Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Sourcing materials for a project that meet a client’s need for durable, sustainable products that won’t have a negative impact on the project timeline can feel like a search for the Fountain of Youth. Some contractors may push back with the claim that the reliability of materials, such as masonry, concrete or steel, is worth the larger carbon footprint and increased energy consumption to produce those materials.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Several methods are used for calculation of engineering consultant services cost in construction projects at different phase of consultant.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Fueled by continuously decreasing prices, the solar industry in the United States continues to grow at a furious pace. According to the U.S. Solar Market Through Q1 2017 report by the Solar Industries Association and GTM Research, more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of solar was built in 2016, comprised of more than 1 GW of commercial and 10 GW of utility-scale installations.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

There are various types of masonry wall which may be suitable to construct in areas prone to earthquakes. Types of these seismic resistant masonry.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

No one wants to experience profit fade. You want to maximize your profit on every job, and eliminate wasteful practices and spending. Even expenditures like utilities and office expenses can be difficult to track. The ability to look at financials from a big picture view as well as a fully expanded view, provides important insight into where money is being spent.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

No one wants to experience profit fade. You want to maximize your profit on every job, and eliminate wasteful practices and spending.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) released an original “Tall Buildings in Numbers” (TBIN) research study entitled Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration. The study began as a collaboration with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs, which turned out to be Shanghai Tower, China.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This question has two answers. The first, of course, is whether you want to spend money to enhance your social media promotions by giving Facebook your money? If you answer “yes” to that question, the obvious next one is this: “What is the wisest way to spend your advertising investment?” The first question involves thoughts […].

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Eonomics are a major factor in every school design decision, often conflicting with the goals of educators. With budgets tight, the discussion inevitably turns to dollars and cents, instead of the benefits of creating better school environments. .

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A towering spillway at the nation's tallest dam was crumbling, and tens of thousands of people were fleeing for their lives. But as darkness fell, state officials realized dealing with the unfolding crisis in Northern California was about to get even worse: They couldn't see what was happening. 188,000 people were ordered to evacuate near midnight February 12 when the 770-foot-tall Orville Dam emergency spillway began collapsing.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

CHICAGO, Ill. – Growing materials costs and dwindling talent pools coupled with looming political and economic uncertainty are leaving construction leaders grappling with serious challenges. But where there is greater challenge comes greater opportunity. According to JLL’s latest report on United States construction activity. there is stability ahead with indicators showing a growing backlog of contractor work and seasonal construction spending up 5.7 percent year-over-year.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As promised last week, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency named four more contractors to build samples of their designs for the U.S. - Mexico border, but instead of concrete designs this group will build see-through prototypes.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Tax Time! Corporate Income Tax Returns are due to the IRS by September 15th for S-Corp and LLC’s filing as an S-Corp. Other types of corporations may be in a fiscal year with varied due dates. The only exception is any emergency extensions granted due to hurricanes (Harvey) or others. Personal Income Tax Returns are due to the IRS by October 15th which falls on the weekend and extended to Monday, October 16th.

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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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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Crigler takes over as the new national president of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association at the group’s CONNECT 2017 conference and show in Milwaukee in early October.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A high-rise, 200-unit Los Angeles apartment complex is the first in the U.S. to achieve WELL Multifamily Residential Certification under the WELL Building Standard. Hollywood Proper Residences feature a suite of innovative filtration media that create performance-verified indoor air quality and performance-verified water quality. Other healthful amenities include an extensive onsite fitness center, extensive daylight access, and an augmented green cleaning program.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The IAPMO Group is pleased to welcome back Hugo Aguilar, who will lead a newly combined Codes and Standards department as Vice President.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Global railcar leasing company GATX Corporation will expand its Terre Haute, IN operations into a full-scale Midwest maintenance hub, creating up to 59 new jobs by 2020. The Chicago-based company will invest up to $38.5 million into its 104-acre location, making it the company’s only full-scale service center in the Midwest and its fourth largest center in the nation.

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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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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Crigler takes over as the new national president of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association at the group’s CONNECT 2017 conference and show in Milwaukee in early October.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) has recently announced plans to build the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). The 20,000-sf building will showcase Chicago’s architectural legacy and how it has helped to shape cities around the world. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) will design the facility set for construction at 111 East Wacker Drive.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A new trend in school construction sees buildings divided into separate “schools,” functioning independent of each other, including the mechanical rooms.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The ratio and all calculations given below are according to the requirement of 12mm thick plastering. Plastering, as we all know, removes imperfection of external walls along with maintaining the line level and the alignment. Generally, plastering is defined as a protective surface for walls. It can be many a type depending on the materials it uses such as cement plaster, gypsum plaster and lime plaster.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

ASSE 1087 will complement existing water treatment standards for individual devices by adding plumbing performance requirements for devices that are coupled to potable water sources.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Measure adds $7.4 billion for HUD block grants to $7.9-billion House bill's total.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The venerable toolmaker introduced its latest products to construction writers, bloggers and podcasters at a media event in Nashville in mid-August.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It depends on what area of the country you live in

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Are you a city in North America with a highly diverse and well-educated population of more than a million residents, on-site access to mass transit, within two miles of a major highway and less than 45 minutes from an international airport, with world-class fiber-optic Internet infrastructure, an uninterrupted cellular network and a panoply of recreational and cultural amenities?

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