Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2018

When an operation needs to mobilize and demobilize quickly, it is crucial that the building itself is both highly durable and safe to transport. Conventional buildings made from steel, red iron or wood can have numerous obstacles when it comes to safe relocation. Disassembling a traditional building before transport requires disconnecting the water mains, electricity and other utilities, which can be dangerous if done improperly.

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BD+C

JUNE 1, 2018

The $33.1 million, 35,000-sf Elkridge (Md.) branch library , which opened March 10, replaced a library half its size that was built in 1993. The bigger facility is needed for a market whose population is projected to grow by 40% to 38,000 by 2030. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Monitoring mix design performance with an in-transit concrete management system. michael.delros…. Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:37. GCP Applied Technologies. June 01, 2018. Ready mix concrete producers can optimize fleet processes and avoid overdesign—adding extra cement to the mix—by way of an in-transit concrete management system , which is installed on every ready-mix truck.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2018

The White House's Friday imposition of 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the European Union prompted the trade partners to plot similar restrictions on imports of U.S. goods.

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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.

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JUNE 1, 2018

The new Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) is set to break ground in 2019 on its new 52,000-sf building. The new location will include 25,000 sf of exhibition galleries and 10,000 sf for education programs, performances, and public gatherings. Space for administrative offices, a gift shop, and a café will also be included.

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BD+C

JUNE 1, 2018

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently announced the winners of the 16th Annual CTBUH Awards Program, which competed for winning distinctions at the 2018 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference from May 30-31 at Aqua Tower in Chicago. The CTBUH Awards Jury has named Oasia Hotel Downtown the “Best Tall Building Worldwide”, in addition to recognizing the winners of nine individual award categories.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2018

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission has received documents from Caterpillar indicating Cat intends to spend $73.6 million to renovate its Lafayette Engine Center (LEC). Cat's spokesperson, Lisa Miller, did not give specific details, but information given the redevelopment commission indicates Cat plans building improvements, IT software, machinery, and equipment for the LEC.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 1, 2018

Michael Stone has been providing business guidance for residential contractors for years; and he constantly advocates the importance of marketing and sales skills to business owners who struggle in part because they rely exclusively on passive referrals, expensive third-party leads services, or chase “low bid wins the job” contractors. In this Markup & Profit eletter, […].

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2018

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission has received documents from Caterpillar indicating Cat intends to spend $73.6 million to renovate its Lafayette Engine Center (LEC). Cat's spokesperson, Lisa Miller, did not give specific details but information given the redevelopment commission indicate Cat plans building improvements, IT software, machinery and equipment for the LEC.

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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.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 1, 2018

Today's Guest Article Is From Kaya Johnson, Sales Accountant. Multinational U.S. Corporations And The Influence They Have Over The World Bank. The World Bank is, in theory, an institution which treats all countries the same. However, the reality is that there is a large amount of influence which certain companies are able to hold over the bank and the decisions which it makes.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2018

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Central Piedmont Community College, and Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction (The ROC) plan to spend $2.5 million to start the Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center in a former warehouse on the west side of Charlotte, N.C. Best yet, the training programs that will lead to industry-recognized skills certifications will be free.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 1, 2018

Using QuickBooks For Your Land Acquisition, Land Development, And Spec Home Building Company Looks Simple - But It's Not! Many Land Developers and Spec Home Builders set up QuickBooks or hire someone to do it for them, and they do not understand the difference between Construction Accounting and Regular Accounting the results can be disastrous when you need Work-In-Progress, Job Costing, Estimates Vs.

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BD+C

JUNE 1, 2018

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently announced the winners of the 16th Annual CTBUH Awards Program, which competed for winning distinctions at the 2018 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference from May 30-31 at Aqua Tower in Chicago. The CTBUH Awards Jury has named Oasia Hotel Downtown the “Best Tall Building Worldwide”, in addition to recognizing the winners of nine individual award categories.

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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?

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2018

John Deere has extended its machine warranty to two years on all its Commercial Worksite Products. Machines affected includes new compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders, and compact excavators.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 1, 2018

The Siemens Cybersecurity Centre, located at Knowledge Park in Fredericton, will tap into New Brunswick’s emerging cybersecurity ecosystem and ultimately create up to 60 jobs. - Read: Siemens Establishing Cybersecurity Center In New Brunswick at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2018

Talks with the same developers for a $1.5 billion mixed-use complex near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center were stalled for years.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Even as the White House put off its own new Infrastructure Plan until 2019, reality intervened to remind us that our water systems, transportation networks and electrical grids have their own timeline for repairs.

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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.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2018

The two new buildings will add to the residential development already underway at the New York City borough's Greenpoint Landing.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Sauermann Group, a leader in condensate removal pumps and test and measurement instruments for improving indoor air quality, has announced its acquisition of E Instruments International in the U.S.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2018

A survey found that residents want high-speed rail but doubt the California High-Speed Rail Authority's ability to deliver.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 1, 2018

This construction video tutorial sheds light on the following topics :- a. Definitions of trade and non-trade cement b. Variations among trade and non-trade cement c. The benefits of non-trade cement over trade cement in big projects as well as governments bodies. Cement is marketed with two mechanism i.e. trade and non-trade. The manufacturer directly sells trade cement to the dealers and retailers, who alternately sell to the end consumers.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Ease of use, support after the sale and the ability to add features down the road are among the top things to look for.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 1, 2018

Usually, the traditional concrete is made of a heavy material containing density about 2400kg/m3 and strong thermal conductivity. If, the ordinary concrete is used for building up the structure, it can increate the dead weight of the structure and as a result the structure turns out to be heavy. The cost of the structure is also increased significantly.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 1, 2018

Nearly all construction segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty trade contractors' 14,800 gain.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Reduce variability with an in-transit concrete management system. michael.delros…. Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:03. GCP Applied Technologies. June 01, 2018. One way ready-mix producers can minimize leakage—rejected loads, back charges and material inefficiencies—is through improved consistency truck to truck, reducing variability of the concrete. Further process improvements include tightened truck cycle times, finding ways to spend less time at the plant and jobsite.

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