Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
When a general contractor heads out to pick up a new 18-volt impact driver for the jobsite, what exactly is that construction pro purchasing? The answer might be a surprise, because it’s not actually a power tool—it’s a battery system. Unless a professional user is already dedicated to a battery platform, the purchase of those first couple tools may dictate the power choice down the line.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment. 1. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE. Nothing is more important than decades of actual experience in the field as well as detailed line item experience. 2. COMMUNICATION – Use industry standard terms in plain English for each construction task.
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Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
As spring approaches, many contractors are undoubtedly looking either to get first-time licenses or renew current licenses to prepare for the rush of summer projects.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE – Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts. Community College Districts Now Authorized to Use Job Order Contracting, AB 618 (Low D). This new law authorizes community colleges to use job order contracting under terms parallel to existing law. The law does require project labor agreements (PLA), however, which increase costs unjustifiably.
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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 Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Heavy construction requires heavy equipment, and how a contractor maintains and manages his or her fleet has a big impact on the ability to meet project deadlines and budget targets. Mark Hooks, a sales engineer at B2W Software, says technology presents the opportunity to take a more holistic approach that can cut maintenance costs, increase uptime and drive collaboration across maintenance, scheduling/dispatching and field management workflows.
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Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Relationships within a construction project are numerous and complex. Owners, subcontractors, general contractors, architects/engineers and other partners create a plethora of information that must be communicated accurately in order to produce a world-class project. And just like building the project itself, to effectively collaborate you need the right tool.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. GCP Applied Technologies. February 26, 2018. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Christopher M. Mason. Attorney. Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Concrete Producers. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:08. GCP Applied Technologies. February 19, 2018. Concrete producers are well aware of the difficulty of delivering, handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete, especially during the hot summer months. While producers work hard to keep concrete temperatures down and use admixtures to minimize slump loss, there are still many things that can go wrong if precautions are not taken during hot weather.
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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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
IoT = Internet of Things: The interconnection of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data via the internet. In the real estate industry, understanding how our buildings are used is critical to understanding how to manage our buildings. Buildings may be built of brick and mortar, but they are not static; they constantly evolve based on the needs of their occupants.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. GCP Applied Technologies. February 26, 2018. Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. This awareness is inspired, in part, by flooring manufacturers that require such testing to qualify for warranty coverage.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
A partnership between design firm JLL and Purdue University has found that providing easy access to lighting and thermal controls improves energy efficiency in an office environment.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. GCP Applied Technologies. February 26, 2018. Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. This awareness is inspired, in part, by flooring manufacturers that require such testing to qualify for warranty coverage.
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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?
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Over the last few years, I’ve been asked many questions about the use of spray and board foam plastic insulation in metal buildings. There is little doubt that the use of foam plastic insulation in metal building exterior roof and wall assemblies is on the rise.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. GCP Applied Technologies. February 26, 2018. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Adams Hudson has recently posted an article reminding us of the three pillars of business survival/success. Sometimes, in getting down to the nitty-gritty of describing specific marketing ideas and concepts in this blog, I need to be reminded that there really are three core competencies behind any business, and a failure in any one of […].
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Arval, a long-term car rental company based in Italy, has recently received a new zero impact headquarters building on the outskirts of Florence. The Pierattelli Architetture-designed building, dubbed the “Photovoltaic Bolt” thanks to its arrow-like shape and large photovoltaic “wings,” is a Climate House Class A building without emissions and is self-sufficient thanks to geothermal pumps and a large array of photovoltaic panels.
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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 Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The Tampa Bay Times reports a sting operation conducted this past weekend by Pinellas County Sheriff's department netted more than 20 unlicensed contractors who had offered to do repair work for Tampa area building owners. Florida requires contractors to be licensed and carry insurance, but the unlicensed and uninsured contractors routinely scam customers by offering services at a lower cost, assuming they even bother to come back to do the work after receiving initial payment.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
These 16 sound products offer innovative ways to get the most out of a project's acoustical performance. . 1. Decoustics Clean-Air Claro. CertainTeed Ceilings.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Deere & Company reported worldwide net sales and revenues for the first quarter, an increase of 23 percent, to $6.913 billion, compared with $5.625 billion for the same period last year. Net sales of the equipment operations were $5.974 billion for the quarter compared with $4.698 billion a year ago.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a possible new measure being discussed in Washington that would invest an additional $1.5 trillion in repairing and improving infrastructure would both help the sector continue to add jobs and attract new workers. “The construction industry has consistently added worke
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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 Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental industry revenue to continue to grow consistently in the United States over the next five years, resulting in total revenue of $59.6 billion in 2021.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Allegations were made that Amazon committed nearly 4,000 violations with pesticide sales.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
A site civil engineer takes lots of responsibilities as per the company’s rules and structure of the project management team. Given below, the complete liabilities of a civil site engineer :- 1. Accomplishment of the project in due course: The key liability of the project management team is to deliver the project in scheduled time. A site civil engineer has also to take this liability as he is the part and parcel of the project management team.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment. 1. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE. Nothing is more important than decades of actual experience in the field as well as detailed line item experience. 2. COMMUNICATION – Use industry standard terms in plain English for each construction task.
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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 Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The competition will encourage governments and agencies to work together on shared regional plans.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Weber State University is sponsoring a gas- to electric-powered lawn mower exchange.
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