Lets Build
JULY 11, 2017
What are podcasts? If you are reading this article, you probably know the answer to that question. But for those of you who don’t, here is a quick reminder: Podcasts are radio shows you can subscribe to, download to your phone or computer, and listen to anywhere you like. With a few exception, they are completely free of charge. Why do people listen to podcasts?
Construction Business Owner
JULY 11, 2017
This year has already proven to be one of dramatic change for businesses in all industries. In fact, the stakes may be as high as they have ever been for human resources (HR) compliance. To take a step in the right direction, read the regulatory “cheat sheet” below to help you improve your company’s HR practices in six areas of HR compliance.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 11, 2017
METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management. LEAN Operations Maintenance Management improves use of existing resources and better supports organizational needs. METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management provide o ngoing performance measurement to support informed, information-based, decision making and help to maximize the use of available resources.
Construction Equipment
JULY 11, 2017
Twelve households in West Whiteland and Uwchlan townships in Pennsylvania reported contaminated well water in Chester County, Pennsylvania, causing Sunoco Pipeline LP to temporarily halted construction on its Mariner East 2 pipeline last Friday. Sunoco tested private water wells in the area to determine if its horizontal directional drilling caused the murky water by introducing bentonite clay into water supplies.
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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 Marketing Ideas
JULY 11, 2017
Unless you’ve read about the topic, you wouldn’t expect to find a stock exchange trading floor (full-scale) at the Chicago Institute of Art. I mean, this is an institution with famous masterworks, ancient art and a special exhibition about multi-talented French artist Paul Gauguin. Yet there it was, at one end of the museum complex […].
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Construction Equipment
JULY 11, 2017
Twelve households in West Whiteland and Uwchlan townships in Pennsylvania reported contaminated well water in Chester County, Pennsylvania, causing Sunoco Pipeline LP to temporarily halted construction on its Mariner East 2 pipeline last Friday. Sunoco tested private water wells in the area to determine if its horizontal directional drilling caused the murky water by introducing bentonite clay into water supplies.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Welcome to CONTRACTOR’s 2017 Made in America feature, where we celebrate those companies that are manufacturing their high-quality products right here in the U.S.A.
Construction Equipment
JULY 11, 2017
The General Services Administration announced yesterday it is ending efforts to build a new FBI headquarters in the suburbs of Washington. Above: The deteriorating east facade of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, showing where concrete has fallen from the structure. Reinforcing steel rods inside the facade are now rusting. Image: Tim Evanson/Flickr.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
AB&I Foundry, since 1906, has been an American manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings for storm and sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV) plumbing systems. The company Code of Conduct encourages AB&I team members to give back to the community, safeguard the environment, keep one another safe, and deliver value for their customers. Doing so, the company combines the perspectives and values of its founders with the methods and technologies of today.
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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
JULY 11, 2017
Grand Canyon National Park officials say the 6-inch aluminum pipe that feeds water to area hotels and other facilities needs to be replaced, citing more than 80 pipeline breaks since 2010. Park officials are considering replacing the whole 12.5-mile water pipeline that serves the South Rim of the canyon, or limiting the project to a smaller segment.
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2017
No matter what type of destination you are or what type of tourist your area brings, the end result is more of everything. - Read: Tourism: Endless Options.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company is the nation's top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. As a leader in innovation and quality, they offer the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products. They are the only manufacturer that offers a system of ABS, PVC, CPVC, cast iron, FlowGuard Gold, ChemDrain, ReUze and RePVC pipe and fittings.
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2017
More than half of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in the second half of 2017, according to CareerBuilder's 2017 Midyear Job Forecast. - Read: Employers Expect To Increase Hiring In Second Half Of 2017.
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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?
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
The Husky High-Performance Heavy Duty Coupling by Anaco is specified by more engineers than all other brands combined. Manufactured at their state-of-the-art facilities in sunny Corona, California, no other coupling is more dependable, durable, or built to a higher standard of quality. From the specially-designed gasket made from Neoprene to the Series 300 stainless steel shields, bands and screws — only the finest, most corrosion-resistant materials are good enough for the Husky.
ENR Construction
JULY 11, 2017
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
GWT’s passion for solving domestic water challenges begins with innovative pump concepts, design and engineering work at the company’s facilities in Seneca Falls, New York and Auburn, New York. There, dedicated employees engineer, assemble and test GWT pumps and accessories. More specifically, more than 200 dedicated workers produce durable pump components, build nearly 2,500 residential and wastewater pumps each day and fulfill orders at the production facility in Auburn, New York.
ENR Construction
JULY 11, 2017
Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics
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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.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Bacharach products make the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration industries safer, cleaner, and more energy efficient. Bacharach is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of gas detection data solutions, monitoring and analysis instrumentation. Operating for over 100 years, with headquarters located in Pittsburgh, PA and manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Canada, Ireland, and England, Bacharach also continues to expand its fixed and portable
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
AB&I Foundry, since 1906, has been an American manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings for storm and sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV) plumbing systems. The company Code of Conduct encourages AB&I team members to give back to the community, safeguard the environment, keep one another safe, and deliver value for their customers. Doing so, the company combines the perspectives and values of its founders with the methods and technologies of today.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
A. O. Smith's Cyclone Mxi is designed, engineered and assembled in Mcbee, SC. The Mxi design is the latest advancement for the industry leading Cyclone family of condensing gas water heaters. A. O. Smith’s modulating process adjusts the burner’s firing rate to a specific demand, which further increases energy efficiency and dramatically lowers operating costs.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
When Chicago Faucets began, Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States, the Wright brothers had yet to fly, and the ravages of World War I were still 13 years away. While a lot has changed over the last 116 years, one thing has remained constant. a commitment to quality and innovation that has made us the preferred choice for the very best buildings in the country.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Clogged sewers and drains demand “The Toughest Tools Down The Line” And General Pipe Cleaners – a third-generation, family-owned, USA-based business – has remained a leading manufacturer of highest quality drain-cleaning and inspection equipment for 86 years! Company breakthroughs began with Flexicore cable, a radical design introduced in the 1940’s.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
The Elkay Manufacturing Company began as a vision of Leopold Katz and his son Louis on the North side of Chicago back in 1920. Founded with the goals of manufacturing the highest quality sinks and providing the best service possible, the company began to thrive. Today, Elkay’s products, designs and innovations continue to lead the industry, such as the Perfect Drain (pictured), where they eliminated the flange to create a seamless surface that’s more attractive and hygienic.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
The Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) is a new state-of-the art business campus that consolidates many of Daikin’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) manufacturing and logistics facilities across North America. Daikin invested over $400 million to construct the facility on a 500 acre site just outside of Houston, TX. With over four-million operational square feet available, which is equivalent to 74 football fields with end zones, the DTTP supports the design, engineering
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Proudly made at the award-winning Uponor North American manufacturing facility in Apple Valley, Minn., Uponor PEX pipe is a flexible, durable, high-performing solution for plumbing, fire safety, radiant heating/cooling, hydronic piping and pre-insulated piping systems that is quickly replacing copper, CPVC and other piping materials in the residential and commercial marketplace.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
For 155-years, Greenlee Textron has been designing, making, assembling and packaging many of its products here in the U.S. The American-born and owned company is based in Rockford, Illinois where they proudly support the local manufacturing workforce as well as at facilities in Genoa, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky. Greenlee utilizes a combination of traditional hand craftsmanship and state-of-the-art equipment to produce high quality tools.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
The Woodford Model 19 freezeless, anti-burst residential wall faucet prevents burst pipes — even if the hose is attached in freezing temperatures. The Woodford Model 19 outdoor faucet, with its easily identifiable oval handle, features a patented pressure relief valve that prevents pressure build-up and burst tubes. For just a few dollars more than a freezeless faucet, the homeowner can rest easy knowing their faucet won’t burst in freezing weather, even if they forget to remove the
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2017
Established in 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nexus Valve was one of the earliest innovators of specialized hydronic components and packaging. Currently, Nexus Valve is the largest domestic manufacturer of balancing valves and hydronic specialty products thanks to American workers taking pride in assembling American made products. Nexus Valve offers millions of valve and valve kit configurations, all designed, assembled, and tested at our world headquarters in Fishers, Indiana.
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