Fri.Aug 10, 2018

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Differentiation through innovation: Is there a better way?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Recently I spent some effort on explaining the challenges of properly differentiating your business. My suggestion was that, from a marketing perspective, differentiation is either absurdly easy or extremely difficult, depending on its foundation. If you really had something worthy of market differentiation, you would know it right away and there would be no need […].

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How to Write a Proposal To Win more Construction Projects

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Emily Watts. The construction market is very competitive, and this means that you should be able to write the most attractive proposal. The bidding process can be a little bit frustrating if you don’t know how to do it right. But learning how to write a business proposal will definitely improve your chances. The art of proposal writing is all about selling yourself.

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Ordinary Portland Cement – Manufacture, Properties, Types and Uses

The Constructor

Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.

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CFMA’s 2018 Conference Supports Education and Progress

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) held its Annual Conference & Exhibition June 23-27, 2018, at the Fountainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. Since beginning in 1981, CFMA has focused on the educational interests and needs of construction financial professionals and the industry partners who serve those needs. Represented in membership by varying types of contractors, CFMA currently serves more than 8,200 members in 98 chapters throughout the United States and

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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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Ordinary Portland Cement – Manufacture, Properties, Types and Uses

The Constructor

Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.

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How hospitality design makes spaces of all types better for users

BD+C

Across every market, be it healthcare, education or business, people are understanding design in much more sophisticated ways. Fueled by growing consumerism and shifting generational preferences, people expect better experiences at the hospital, in a college student union and/or in the workplace. They expect immersive experiences that make their lives more enjoyable.

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AECOM hit record $5B revenue, earned $61M in Q3

Construction Dive

Despite the sales boost, the construction giant's income was down nearly 40% from the prior year's third quarter. An executive said the firm is trying to narrow its focus rather than "being all things to all people.

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N|V|5 Global offers some of its stock for sale to the public

BD+C

N|V|5 Global, one of the fastest-growing engineering and consulting firms in the industry, has proposed a public offering of 1.27 million shares of its common stock at a price of $79 per share. The company, based in Hollywood, Fla., expects this sale to net an estimated $93.5 million. BofA Merrill Lynch and Roth Capital Partners are managing the offering, the proceeds from which N|V|5 intends to use for “general corporate purposes” that could include more acquisitions.

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Lawmakers push for innovative materials in national infrastructure

Construction Dive

The IMAGINE Act calls for new asphalt and concrete formulations, advanced alloys and metals, reinforced polymer composites and aggregate, geosynthetic and other materials meant to accelerate construction times and last longer.

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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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Construction material prices inch down in July

BD+C

Prices for inputs to construction fell 0.2% in July but are 9.5% higher than a year ago, according to an .

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Glass equipment suppliers plead guilty to $1.3M fraud

Construction Dive

Charges against the New York-based glass installation company owners include taking orders from customers and laundering money from the deposits with no intention of providing products.

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Moviegoers are looking for an ‘intimate experience’

BD+C

The history of the Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, Calif., could be seen as symbolic of the movie theater business’ past, present, and possible future.

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Cognizant Arizona Adding 500 New Technology Jobs

Business Facilities

The company recently celebrated the opening of its newest U.S. regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, AZ. - Read: Cognizant Arizona Adding 500 New Technology Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Enviro Water Products Announces Strategic Partnership with Nexstar

Contractor Magazine

Leading salt-free water conditioning and filtration company partners with Nexstar Network and its 600+ independent residential PHCE contractors.

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Investigators: Big Cracks, But No Cause Yet for Florida Bridge Collapse

ENR Construction

The Florida International University photos show cracking in a second vertical member.

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Justifying the Cost of a Comprehensive Field Service Management Software Package

Contractor Magazine

Investment in the right technology solution can give your bottom line a boost.

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Managing Service Crews in Today’s High-Tech World

Contractor Magazine

Enhance crew productivity by utilizing technology

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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!