Construction Business Owner
MAY 10, 2017
Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 10, 2017
Independent Objective Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is critical to improving communication, productivity, and overall satisfaction. While the most popular source of construction cost data may be “national average” price books and associated localization factors, this approach simply doesn’t provide what owners and contractors need or what oversight groups should require!
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BD+C
MAY 10, 2017
The new e-lofts, a 200-unit complex now leasing in Alexandria, Va., owes its genesis to the smartphone. Thanks to our smartphones (and laptops and tablets) we no longer have to be tethered to our cubicles. We can work from practically anywhere. The Census Bureau says 6.8 million Americans—4.6% of the U.S. workforce—work from home. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 20–25% of U.S. workers do so remotely part time.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2017
General contractor Tyler Development Inc. and subcontractor D&D Construction Specialties in southern California have been fined $352,570 by California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health for 10 serious safety violations and three willful neglect violations.
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The Korte Company
MAY 10, 2017
Logistics has developed into a science of efficiency. But these days, distribution center efficiency is about far more than how fast you get your orders out the door. Long-term cost efficiencies require specifying for materials, building systems and designs that will provide energy savings and lasting operational cost savings.
BD+C
MAY 10, 2017
Nationally, rent prices increased slightly in April, with the median one-bedroom rent rising to $1,012 per month. That’s the highest it’s been since January’s figure of $1,016, and represents an overall decline since the beginning of the year of.39%.
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2017
Judith Crown of the Better Government Association , a watchdog group in Illinois, raises an interesting issue in her latest article. As online retailers continue to expand and take market share away from the traditional local big box and independent retailers, sales tax revenue that funds public works budgets for equipment, repairs and city workers drops.
Safety Services Company
MAY 10, 2017
The Dangers of Heat Stress and How to Prevent It. 2016 marked the warmest year in history. The previous warmest year in history? 2015. The warmest before that? You guessed it. 2014. 2017 is shaping up to be a hot one as well. Though it may not eclipse 2016’s mark, researchers expect it to be among the hottest in the past 130 years. Because of global warming, “each new year is basically predestined to be among the warmest on record,” says Deke Arndt, chief of the monitoring branch of the U.S.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2017
The Paccar 20,000- and 22,000-pound wide track steer axles have been added to Peterbilt's vocational lineup. They come with standard front air disc brakes or with optional drum brakes. Both will be available in the Peterbilt 567, 520, 389, 367, 365, and 348 models, and the 389 glider kits. The axles provide a turn angle of up to 50 degrees.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 10, 2017
John Jantsch in Duct Tape Marketing provides a handy primer and some simple and effective advice in this posting: How to Get the Most Out of Pay Per Click Advertising. He provides advice about keyword research, warns you to be careful in your definitions and targeting (otherwise you can overspend on your advertising) and provides insights […].
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2017
In an effort to cut its debt-to-equity ratio and insulate the shipbuilding group from any financial downturns from any of its divisions, Hyundai Heavy Industries has begun trading as four separate entities - construction equipment, shipbuilding, electric machinery and industrial robots. Trading for the four new entities began Wednesday. The combined market value of the four companies is now $14 billion.
Digger Blog
MAY 10, 2017
Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has introduced its diddiest excavator to the European market. Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has introduced its diddiest excavator to the European market.
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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?
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 10, 2017
Consider these observations: Our ongoing poll (which has been in place on this blog for years), shows that 30 per cent of architectural, engineering and construction marketers obtain most of their business from repeat clients, and another 42 per cent from referrals.
BD+C
MAY 10, 2017
Click on each headline or image to go to the complete article for any of the three Movers + Shapers articles below. . Charm City's lucky charm. Courtesy Sagamore Development.
Business Facilities
MAY 10, 2017
With support from the state, the sausage company will add 100 news jobs at its Sheboygan Falls location. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Johnsonville Expanding Global Corporate HQ In Wisconsin.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 10, 2017
The Nest Thermostat and other Nest products are available at all ARS Network branches that provide HVAC services and installations. read more.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 10, 2017
Peterbilt Model 520 vocational truck is now available in left-hand, right-hand, and right-hand stand-up cab configurations.
Business Facilities
MAY 10, 2017
The company will invest $4 million and create 125 new jobs at its regional headquarters in Carmel, IN. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Allegion Americas Expanding In Indiana.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 10, 2017
Virtual occupancy metering (VOM) is a method of people-counting without the need for physical sensors. It’s like Google Traffic, but for indoor environments. read more.
BD+C
MAY 10, 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued multiple citations for safety violations to a South Dakota contractor after a building collapse that killed a worker. The incident occurred in December 2016 when Hultgren Construction directed crews to remove two load-bearing walls. That action led to the collapse of the Copper Lounge building.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MAY 10, 2017
Ken Sinclair, Publisher, AutomatedBuildings.com. The fastest growing businesses in the world, such as Uber and Airbnb, using tactics like disintermediation and price transparency, are creating a marketing model that brings buyers and sellers together in an efficient, regulated and innovative manner. read more.
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 10, 2017
Rolled steel sections are considered as the useful materials in steel construction. These are accessible in different forms. Steel is one of the most vital building materials in construction industry. It has diverse applications. On the basis of their utilization, various steel members are manufactured in the factories. The continuous casting molds devoid of any joints are used to cast rolled steel sections.
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2017
The contractor will earn a $3.1-million bonus for finishing work roughly a month ahead of the original schedule.
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2017
Design revenues appear to be up around the region, with more work coming into the pipeline and more firms reporting that they are busier than this time last year.
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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!
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2017
State lawmakers had to approve the $10 million direct payment to unpaid subcontractors.
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2017
Critical review prefers country's own borrowing, but others say public-private finance spreads project risk.
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