Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Whether the next downturn is a depression, recession or simple market correction, there will be ripples experienced across all industries, but perhaps none more than construction. It shouldn’t take an economic correction to prompt businesses to shape up. Financial and workforce management, market differentiation and process adherence are surefire ways to absorb any impact and maintain a healthy business.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Flexible or bendable concrete gains ductility property while normal concrete shows the brittle property. This difference of flexible concrete from.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2019

While Granite, Fluor, Skanska and other leading firms are denouncing some public-private partnerships, others see them as indispensable? to their business model when delivering on large, taxpayer-funded projects.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Who hasn’t uttered the words or at least heard of a “Target run”? What started out as a marketing campaign to get more foot traffic in their brick and mortar stores has become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Aside from being a call-to-action, #TargetRun is a trending hashtag used by shoppers to share their in-store shopping experience on social media.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The costliest city to build in is set to get even more expensive, with the higher fees, according to a city economic report, even making some projects "financially infeasible.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Bobcat has announced plans for a $17 million investment in its Gwinner, North Dakota, manufacturing facility. The investment calls for installing a new powder-coat paint line and adding 30,000-square-feet of manufacturing space to the facility.

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Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” As stok’s Project Management team , this question comes across our desks at a steady cadence. Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Here are some tips to prepare your customer's lawns for the coming winter to get the best results next spring

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

If you feel membership in a trade association isn't worth what it costs in dues, here are a few reasons to change your mind.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2019

It’s been four years since 1000M, a 74-story luxury condo tower located on Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue, was first announced. But after a recent ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony, the project is finally close to starting construction, according to the project’s developers Time Equities, JK Equities, and Oak Capitals.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Owning a construction business means you understand that bookkeeping is just one of those mundane, nasty, dirty, aggravating, grubby little chores you get stuck with along with its rotten scoundrel cousin the Monthly/Quarterly Tax Reports. If you have employees - look out! On top of everything else you have payroll to process , in some cases, you may decide to provide cash advances to your employees to keep them focused on the job and not on personal issues, and finally there are all the Payroll

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

A street in downtown L.A. will soon be repaved with a material made from recycled bottles. According to an article in Fast Company, the city will grind up the existing road and fully recycle it on the spot, using plastic to make the pavement stronger than before.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The Westin Jackson is a 203-room hotel located near key downtown attractions in Jackson, MS. The building design communicates the area’s deep musical heritage with the help of CENTRIA products, metaphorically celebrating the birthplace of the Delta Blues and nodding to the music’s instrumentation, rhythm, and multi-layered composition. In total, more than 31,000 square feet of CENTRIA SDP-175 Structural Design Panels, Econolap® exposed fastener metal rainscreens, and Style-Rib exposed fastener p

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Students in the construction pathway at Iowa’s Sioux City Career Academy are now certified to operate scissor lifts and forklifts, and are certified under OSHA’s safety standards. According to a report in Siouxland News, the students got some practical training with the lifts outside West High.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In order to get new instruments and power train into the collider loop, engineers are constructing two new shafts, 10 m in diameter and 60 m deep.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

A street in downtown L.A. will soon be repaved with a material made from recycled bottles. According to an article in Fast Company, the city will grind up the existing road and fully recycle it on the spot, using plastic to make the pavement stronger than before.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Microsoft will create 575 new jobs at its Irving, TX operations with help from a nearly $5 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant. - Read: Microsoft Investing $31M In Texas Regional Hub Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Harsco announced that its environmental division (HE) will serve as pilot customer for Volvo CE’s new autonomous battery-electric hauler.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Developed first joystick zero turn mower in 1989

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Harsco announced that its environmental division (HE) will serve as pilot customer for Volvo CE’s new autonomous battery-electric hauler.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

82TB16 and 82TB18 Brushless Bike Handle String Trimmer – Brush CutterThe tools won the 2019 Pro Tool Innovation Award for battery-powered string trimmers. The 16” and 18” bike handle trimmers use an ergonomic-friendly design for increased.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

A Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2018 edition of the UPC and two TIAs to the 2018 edition of the UMC are being submitted for public comment.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

GS 82W1 Portable Capstan WinchGreenworks Commercial recently unveiled the United States’ only battery powered portable capstan winch.Up to 2,200 lbs. of steady pulling forceNo rope length limit allows for streamlined pulling processBrushless motor.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Heavy civil project disputes are key in net income down 60% from year earlier and missed revenue; contractor project division chief is gone.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

GS 181 ChainsawThe GS 181 is Greenworks Commercial’s most powerful chainsaw to date, delivering to landscape and tree service crews cutting speed and efficiency for even the most rigorous of jobs, while offering the environmental benefits of.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

There might be no better time than the present to consider a sale or outside investment to expand operations—if you are built for the job.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 25, 2019

GS RZ48R 48-inch ride on mowerWith a 48-inch deck and cutting heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches, the GS RZ48R is ideal for powering through residential lawns with the precison of a zero-turn radius mower. Uses an 82V lithium-ion.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The scope of the task group is to develop recommendations and guidance to assist in the control and intervention of Legionella.

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