Construction Business Owner

JUNE 9, 2017

Safety Week was held May 1-5, 2017, and gave construction businesses the opportunity to re-energize their teams and remind everyone on the jobsite about a shared commitment to safety. This year’s Safety Week theme was “It’s In Our Hands.” This was not only an opportunity to highlight hand safety (particularly relevant considering the majority of injuries that result in time off of work are hand injuries), but a chance to remind everyone on every jobsite that we all play a role in creating a safe

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity … First and foremost, the primary issue impacting low productivity and poor life-cycle management of built environment is the need for higher levels of leadership and ownership on the part of real property Owners.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 9, 2017

Construction businesses are powered by more than tools and muscle.

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DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 9, 2017

For years I’ve been consistently preaching that BIM can be started at any point of a construction project lifecycle and it can be successful. Unfortunately, the level of success is closely linked to skills, motivation, depth of participation etc., but regardless of the multitude of variables, I am still comfortable to state, that given the right tools, people and attitudes any BIM (started at any time in the project) can be made at least cost neutral if not a significant source of savings in tim

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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.

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BD+C

JUNE 9, 2017

Metal wall panels are growing in popularity for both exterior and interior applications. Panel systems can be attractive, practical, and durable options for a variety of new construction and retrofit projects. They are typically easy to install and are available in a variety of styles. Some wall panels are designed to provide an air and moisture barrier that promotes project durability by keeping out the elements.

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BD+C

JUNE 9, 2017

When new energy codes requiring continuous insulation for the building envelope were adopted by the state of North Carolina, the developers of the recently opened Asheville City Center sought out a cost-effective design that met code requirements while still allowing the building to feel open from the outside.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 9, 2017

During Thursday's meeting of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said wage protections as presented in the Davis-Bacon Act will be included in the administration's proposed infrastructure plan. “The administration’s proposal is to include Davis-Bacon,” Chao told lawmakers. “For the infrastructure proposal, I’d like to see it passed, and I understand that without the provision, the minority would not sign on.

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BD+C

JUNE 9, 2017

Since it first went public in 1999, N|V|5 Global, an international engineering services provider based in Hollywood, Fla., has acquired more than 60 companies, 25 of which since 2010 (when, after a stint as a private firm, it re-entered the public realm), and five in 2017 alone, including, most recently, Boston-based Richard Kimble Co., Inc. (RDK Engineers), a 120-year-old MEP engineering and design firm with 185 employees working out of five East Coast offices.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 9, 2017

undefined. Almost every Contractor understands how to do basic repairs and remodels on a house. As the project grows it gets a little more complicated. Is it a kitchen remodel, a bath remodel, upgrading the laundry area? Building a Deck? Adding a second story addition? Adding a garage? Your Construction Accounting System started small and easy. Perhaps you tracked everything with bank statements and Excel sheets and it worked fine for a while.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 9, 2017

Drone concept capabilities are almost outpacing their applications and the new Voliro prototype hexacopter is just waiting for a good reason show what it's made of. The Voliro configuration is that of a standard six-prop drone but now, each prop can tilt a full 360 degrees. This means the drone can be flown sideways, upside down, diagonally - however you can manage it.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 9, 2017

The global retailer will invest approximately $41.7 million in the expansion of its Gallatin, TN distribution campus. - Read: Gap Expansion Will Create More Than 500 Jobs In Tennessee.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 9, 2017

Window peepers trying to get a glimpse of security secrets are dissuaded by the very aura of the architecture that houses the nation's spies.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 9, 2017

The series is designed to assist builders in understanding and applying the latest code requirements as well as implementing best practices in order to avoid building performance issues. 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?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 9, 2017

Formwork belongs to either temporary or permanent die or molds into which fresh concrete or equivalent materials are poured to solidify later. Lots of time are required for the development of formwork. It comprises expenditure up to 20 to 25% of the cost of the structure or all the more. Design of these temporary structures is created in an cost-effective way.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 9, 2017

The NSPC has a long history of establishing safety requirements for both water supply and sanitation systems. read more.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2017

Tools have for eons been part and parcel of humanity’s daily activities. Early man devised simple cutting implements from stone, bone and other crude materials. In this age of technology and cutting edge advances in science, tools play a central role in various aspects of construction. Tools are an essential component in increasing the efficiency of the work done in a particular construction project.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 9, 2017

MBI’s new collaborative effort with ICC will focus on permanent modular construction, bathroom pods and containerized structures. 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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 9, 2017

Construction businesses are powered by more than tools and muscle. Planning, operational analysis, job reports and ideas for improvements are all vital to the construction process. The right construction business software can make communication easier across the organization. Employees in the office and those in the field are a computer or smart phone away from all the information they need to do their jobs the right way, and on time.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 9, 2017

The White House posted a video and fact sheet online offering new details on President Trump's $1 trillion plan to improve the country's infrastructure.

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