Construction Business Owner
JULY 16, 2018
“I didn’t think fraud would happen to me—I have the best employees,” is a phrase I hear all too often when I meet a new client. Unfortunately, fraud is a real and ever-present threat to business.
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Of necessity, your work involves workers being close to the point of operation for many tasks. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc. are all operations that often do not allow use of engineered safeguards like two hand controls, light screens, etc.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 16, 2018
JOC Strategic Needs Analysis. JOC requires a focus upon change management for many/most organizations. Does your organization have a backlog of millions of dollars in renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects? Does your staff have requisite levels of leadership and facilities management competencies? Can your team work collaboratively with builders and establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships?
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
No jobsite can be considered "smart" if it's not diligently and intelligently preparing for safety and resilience in the event of a major storm or natural disaster. Tim Ham of Hoar Construction’s Florida division has a few tips on how to prepare jobsites for a big storm.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2018
As the BD+C editorial team wrapped up work on the 42nd annual Giants 300 report in late June, a number of intriguing industry trends and themes bubbled to the surface. Some are new to us, others simply confirmed our original notions.
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Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
For the first time in its 70-year company history, polymer specialist REHAU invited its employees worldwide to learn about new products, materials and processes.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
Sensors let contractors access information that they couldn't before and provide analysis to help keep workers safe, equipment online and projects on track.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2018
When Delta Electronics (Americas) expanded its headquarters in Fremont, Calif., they leaned on the company’s mission “to provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.” The headquarters is a shining example of creative thinking paired with a desire to protect the environment to develop their 12th green building worldwide.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
The state's Department of Transportation is still reviewing the cost and schedule claims put forth by I-4 Mobility Partners, which includes Skanska and John Laing plc entities.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2018
The average time taken to resolve construction disputes in North America increased to an average of 17.7 months in 2017, an increase of two months from 2016, according to a report released by Arcadis. Length of disputes in the region far exceeded the global average, the report says. Globally, the length of time to resolve disputes stood at 14.8 months, a one month increase over 2016.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
A puncture in a 4-in. gas line resulted in an evacuation of the area and a heavy response from authorities before the fatal explosion occurred.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2018
. Modular metal panel offers sloped depth for a variety of applications.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 16, 2018
If the water applied for concrete preparation contain impurities, the properties of concrete is influenced in the following manner: a) The strength & longevity of concrete is decreased because of the existence of the impurities in the mixing water. It is found that water with extreme amount of dissolved salts weakens the compressive strength by 10 to 30% as compared to potable water. b) The setting time of cement is modified.
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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 Superintendent Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a recent Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, construction material prices rose another.8 percent in June and are 9.6 percent higher than they were at the same time one year ago. June represents the latest month associated with rapidly rising construction input prices. Nonresidential construction materials prices effectively mirrored overall construction prices by rising.9 percent on a month-over-month basis and 9.8
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 16, 2018
Bar bending schedule is an important structural working document that rightly gives the disposition, bending shape, total length, and quantity of all the reinforcements that have been provided in a structural drawing. It is often provided in a separate sheet (usually A4 paper) from the structural drawing. The bar marks from structural detailing drawing are directly transferred to the bar bending schedule.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
The timed installations were performed by an experienced commercial plumbing crew in two identical sections of a mockup hotel guest floor.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
If confirmed by Oct. term, Kavanaugh would hear arguments on Day One on key endangered-species case.
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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.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
I’d like to share a story from my new book, Consistency Selling, that illustrates the service mindset. I learned it from Joe the Concrete Guy.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
In an effort to deliver on a long-requested feature, Procore Technologies and Sage announced a new data-sharing integration between their respective software platforms.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
More than $220,000 worth of tools, building materials, appliances and other items have been donated since the first drive in 2010.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
After receiving permits, the 148-ft-tall Framework, sited in Portland, Ore., is postponed indefinitely.
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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
JULY 16, 2018
Fultz is responsible for sales, business development, estimating and operations for the company's Dallas Special Projects Group.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
If confirmed by the court's October term, the nominee would hear arguments on Day One on a key endangered-species case.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
Reutter served as the vice president of Finance for Ecolab’s Global Healthcare business, leading a team throughout U.S. and Europe.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
After receiving permits, the 148-ft-tall Framework, sited in Portland, Ore., is postponed indefinitely.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
Expansion is needed to accommodate the company's continuing, rapid growth.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
Terry adds additional leadership responsibilities with this new title.
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