Construction Business Owner
JULY 10, 2018
Do construction contractors that win 100 percent of their business through the low-bid process need marketing? If you are this type of contractor, you will likely insist wholeheartedly that you don’t. After all, as a low-bid construction business owner, your fate lies strictly in the ability of a hard-nosed, creative estimator to bring in new work on bid day.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 10, 2018
Discover the power of LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust LEAN construction delivery method that consistently delivers 90%+ of repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders… WITHOUT excessive administration fees, or a unnecessary “JOC consultant” to gum up the works.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 10, 2018
Audit of City of Scottsdale’s Job Order Contract shows a need for improvement? The audit of Selected Job Order Contract Construction Contracts was performed to review compliance with contract terms and evaluate the effectiveness of contract administration. Job order contracting (JOC), which uses individual job orders written against a “master” contract, is one method the City’s Capital Project Management (CPM) staff uses to procure construction services.
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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 Dive
JULY 10, 2018
Most executives surveyed by Engineering News-Record said they believe the industry will continue to grow into 2019, but are leery about long-term growth.
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Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2018
The loan for the approximately $700 million, 67-story tower, which will be built in part by United Construction & Development, is the largest lent to a private project in the borough.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
Much of what we write at Hinge focuses on the most effective marketing tactics for professional service firms, offline and online. For example, content marketing, websites, analytics and speaking engagements are some of the most powerful implements in today’s marketing toolbox. But, it’s important to recognize that many tried-and-true AEC marketing fundamentals still hold an important place in the pursuit of new business.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 10, 2018
I know that if a salesperson tried to call me right now he or she would not get a warm and fuzzy reception. In fact, I probably would be downright rude. The reason: Several festering problems came to a head this morning, messing up our email communications and the way some of our publications serve […].
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
While infrastructure projects such as hydroelectric and wind power farms are seen as tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the production process for an essential material for these projects— cement —is itself a major carbon polluter.
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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.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 10, 2018
Business experience is not a prerequisite to buy a plumbing franchise – financial education and name recognition are part of the package.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
The Kent Police Station is located at a transition point between two different neighborhoods and architecturally distinct areas, meaning that the new structure had to serve multiple purposes. Visually, it had to echo the more modern Kent State College Architecture and Design building while nodding to the nearby, more classic structures of the central business district.
Construction Equipment
JULY 10, 2018
Caterpillar's plans to renovate its Lafayette, Indiana logistics facility received support Monday evening when the Lafayette City Council approved a ten-year tax abatement request. This is Cat's second request. Cat is expected to spend $54 million on building improvements, information technology software and equipment at the logistics center. The Cat facility currently employs about 1,300 people.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
At 263.4 meters Above Ordnance Datum (AOD), the new SOM-designed 100 Leadenhall Street will be one of the tallest towers in the City of London*, or all of London, for that matter. The new tower will provide over 1.3 million sf GEA of office-led development in the City of London’s eastern cluster.
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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
JULY 10, 2018
The John Deere Power Products facility, located in Greeneville, Tenn. will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer. From humble beginnings, this once small satellite factory has become the highest volume facility in the John Deere enterprise. The Greeneville facility is the manufacturing home for the 100 Series lawn tractor and residential ZTrak zero-turn mowers found at local John Deere dealerships as well as major home improvement retailers.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Summit will be held in Cleveland this year from August 21-23. The event is an opportunity for design and construction professionals to explore and share innovative energy and water efficiency strategies, financing trends, and emerging technologies. In addition, DOE’s Energy Exchange will provide greater access to technical training sessions and networking opportunities.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2018
Rising steel prices are making much-needed housing in Nevada less affordable and threatening jobs in steel-related industries.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
Late last year, I served as a panelist for a symposium hosted by the University of San Francisco (USF) , emphasizing policies and plans for livability in response to the promise and threat of an autonomous future. The group’s discussion focused on three key areas requiring proactive policy responses: 1) land use, development and design, 2) access, social and environmental implications, and 3) economics, real estate and finance.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 10, 2018
The food retailer will increase production at the Florence, KY location and create 250 new jobs in the region. - Read: Kroger Investing $17M In Northern Kentucky Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2018
The metroHealth System recently unveiled plans for a new 11-story Acute Care Hospital on its 52-acre Cleveland campus. HGA designed the new facility as part of a master plan that reveals a “hospital in a park,” where 25 acres of former surface parking in the northeast corner of the campus will become a park-like space that connects patients, visitors, and staff to the benefits of nature.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2018
The latest independent projections for the 20-mile, elevated train exceed December 2014 estimates by $3 billion.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 10, 2018
When most people celebrated the 4th of July this month with family and friends, it may have been easy to overlook the sacrifices made for this country so that we can enjoy our freedoms.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 10, 2018
Findings from the recently released Q2 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages. Concerns increased quarter-over-quarter, with 47 percent of respondents expecting problems finding skilled workers to worsen in the next six months.
ENR Construction
JULY 10, 2018
Queens airport juggles a complex renovation, lots of contractors and hordes of travelers in a tight space with tough overseers.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
From the back office to the job site, technology is transforming construction, facilitating new levels of collaboration, efficiency and speed among project teams. Yet when it’s time to expand into a new jurisdiction, it often feels like Throwback Thursday, with mountains of paperwork to complete and nothing but an automated phone line for assistance on the long and winding path to licensure.
ENR Construction
JULY 10, 2018
A community P3 has been the driving force in delivering the biggest private investment ever in a national park, the new Gateway Arch Park and visitor's center.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 10, 2018
This construction video is based on pile cap construction process for building up a bridge. The video is specifically designed for bridge engineer. The video throws light on the following topics :- a. Pile Head Breaking b. Granular laying c. CC work d. Rebar Fabrication The construction method of bridge is segregated into two parts :- Substructure (pile foundation, pile cap, pier, pier cap) Superstructure (bearing, girder, slab) Definition of pile cap: It belongs to a structural member that is p
ENR Construction
JULY 10, 2018
Are challenges to claims helping, or do they end up adding to costs of coverage?
Construction Equipment
JULY 10, 2018
The Trump administration’s infrastructure proposal in February pledged about $200 billion in federal funding, then assigned state and local governments to find another $1 trillion. Governing.com says it is worth considering what states and localities are currently spending on construction in order to determine where that extra trillion will come from.
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