Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Why contractors are increasingly turning to leading-edge construction management software to harness data and intelligence for future growth.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Technology can help GCs avoid cumbersome administrative challenges and ensure they are covering potential risks throughout the bid process. For subcontractors, technology can help them automate how they become qualified and improve how they communicate with GCs. Get the scoop on these technologies here. . .
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Advocates want oversight and transparency of the New York City-based transit agency's massive allocation, which is 70% more than previous five-year plans.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some commercial buildings can see return on investment in as little as one year, according to a report by U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The new five-year forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA) updated in August reports that equipment and event rental revenues in North America will surpass $71 billion in 2023, including $64.7 billion in the United States and $6.4 billion in Canada.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The Department of Homeland Security has declared itself exempt from standard environmental regulations several times to further wall construction.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
In recent years, the design firm Gresham Smith has seen the introduction of additive manufacturing into its industrial-sector work. “We have several clients that are using additive manufacturing to make production tools,” says David Verner, RA, Executive Vice President in the firm’s Industrial market.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Quality of life and a wide variety of amenities, a highly skilled workforce and an easy commute are just a few of the attractions inducing corporate headquarters to relocate. - Read: Home Base For Corporate Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The Courier Post recently reported on 18-year-old Jon Moraglia, a teenager who started his own company called The Drone Life two years ago. According to the article, the recent high school graduate is operating his business full-time, working with engineers and construction companies.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley. - Read: Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
A portion of Indiana’s I-465 was closed on Friday after a truck crane fell off a tow truck and hit a car. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. and caused three lanes of the interstate to be blocked off. Fox 59 reports that officials said the crane rolled down an embankment and hit a car.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
A wise business owner once said, "Happiness is positive cash flow." As a business owner, I'm sure you agree. Everything is better when your cash-in exceeds your cash-out. A cash crisis can be emotionally devastating, and it can even kill your business. If you've ever had to beg, borrow, and steal to cover tomorrows payroll you know what I mean.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Middle East Construction News recently reported on a Bobcat electric mini-excavator, the E10e ZTS, coming off the production line in Czechia and destined for a dealer in the Netherlands.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
When it comes to reinforcing the health of the contracting industry, we’re all in this together—contractors, manufacturers, distributors and designers.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Thus far, four workers have been killed and several others injured while working on the project.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Since its inception in 1954, more than 62,000 engineers, contractors and other hydronic, HVAC, and plumbing professionals have been educated at the Little Red Schoolhouse.
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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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Adam Jones Sr., founder of The Erection Co., has returned as the Arlington, Wash.-based steel erector’s CEO following the sudden death of Lance Richotte, TEC’s president, CEO and primary shareholder since last year.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Generation Z is expected to make up 20% of the workforce by 2020; landscapers need to adapt recruiting strategies to attract Gen Z job seekers
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The partnership will allow Modernize to deliver sales leads and appointments directly into home improvement contractors’ Predictive Sales AI engine.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The new 96,000-sf Center for Nursing and Health Sciences has recently opened and will act as the new “front door” for St. Louis Community College. The four-story learning center is comprised of brick and metal panels and solar glass and shading and serves as a welcoming point for vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Oakland Avenue through the campus.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
This week's gallery focuses on tub-to-shower conversion kits; a near-boiler piping kit; a sectional machine transport cart; a touch-free soap and water system; an individual gas appliance monitor; and a designer collection of kitchen sinks.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
California legislators passed a bill that limits rent increases across the state to 5% plus inflation on apartments built at least 15 years ago. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill into law. The measure includes exemptions for owners who live with their tenants, and owners who live in one part of a duplex and rent out the other unit. Landlords will be allowed to raise rents to market rates when a tenant moves out.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
As a tech, effective communication should be a skill mastered and deployed.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Cobra Acquisitions took over power restoration work in Puerto Rico after a contract with the maligned Whitefish Energy was canceled.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Mayor Jim Kenney signed the bill on September 17, completing a process that began in 2017.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The annual regional contest—previously known as Top 20 Under 40—will highlight a group of rising industry leaders under the age of 40 who give back to their industry and local communities.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Join us for this exclusive webinar, sponsored by Lytx, on September 26th at 12:00PM Eastern.
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