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5 Languages of Effective Contractor/Client Relationship Building

Construction Business Owner

With so much competition in the construction market, clients have their pick from a large selection of general contractors and subcontractors. So why should your clients stay with you instead of seeking a new suitor? The following are five ways to rekindle the love between you and your best clients.

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Power-Pole Finisher for Concrete- Types and Uses

The Constructor

The Power-Pole Finisher is a concrete finishing trowel that is used in achieving concrete finishes such as flatwork, decorative concrete and.

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Construction Licensing: What’s in Your Toolbelt?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Navigating the construction licensing landscape can be a tricky issue for contractors; thankfully there are resources available to guide them.

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Power-Pole Finisher- Types, Advantages, and Applications

The Constructor

The Power-Pole Finisher is a concrete finishing trowel that is used in achieving concrete finishes such as flatwork, decorative concrete and stamping.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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University of Michigan unveils autonomous roofing drone software

Construction Dive

Researchers have developed technology that allows a drone add-on to nail down shingles to a roof without human control in UM's open-air facility.

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7 ways to keep your highway construction workers safe

Construction Dive

Ensuring safety, an expert told Construction Dive, boils down to extensive preplanning, recognizing the dangers of traffic and expecting the unexpected.

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Straw Bale Houses in Southern California

Natural Building

Rebecca Tasker, with a crew of apprentices, is building two straw bale houses near Escondido, California. So the building project is also a teaching site. “Using straw fits in with permaculture. People like sustainability,” Tasker said. “When you talk of energy used for building materials, that energy was already used in growing the food that the straw is left over from.

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Rebar-tying robot attracts Shark Tank investor, $3M in funding

Construction Dive

Called "a game changer for the construction industry" by Mark Cuban, the Toggle system aims to greatly increase productivity and cut labor costs in half.

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Nighttime Road Paving Poses Challenges in the Dark

Construction Equipment

There are a number of reasons to stage asphalt paving and milling operations at night, including less traffic for crews to contend with, less inconvenience to road users, and tight project deadlines that require going beyond daytime-only work.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Leveling up recruiting and safety with gaming apps

Construction Dive

Developers like Simcoach have developed simple construction-oriented apps that can attract recruits to nearby apprenticeship programs.

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Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan

Business Facilities

Michigan is investing in a connected, smart manufacturing future, heralding a new age of automotive design and autonomous vehicles. - Read: Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.

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A flood of new construction: Will you tap into the $400B seawall pipeline?

Construction Dive

Communities across the country are considering construction projects to protect them from sea level rise. Will you bid on them?

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A new study wonders how many retiring adults will be able to afford housing

BD+C

In 1998, households with owners or renters 65 or older accounted for nearly 20% of 102.5 million total households. Twenty years later, older households had increased by more than half, and accounted for just under 26% of the total 127.6 million, according to Census Bureau.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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How Intelligent Compaction Brings Safety to Road Paving

Construction Equipment

Rollers with intelligent compaction telematics-based features are making a safety difference on night projects. Bryce Wuori, owner of Wuori Technology Consulting, Bismarck, North Dakota, helps contractors solve paving problems.

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Cool pavement can make people hotter

BD+C

Cool pavements— reflective coatings or additives applied to concrete and asphalt—could have an unfortunate byproduct. New research conducted in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley examined the impact of pavements that had been mixed with a reflective additive. The finding: reflected energy from sunlight can make people walking on the pavement significantly hotter.

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Manitou Opens New Training Center in France

Construction Equipment

The Manitou group has opened a new training center at its Ancenis site in France. According to a press release, the new structure offers a training environment designed for the machines’ clearance that will address dealers’ growing demand for training.

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The benefits of building taller with wood

BD+C

The construction and design sector is making steady progress when it comes to mass timber and taller wood buildings. Rigorous fire, seismic, and load bearing tests have led to changes in building codes that will soon go into effect in both Canada and the US that permit up to 12 stories and 18 stories respectively. In 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved 14 code changes as part of the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC), expanding the opportunities to build taller with wood. .

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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[VIDEO] Bobcat Launches Compact Tractors with 15 Four Wheel Drive Machines

Green Industry Professionals

Bobcat's initial lineup of compact tractors spans 21 to 58 hp, offering four transmission types, a range of quick-attach attachments, three-point hitch and power take-off.

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[VIDEO] JLG's ANSI Training Bootcamp

Construction Equipment

JLG has released a series of videos detailing the upcoming ANSI standards relating to Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) in a new mini series. In the videos, ANSI bootcamp leader Sgt. McConnell teaches four recruits the skills they’ll need to learn before the December 2019 deadline.

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Hustler Turf Officially Launches Super 88 Stand-On Mower

Green Industry Professionals

The Hustler Turf Super 88 stand-on mower makes its debut at GIE+Expo 2019.

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Best Airport/Transit: Cheyenne Regional Airport Terminal

ENR Construction

Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) plays an important role in the city’s economy. However, the aging facility was not attracting the number of flights and passengers necessary to maximize benefits to the community.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Innovative Outdoor Equipment Thrills a Record-Breaking Crowd at GIE+Expo 2019

Green Industry Professionals

Follow our live coverage of GIE+Expo 2019 – showcasing the outdoor equipment industry’s latest advancements

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100-Foot Glass Globe, Data Center Part of Foxconn Plans

Construction Equipment

Foxconn has now added a data center and a glass globe auditorium to construction plans for its manufacturing complex in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

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Yamaha Expands Lawn and Garden Engine Line with All-New E-Throttle

Green Industry Professionals

Yamaha adds to the MX-V Industrial Engine Series with MX825V-EFI E-Throttle

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Award of Merit K-12: Farmington High School

ENR Construction

Farmington’s new 405,000-sq-ft school is the 10th high school to be built within the state’s third-largest district. It can accommodate 2,000 students and is now the largest net-zero-energy building in Utah.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Covenant House New York will support the city’s homeless youth

BD+C

Covenant House New York, a building located in Midtown Manhattan, recently broke ground. The facility will combine housing support, shelter, health care, educational services, job training, and civil legal services for New York’s homeless youth under one roof.

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Best Energy/Industrial: Rawhide Energy Station, CCR Compliance Upgrade

ENR Construction

A wide range of challenges must be overcome to meet federal and state regulations while addressing coal-combustion residuals (CCR) at operating power plants.

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Husqvarna to Release New Z400 Zero-Turn Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

All Z400 series zero-turn mowers are backed by Husqvarna’s commercial 750 hours of guaranteed performance or 4-year warranty.