Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The greatest contractors believe in preparing for success—because putting in some extra time on the front end will pay for itself many times over on the jobsite, through both reduced downtime and fewer moments of frustration. To keep jobsites and processes running as smoothly as possible, the following four tips and tricks will always reward construction crews, no matter the job.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Sometimes the key to significant improvement is simple: Find a new perspective. And sometimes that new perspective is found where you least expect it. For Amye Carle, director of risk management at Hoar Construction, successful risk management comes from outside the industry entirely. According to Carle, risk can be broken down into two parts: the art of collaborating with the entire team and the science to support why any one company should do it.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Contractors need to analyze and act on robust data, change the corporate culture and implement technologies to reduce injuries and retain employees, construction safety experts say.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Dry pack mortar is used to repair the concrete surfaces which contains cracks or holes of depth larger than or equal to the least dimension of the.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will begin offering LEED recertification for all LEED-certified projects. Projects must submit 12 months of data demonstrating continued or improved performance to be eligible for recertification. Recertified projects will meet the standards of the newest available version of LEED. The recertification will be valid for three years.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Planned construction includes high-occupancy vehicle lanes, regular lanes, express lanes, interchanges and toll roads, the exploration of highways for autonomous vehicles and more.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The vacant Dana Hall library building on Dartmouth College’s north campus was a 32,995-sf, 1960s building that became the anchor of the school’s north campus renewal plan. The building is being reimagined as a faculty and graduate student center.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Here are the leading industry events professionals should consider attending to help elevate their businesses and careers.
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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
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Once upon a time the 111-year-old Nockege River Mill Building, located on the banks of the Nashua River near Fitchburg, Mass., spun yarn. Now, its long ago purpose lends itself to a new moniker: Yarn Works. Yarn Works is a mixed-income, adaptive-reuse community of 96 rental units, 40% of which are reserved for low- or middle-income individuals and families.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The partnerships will provide Florida businesses with additional resources and grant opportunities to help develop and expand their international markets. - Read: Enterprise Florida Forms New Manufacturing Partnerships at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
By using custom-fabricated Duro-Last® materials to replace the existing stone-ballast system, Commonwealth Building Systems, LLC fulfilled their project ahead of schedule.
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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
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Projects rarely go completely as planned, and sometimes it can seem like if it can go wrong, it will. Missed deadlines, rising costs, irate customers, and a smear on your reputation can all result from things going wrong at the jobsite. Sometimes a worksite can be a complete nightmare. Will you have the support you need from the experts? Will those who sold you the materials be there for you at the end of the day?
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Nonresidential fared even better with a 53% surge driven by several large projects such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
While others may say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” I don’t subscribe to this way of thinking. In fact, I have found myself at odds with individuals or entire organizations because I believed there was a better way of doing something – that there is always room for improvement.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Although the Federal Transit Administration will fund a significant portion of the $3.2 billion Lynnwood Link Extension light-rail project, the deal must still receive congressional approval.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
This free hour-long webinar will discuss practical tools for managing payroll, employee onboarding and human resources.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
A consultant with decades of experience confidently told a crowd of professionals that there is "no such thing as risk," since it is defined differently among stakeholders. The trick isn't identifying risks, but managing them.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Improper moving and storage of heavy equipment can cause damage and mechanical faults, which then could cause project delays and a number of other issues. Here are a few tips from A-1 Auto Transport for transporting equipment. 1.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Votech high schools of today offer many more opportunities and even higher graduation rates compared with vocational schools of decades past.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
With a “new abnormal” of bigger, badder wildfires, California homeowners are facing a paradigm shift in landscaping.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
During the next five years, the boat manufacturer will create an estimated 280 jobs in Ashland City, TN. - Read: Caymas Boats Investing $30M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Overall, 155 local ordinances that regulate the use of pesticides could be preempted by a provision in the House farm bill.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
An independent panel of experts in steel structures, fracture mechanics and metallurgy is reviewing every step taken by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority team investigating the cause of two cracked girders at the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The Department of Labor said Internet-based advertising would help American job seekers identify job opportunities.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
This latest diverse group of Southeast Top Young Professionals includes several top executives and others representing a variety of leadership roles.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
One of my readers recently sent in a picture of a water heater so badly vented it had to flooding the basement with carbon monoxide.
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