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How to Streamline Accounting Processes with Expense Management Tech

Construction Business Owner

How to Streamline Accounting Processes with Expense Management Tech. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:43. How you can help your company be more productive and profitable by investing in expense management technology to streamline your accounting tasks.

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Global bridge inspection market predicted to hit $6.3B in next decade

Construction Dive

The projected activity in bridge inspection services worldwide through 2029 represents a fourfold increase from current levels. The demand for the construction of bridges is expected to increase three times.

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What are the Types of Fluid Flow in Pipe?

The Constructor

The fluids can be classified into different types based on the variation of the fluid characteristics like velocity, density etc. Depending on the.

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Lendlease reports 9% decline in construction profits

Construction Dive

The Australia-based global contractor, which is finalizing one sale and looking for a buyer for another, also appointed an American to its board of directors.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Kinematics of Flow in Fluid Mechanics-Discharge and Continuity Equation

The Constructor

In kinematics of flow, the study is only focused on the parameters that cause the motion of the fluid and not the forces that cause the motion of a.

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Excavator Attachments Thru the 20th Century

Construction Equipment

During the era of steam power, the earliest excavators and cranes were purpose-built machines. You ordered a crane, a shovel, a dragline, a skimmer, or a primordial backhoe, and that was that.

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Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion

Business Facilities

The aerospace company will expand its operations the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Denton County, TX, creating about 50 jobs in the process. - Read: Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Excavators Offer Less Swing, More Machine Control

Construction Equipment

The market for 40,000- to 60,000-pound crawler excavators has been robust, with shorter tail swing models and integrated machine control offerings finding favor with contractors. “The 40,000- to 60,000-pound size class has grown by approximately 7.

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Bookkeeper, Accountant, And CPA For Contractors - Understanding Roles

Contractor Bookkeeping

The tax season is here. This is when most construction company owners think about getting their construction bookkeeping system in order, so they can file their annual tax return for the previous year. Keep in mind that each branch of accounting serves a different function similar to how it works in construction. There are framers, rough carpenters, and finish carpenters, and all three works with lumber, yet in most cases, the skill sets to do everything are rarely found in the same person.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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How to Plan for Equipment Maintenance Needs

Construction Equipment

Equipment managers must often identify future staffing and facility needs in response to changes in organizational structure, direction, and contract volume that alter the overall size, composition, and maintenance requirements of the fleet.

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Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio

Business Facilities

The company will build a new a new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a new R&D center in Brecksville, creating an estimated 400 news jobs. - Read: Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ford SuperDuty Pickups Strut Fancy Stuff

Construction Equipment

What comes to mind when you see the word “Ford”? Henry and his mass-produced Model T in the early 20th Century, of course, but how about “F-Series”? That now well-known name originated in the late 1940s, starting with the F1 half-ton pickup and soon extending to F2, F3, and larger models.

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How Can You Get More Commercial Painting Leads?

A David Creation

We’ve seen this happen quite a bit. . A painting company starts out with a residential focus, and then begins to look for more commercial leads as their team and capabilities grow. Who could blame you? The revenue is often fantastic, and the stability offered by larger projects is helpful for keeping your team busy (especially if seasonality hits you hard each winter). .

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Light Tower Innovation Sheds New Light

Construction Equipment

Manufacturers offer various light towers with options that allow workers to select exactly what they need, regardless of the job site. In recent years, technology has shifted the market toward towers that are more environmentally friendly, safe, and provide a greater return on investment.

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SB Architects to design Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage mixed-use destination

BD+C

SB Architects has recently unveiled its latest mixed-use project, FATVillage, which will build upon the existing FATVillage Arts District in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. . The FATVillage Arts District is a collection of warehouses that have been converted into art galleries, studios, performance spaces, and businesses, while the new FATVillage mixed-use project will create apartments (including 94 affordable housing units), offices, retail, restaurants, and a 145-key hotel west of Flagler Village. .

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Pro Operators Test Volvo L180H Wheel Loader

Construction Equipment

The wind-driven snow nearly flew sideways on a frigid 19-degree morning as Construction Equipment editors gathered at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 in Wilmington, Illinois, for a Field Test of Volvo Construction Equipment’s L180H wheel loader, a unit full of the latest…

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Building Construction Work Sequence

Construction Cost Estimating

A constructor needs to follow the work sequence carefully. Otherwise, the whole process of building construction might crash. Thus it is very important to maintain and follow the work sequence in building construction carefully. Let us see how it should be done properly. 1. Paper Work : The paperwork for the building needs to be finished even before the work actually begins.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Skyjack Links Operators to Machine Data in Real Time

Construction Equipment

Skyjack Elevate Live allows operators to access machine data as well as inspection guides and familiarization materials by scanning a QR code on the machine.

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Construction contractor confidence remains steady

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Sarasota Succeeds with Military Hiring

Construction Equipment

When an equipment manager recruits out of the military, they can safely anticipate the type of worker they’re signing on: an individual with a master-level skill set and a disciplined leadership style.

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The decade ahead: Design & health in 2020 and beyond

BD+C

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Talbert Updates 60CC/55SA-LD Trailer

Construction Equipment

Talbert’s updated 60CC/55SA-LD trailer allows operation of the third axle only, or a combination of third and fourth axles. The 60CC/55SA-LD also features an 18-inch deck height and 6-inch ground clearance.

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Architects push back on proposed uniform design mandate for federal architecture

BD+C

A proposal by the Trump Administration to create uniform designs for federal architecture has garnered opposition including from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The proposal would dictate a specific architectural style for federal courthouses and certain other federal buildings. AIA President Jane Frederick, FAIA, and (AIA) EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA, issued a letter opposing the measure.

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Mecalac’s TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper

Construction Equipment

Mecalac’s TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper, part of the TA3 range, has a payload capacity of 6,613 lbs (3,000 kg). All Power Swivel site dumpers feature a heavy-duty locking device to keep the skip facing forward. Available technologies include start/stop control, capture, and hazard detection.

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