Job Order Contracting
MAY 19, 2017
Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of detailed line item unit price cost data to improve construction outcomes. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 19, 2017
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Construction Equipment
MAY 19, 2017
When Atlanta's fire-damaged I-85 bridge came in well ahead of the proposed completion date, Georgia DOT kept their promise and awarded contractor C.W. Matthews of Marietta a $3.1 million bonus.
BD+C
MAY 19, 2017
There will always be hotels catering to specific needs. There are hotels for pampering, hostels for the frugal adventurer and business hotels designed for efficiency. And no doubt, these types are likely to exist in the future. But more recently, there’s a shift from accommodating to specific market niches towards places that can adapt to changing moods and activities. .
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 19, 2017
Construction Bookkeepers Without Training Is A Common Problem. Many Construction Bookkeepers start out as Admin Assistants and get promoted to doing the Contractor's Bookkeeping in their free time. They were not hired to be a bookkeeper but as an office person who does a little data entry. This method not too bad if the employee stays a long time and grows with the company from owner working solo to gradually adding a few employees one at a time because as Randal says: Growing By The Inch Is A C
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CK Power
MAY 19, 2017
A reliable engine distributor makes it easier for distributors to provide engines to customers and OEMs to find an engine suited for their application. By fostering a symbiotic relationship, CK Power is able to anticipate clients’ needs, work concurrently to find solutions and ensure the availability of necessary resources. The partnership we share with clients enables CK Power to be a trusted source of information in addition to providing tangibles.
BD+C
MAY 19, 2017
The structural challenges of building an 18-story tower atop an existing parking garage inspired an innovative design solution for the One Ala Moana condominiums in Honolulu. .
Construction Equipment
MAY 19, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) celebrated the completion and official opening of its new High Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, Oregon on Thursday. The High Desert Proving Grounds is located approximately 120 miles southeast of DTNA’s Portland Headquarters, giving the engineering team easy access to the testing facility. The route from Portland to Madras allows vehicles to be evaluated in real-world conditions because the route includes interstate, rural roads, and mountainous terrain throu
Safety Services Company
MAY 19, 2017
According to a 2016 report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. The recommended amount of sleep is 7-9 hours, but 23% of Americans are getting only six hours of sleep. 11% of Americans are getting five hours or less. This sleep deprivation has major dangerous implications.
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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
MAY 19, 2017
ConstructConnect released of its Q2 2017 Forecast Quarterly Report yesterday, revising its 2017 predictions and modifying its 2018 outlook. The report says the year-over-year grand total 2017 starts change forecast has been eased back to +4.8 percent from the +7.4 percent figure that was estimated in Q1 of this year. 2018 has also been modified down, but to a lesser degree, to +6.0 percent from +6.4 percent.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 19, 2017
Authorization of the WaterSense program will send a clear signal about the federal government’s willingness to support programs relating to water sustainability. read more.
Construction Equipment
MAY 19, 2017
The Christian Science Monitor has raised an interesting question: Will builders avoid bidding on construction projects that carry the risk of repercussions from advocate groups, pro or con? For example, could a company that builds an abortion clinic be shut out from bidding on contracts in conservative states? Will companies that help store nuclear waste be frozen out of bidding on unrelated projects in some parts of the country?
Contractor Magazine
MAY 19, 2017
Bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in HVAC to his new role, Tavolacci began his journey at Samsung HVAC as senior vice president in October 2015. 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?
Business Facilities
MAY 19, 2017
The $2.3 million expansion is getting support from the Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Barracuda Networks Creating 115 Jobs In Ann Arbor.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 19, 2017
I couldn’t help but associate our desire to hire, train and cultivate “superstar” technicians and plumbers in the same way that farmers want superior chickens. read more.
Business Facilities
MAY 19, 2017
The company's additional investment comes less than five years after it opened the state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility in Blair, NE. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.
BD+C
MAY 19, 2017
A recent spate of sinkholes due to failing infrastructure in the U.S. points to neglected maintenance. From early December through April 2017, 39 significant sinkholes related to failing infrastructure struck across the country. One person was killed and four were injured in the incidents. In addition, extensive evacuations and disruption of utilities resulted.
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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
MAY 19, 2017
Concrete Retaining Wall Design: Before starting, initially, we should verify the constancy of the retaining wall. Besides, verification should be done for overturning and sliding prior to continue with the design. The bearing under the foundation should also be examined. If the soil provides support to the wall, bearing pressure below the foundation of wall shall be under the acceptable bearing capacity.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 19, 2017
Tomas Lenman started at Wirsbo Bruks AB in Sweden in 1971, where he developed the production process for the first PEX process. read more.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 19, 2017
Everyone makes a mistake now and again. Business owners expect it. However, using a variety of off-the-shelf software products, spreadsheets and programs like Excel—which do not allow for cross-departmental communication—ups the chances for costly errors throughout your organization. An end-to-end construction technology solution can halt data errors and omissions.
ENR Construction
MAY 19, 2017
DOT Secretary says detailed legislative proposal should be out in third quartter of 2017.
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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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