Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

As the busy season approaches, it is important that you and your operators maintain a productive fleet of tracked heavy equipment, particularly crawler excavators, to ensure you stay on schedule. The most effective way to do this is by training your equipment operators on the proper operation and maintenance of the excavator undercarriage and its components as outlined in the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manual.

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The Constructor

MAY 5, 2017

Screed in concrete construction is a flat board used to smoothen the concrete after it has been placed over a surface. Properties and composition of.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

He does the bare minimum. It’s extremely difficult to have him on your team. The guy is a real energy drain. Sound familiar? At any given moment, there are legions of employees busy “working,” but not doing the work their managers expect them to do, or doing their work in ways that hurt morale and productivity. Perhaps a few of those frustrating employees have a professional death wish, but most don’t.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. We’ve compiled four first steps to guide you through the basics of what to do next. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Whether your focus is on connecting construction teams from field to office, managing equipment, or to simplify workflows and bids, here are a few items to

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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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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Demand for compact excavators has grown tremendously over the 30 years since some of the first models made their debut in North America. In fact, according to data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the compact excavator market has grown by 218 percent within the past 6 years. Because of this upward trajectory, many contractors realize that renting compact excavators can provide a versatile solution and a viable alternative to larger tractor loader backhoes on a variety of jo

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Often, the best sources of advice come not from industry analysts and consultants, but from the contractors and supervisors on the jobsite every day. In January, Western Specialty Contractors, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, earned the company’s lowest OSHA safety rating in its 100-year history. After hard work and increased attention to safety practices on the company’s various jobsites, it finished 2016 with a rating of 1.95, improving on its previous best rating of 2.73 in 2014.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

Clemson University has been in the spotlight for the past few months thanks to its thrilling BCS National Championship win. But that doesn’t mean other departments within the university aren’t pulling their weight, too.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Ask any business owner, executive or manager about his/her company’s most powerful asset. The answer will likely be: “Our people.” Although construction has a unique set of challenges in the face of the rapidly changing technological aspect of our society, communication and collaboration make a big difference when it comes to bridging generational gaps.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

There are still hurdles to overcome, but prefabrication techniques are steadily becoming more viable and widespread, as Building Teams realize the potential for labor, schedule, and even cost savings. .

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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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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

“Vetting” is a word we hear often. This term can be instructive as it applies to your business, such as when you are heading into a mandatory, pre-bid meeting. Basically, the client wants to know exactly who the people are who are bidding on a job. Conversely, if you aspire to be at the top of the bidders list in the request for proposal (RFP) screening, then your safety program should have neon around it.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

An integral component of a well-rounded education involves obtaining real-world experience in your chosen industry. Butler Technology and Career Development Schools is taking that concept to heart by building a 26-acre campus right next to corporate offices that may employ some of the very students getting their degrees next door. By sharing a space with the private sector, the school, which specializes in the cross-section of business and health care, is aiming to be the region’s frontrunner wh

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Significant advancements in environmental, health and safety (EHS) software are helping employers in the construction industry save time and money and work with greater efficiency by streamlining EHS management activities. By eliminating many of the manual tasks and processes associated with safety management, today’s EHS solutions offer greater control of operational risk.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

To understand the wretched state of financial affairs at many of the nation’s public colleges and universities, one need look no further than The Prairie State.

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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 Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Sometimes we hurt the ones we love the most. For many construction organizations, project managers often wear targets the size of a barn door, and they don’t even realize it. A great project manager can have a big impact on an organization, similar to that of a quarterback on a football team. The team rises and falls with each reception or interception thrown, and the same can be said of a project manager and his/her crew.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 5, 2017

Builders Mutual, an insurance firm for the construction industry in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, has established the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conducting safety research for residential and commercial job-sites to produce studies that improve safety and protect lives. Grants from JSI will help conduct research to produce studies that guide safety practices, set new safety standards, and influence worker behavior on job-sites.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Before becoming Harley Davidson, William Harley offered a supervisor a new idea. The supervisor literally smashed Harley’s invention, and told him to get back to work. How did Harley react? He continued his innovative project outside of his workplace, where the iconic brand was born. This was a loss for his former employer, a gain for the marketplace and a tale of the critical importance of company culture.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 5, 2017

While other states are installing tolls on roads and raising gas taxes to fund their transportation infrastructure budgets, Mississippi's Governor Phil Bryant said Thursday he would consider including the enactment of a lottery in an upcoming special session with the proceeds being used for transportation needs if the Mississippi Economic Council would support the idea.

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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 Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

When the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its ruling aimed at better protecting workers from respirable silica dust, few industry veterans were surprised. The new rule is currently in effect and substantially reduces the permissible exposure limits (PEL) for workers in the construction industry.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2017

Today's Guest Article Is From Kim Smith Of Render 3D Quickly. Check out Render 3D Quickly! Render 3D Quickly is a company that takes appreciation of architectural aesthetics to a whole new level. The company does this through high-end 3D architectural rendering. They use the latest in 3D rendering software, competitive pricing, quick turn-around times, and a team of professionals that are highly trained experts in their field.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Cyber insurance generally covers the risks of loss from system breaches, data losses and other wrongful acts of rogue employees or outside hackers.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 5, 2017

Architects, landscape architects, engineers and civil engineers now have the option to 'self-certify' themselves under a new program offered by the city of North Las Vegas. The program cuts the wait time from plan submission to issued permit from months to just days.

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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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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Dan Owens, CPA, MBA, CCIFP. Shareholder. VonLehman, CPA & Advisory Firm.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 5, 2017

Sometimes you “do” bad things. Sometimes you “look like” you do bad things. Just look at the difference between Bad-boy Jack and my youngest daughter, Haven, who just “looks like” she’s up to no good. In the world of construction contracting, both can get in you in trouble, including a termination for default of performance.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 5, 2017

What Is a Material Safety Data Sheet? A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is the old version of what is now more simply known as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), a document that provides information about products, substances, or chemicals that are classified as hazardous. Chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers are required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to provide Safety Data sheets to workers who may use or handle these materials, and if your company uses chemicals from a

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 5, 2017

What is the biggest marketing challenge and fundamental goal of most businesses when they invest in marketing? Leads, leads, and more leads (but good ones); Alignable has confirmed in a survey. You can talk about branding, corporate image, and proposal generation, of course, but if you can’t find enough potential good new clients — and […].

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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!

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

These 16 products represent the most cutting-edge window and door systems on the market. . 1. MultiGlide DOORS. Andersen Windows .

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Business Facilities

MAY 5, 2017

The company will expand its PEX pipe manufacturing facility in Apple Valley, MN; its 10th expansion in the location since 1990. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 5, 2017

The $17.4 million investment will be used toward the expansion of an additional 58,000 sq. ft. to increase manufacturing capacity. Uponor also has leased an 8,500-sq.-ft. office and lab space in a building next to its manufacturing annex. read more.

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