Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2016
With more than 10 million independent construction workers in the United States that comprise 7.4 percent of the entire workforce, it is imperative for your business to break through all the noise and options to connect with potential customers. The best way to do this is by leveraging proven marketing techniques in order to generate both new customers and repeat business.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2016
The ground can be improved by adapting certain ground improvement techniques. Vibro-compaction increases the density of the soil by using powerful.
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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Many equipment owners associate wheel loaders with being durable, versatile machines because they can withstand long hours of use, transport heavy payloads and operate multiple attachments. As some equipment manufacturers expand their product lineup with smaller wheel loaders, many business owners are realizing that smaller wheel loaders can work just as hard as their larger counterparts.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials.
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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
DECEMBER 8, 2016
While building information modeling (BIM) applications are not new, they are now moving beyond 3-D modeling all the way to 5-D modeling, often called model-based estimating. It is easy to see how building models are beneficial during a building’s design phase, but increasingly, BIM is being adopted by contractors for use during the estimating phase.
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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Direct and indirect costs of cardiovascular diseases and stroke total more than $316.6 billion. That includes health expenditures and lost productivity. Cardiovascular disease also claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. These statistics from the American Heart Association are not meant to be scary, but instead eye-opening for industries like construction, in which heart disease is more prevalent.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Dear Sir , My name is Cyril Tiam and i am from Malaysia. The Malaysia market is presently experincing contsruction of both highrise and low rise.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Whether you are a first-time buyer or already familiar with the auction process, purchasing heavy equipment, accessories or tools in an auction requires planning so that your dollar can work as hard as you do. In the same way that a project begins with a schedule and budget, your buying process must begin with information on all aspects of the purchase.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2016
I am trying to determine the classification of my clay soil according to the Unified Soil Classification System. I live in Glyndon, MD 21071 in.
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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
DECEMBER 8, 2016
As part of an ambitious expansion and renovation campaign, for which it has raised in excess of $125 million, Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Mich., recently debuted its $16.9 million, 36,700-sf A. Alfred Taubman Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences Complex, which is home to the Marburger STEM Center, and provides a collaborative learning environment for emerging technologies such as robotics, biomedical engineering, and mechatronics.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 8, 2016
An infrastructure funding boost that was approved and funded by Congress last year is on hold because of the short-term spending bill currently making its way through Washington. Last December, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was passed by Congress, complete with funding for Highway Trust Fund transportation projects. An increase of $2.4 billion for the projects was supposed to be available in fiscal 2017.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Mississippi's Golden Triangle has put itself on the map, big-time. Read Taking It To The Max on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Dyson is mostly known for its (expensive) vacuum cleaners that claim to never lose suction and have the ability to get every inch of your carpet clean, but Dyson’s newest invention isn’t a new super powerful or ultra quiet vacuum cleaner, in fact, it isn’t a vacuum cleaner at all; it’s the Cu-Beam Duo , a light that is rated to operate for 22 years without a bulb change.
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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?
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 8, 2016
IronDirect announced the grand opening of its 100-acre Customer Experience Center in Asheville, N.C. The facility offers prospective customers, dealers, and sales partners the opportunity to operate and evaluate equipment from brands such as Paladin, Berco, Lonking, Shantui, and Sakai, which are currently for sale online at IronDirect.com.
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and BRE have agreed to pursue alignments between the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and BREEAM. The goal is to make it easier for projects seeking both standards. The organizations will mutually identify specific credits whereby submitted documentation will be recognized by both organizations. This will save project teams the time and costs associated with submitting the documentation twice.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Beginning January 16, 2017, Pilot Flying J will make available 150 roadside assistance trucks for tire service and light duty repairs.
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Virtual reality (or VR) has been all over the news lately. Parents with teenagers might think VR is only affecting the gaming world, but they would be surprised to learn that VR is about to disrupt the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) spheres, transforming the process by which we design and build buildings. Getting familiar with VR is the first step.
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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
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Building partners met aggressive energy and water usage targets via innovative design, technology, and changing tenant behavior. Now known as the Living Building Pilot Program, the Deep Green Pilot Program was developed using components of the Living Building Challenge which is administered by the International Living Future Institute. read more.
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted to posthumously award the 2017 AIA Gold Medal to Paul Revere Williams, FAIA, whose portfolio of nearly 3,000 buildings during his five-decade career was marked with a number of broken barriers. The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Diggerland USA is getting a new ride next spring – and they are calling it the Greased Beast. Diggerland USA is getting a new ride next spring – and they are calling it the Greased Beast.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Varun Nagaraj. In this blog post from Sierra Monitor, Varun Nagaraj asks that we re-examine our ideas of what a Building Management System can be. read more.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Every year since 1983, New York City’s Public Design Commission has awarded projects with its Excellence in Design Awards, given to public projects in any of the city’s five boroughs. Selected from hundreds of submissions, the Commission reviewed the entries and chose 12 projects to receive the award for 2016. This year’s winning projects include police stations, parks, and anti-idling ambulance pedestals.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2016
The U.S. subsidiary of leading PP-R pipe manufacturer Aquatherm Worldwide is preparing to move into a new headquarters and fabrication facility in early 2017. read more.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Clear Software will expand its operations in Boone County with the help of tax credits and training grants from the state. Read Indiana Technology Firm Adding 190 Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Are you a plumbing/heating professional donating your time, money and talent to a worthy cause? We’d love to hear about it. read more.
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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!
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Taiwan-based Everest Textile Co. will invest $18.5 million in a new manufacturing plant in Forest City, NC, creating 610 jobs. Read Sports Apparel Maker Chooses North Carolina For First Plant Outside Asia on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Oracle P6 schedulers are often disappointed with the results after applying real-world status to a Microsoft Project schedule. It does not seem to handle out-of-sequence progress as expected. Some of the numbers entered seem to change on their own, making quality control difficult. Even Microsoft Project users may be perplexed, or in some cases, may not be aware of the problem.
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 8, 2016
There are paradoxes in business planning. You set out your expectations, budget, and schedule, prepare your resources, and then discover (generally) things don’t quite work the way they should. Of course, if the results are better than plan, you pat yourself on the back, and admire your team’s competence. If things aren’t so good, you […].
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