Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The easiest part of baking is picking out the shape of the cookie you want to make. The easiest part of hiring is writing a job description. The only problem is that the taste outcome doesn’t come from the cookie cutter, and your day-to-day operations aren’t completed by a bunch of bullet points and boilerplate rhetoric.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Bitumen is used in road construction due to various properties and advantages it has over other pavement construction materials. Advantages of.
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FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
In past years I’ve written about the value of the ANSI B11 standards and risk assessment. Those blogs were focused on describing the “what” and “why.” After recently concluding a class with a couple of safety pros and larger group of operations executives from a manufacturing company, it occurred to me that what was missing in my blogs was a description of “how” to go about the process.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The Lone Star State reaffirms its dominance as the most dynamic state economy in the U.S., an energy and exports powerhouse with a seemingly boundless potential for growth. Read State of the Year: Texas on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
“This is NOT a drill.” That is the emergency alert about 188,000 residents from Butte County and areas to the south along the Feather River near Oroville, Calif., received when they were ordered to evacuate Sunday night. A hole in the main spillway measuring 250 feet long by 170 feet wide and 50 feet deep emerged last week. At that time officials said the spillway was secure but around 3 p.m.
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Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
A multi-story construction crane working in downtown Bat Yam, Israel, fell over Monday, severely injuring the crane operator, crushing a car, and wounding three others, including a 9-year-old girl. The Magen David Rescue service said in a statement the crane operator was “severely injured suffering limb wounds and evacuated to Ichilov hospital in full consciousness.”.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
A 400-acre site on the outskirts of Denver will be home to a mixed-use neighborhood heralded as one of the most innovative neighborhoods in development in the United States. Peña Station Next will act as a test lab for a multitude of new technology including transparent TVs, advancements in smart kitchen technology, and an intelligent bus stop with self-driving buses.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The 2017 Conexpo Show Guide provides attendees with important information and details for maximizing the time spent at the show, help March 7-11, in Las Vegas. The digital publication includes a guide to Vegas, listings of educational sessions, product highlights, orientation maps, and an index to exhibitors.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Is your architecture, engineering, or construction firm interested in selling its services? Or is it looking to solve clients’ biggest problems? If you answered the latter, then you understand that knowing your clients’ perspective is critical in building a reputation that generates referrals. In fact, our research indicates that a significant number of referrals are driven by a company’s general reputation.
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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
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program's State Route 99 under downtown Seattle has less than 1,600 feet to go and Bertha, the gigantic (but beautiful) tunnel boring machine should see daylight in late May, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Bertha is not only underground, she's also underwater. Here's a look at the pressure the workers and machine face daily.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Collins Earthworks Group, based in Kirkby in Ashfield, has been managing earthmoving projects for more than 10 years. It has more than 250 employees and 130 excavators. Last year it set up Collins Demolition, run by new recruit Scott Craddock. Collins Earthworks Group, based in Kirkby in Ashfield, has been managing earthmoving projects for more than 10 years.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
A few weeks ago, we received a significant (but not huge, think low four figures) initial advertising order for one of our publications from a large, well-established and respected US company. Nice sale. but. Last week, the company sent our sales representative its standard boilerplate contract. It had 38 […].
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Engineers installed an instrumentation system that monitors key data and employs data collected to help develop next-generation, high-efficiency appliances in conjunction with Purdue University. read more.
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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 Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
A Thursday night explosion forced evacuations on the west bank of St. Charles Parish in Louisiana killed one worker and seriously injured another.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Taco Comfort Solutions is proud to announce Robert Bean as the 2017 recipient of the Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award. read more.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
SmileDirectClub will invest $4.5M to expand in two locations: its downtown Nashville headquarters and a manufacturing and distribution center in Antioch. Read Orthodontics Company Creating 440 Jobs In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Good morning, Candace-Business mentor and home services industry expert to share strategies to grow, increase wealth and recruit the very best. Mike Agugliaro will attend and present at WWETT, the water and wastewater equipment, treatment and transport show. 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 Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
This construction video is recorded on the detailed process for obtaining the quantity of 1.226 cft cement in 1 bag. Here density of cement is taken as 1400 kg per m3 (m = millimeter) Therefore, the quantity of cement for 1m3 = 1440 Kg It is assumed 1 bag cement = 50 kg Therefore, cement required for 1m3 = 1440/50 = 28.8 bags (This is taken as equation 1) It is assumed 1m3 = 35.3147 CFT (Cubic Feet) (It is taken as equation 2) By combining both equation, the following result is obtained :- 28.8
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that it has been awarded LEED Platinum Certification for its new Corporate Headquarters building in Portland, Oregon. read more.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The California Building Standards Commission recently approved emergency regulations enhancing the California Building Code (CBC) balcony and walking surface construction requirements.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Taco Residential Training Manager John Barba brings back Taco’s most popular and requested course, "Residential Hydronics: Advanced Soup to Variable Speed Nuts.". read more.
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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!
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The former University of Maryland's basketball arena, Cole Field House, will include football and concussion-research facilities.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
In this video from AHR 2017, Dave Yates interviews Brian L. Fenske, Specialty Channel Sales Manager for Navien, North America. read more.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Top young professionals from across the region represent a diversity of specialties within the AEC industry.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Columnist Dave Yates interviews Neil Watson of Adey Professional Heating Solutions at AHR 2017. read more.
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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
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Total construction spending expected to increase by more than 11% in 2017.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Dave Yates visits the Grundfos booth during AHR 2017 to talk with Matt Baker. read more.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
ABC Rocky Mountain presents its annual member awards.
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