Construction Business Owner
JULY 31, 2017
In a world where time is money, the success of every project is dependent upon detailed construction project management (CPM)—planning, coordination and tight control over the life of a project. But despite our best efforts, the fact remains that plans and schedules don’t build things; people do.
Lets Build
JULY 31, 2017
Are you an artist, DIY’er, creator, builder or just interested to becoming one? If the answer is yes, this article is for you. Finding the best or most well known influencers on youtube in the world of DIY (Do it yourself) puts you on the fast track to making your own stuff. Taking on DIY projects have major benefits: Boost your creativity. Develop your practical skills.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 31, 2017
Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. These reviews should be done by the Owner and by an independent and objective third party. An Informal Compliance Review (ICR) is the most widely used form of review. An ICR is a high level estimate audit that include a line item review that typically meets an agencies contract documents requirement.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2017
At some point in our lives, many of us will have to make a difficult decision regarding the long-term care of a spouse or parent. Someone may even have to make this decision for us one day. When a family member can no longer be cared for in their current home, they require specialized care that is only available in a long-term care center. These facilities are outfitted with the care providers, the skilled personnel, the equipment, and the appropriately “designed” environment suited to the frail
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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.
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 31, 2017
Three times in one day. . “Matt, what should my presentation be on?” Three times in one day, a different person asked me that question. Let’s be honest, it’s a sad state of affairs for presentations these days. Whether it’s at a conference, local event, or on a webinar… …it’s the same tired topics over and over again. .
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Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2017
Miller Electric has enhanced its ArcReach technology with two new capabilities that: 1) provide automatic compensation for voltage drop in the weld cable; and 2) allow welding operators to adjust parameters while welding.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2017
Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 2.6% on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis during the year’s second quarter, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Nonresidential fixed investment, a category of GDP embodying nonresidential construction activity, expanded at a 5.2% seasonally adjusted annual rate.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 31, 2017
Harvey Schachter has written an article in the Globe and Mail: “Rethink your strategies for mobile success,” which raises some challenging questions about marketing through mobile device media. Hindering growth are four contradictions yet to be sorted out. People seek spontaneity but are predictable and value certainty in their shopping and favor stores they are […].
Digger Blog
JULY 31, 2017
The JCB publicity machine didn’t have to look too far for this case study. A fleet of their crawler and wheeled excavators is beavering away on a highways project just metres from the factory where they were built. The JCB publicity machine didn’t have to look too far for this case study. A fleet of their crawler and wheeled excavators is beavering away on a highways project just metres from the factory where they were built.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2017
Chicago's old post office on the west side of the Loop has always seemed to mark the exit from the City to the 'Burbs. Now the old landmark is one step closer to marking the start of 30 mile construction project to refurbish the Eisenhower Expressway. Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved the first phase of the Eisenhower Improvement Project.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2017
5 Garret Mountain Plaza, a New Jersey office building located at a four-way interchange of I-80, is set to undergo a substantial renovation that will offer a blank canvas for companies seeking technologically advanced office space and amenities. The 101,880-sf building is approaching the renovations with a “live-work-play” mentality. The renovations will include a full-service café, fitness center, conference center, and rooftop deck.
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2017
The healthcare information technology company will invest more than $15 million to expand its Boca Raton facility. - Read: Modernizing Medicine Creating Over 800 Jobs In Palm Beach County.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2017
Metal architectural details accentuate buildings and add prominent features. Railings, screens, canopies, and shading devices punctuate projects and are important aspects of the built environment.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2017
The company plans to create up to 185 new jobs at a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Posey County, IN. - Read: Midwest Fertilizer Investing $2.8B In Southwest Indiana.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2017
This week, the product focus in on boilers: an outdoor condensing boiler/volume water heater; a residential fire tube combination boiler; an Energy Star-rated combination boiler; a stainless-steel condensing boiler; a stainless-steel fire tube boiler; and a compact, tubeless boiler for makeup water.
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2017
The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois. - Read: Location Spotlight Of The Week: Hoosier Energy.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 31, 2017
The renowned concrete contractor, David Odell, has presented an exclusive construction video tutorial that provides some useful construction tips on how to develop and pour concrete stairs (10 steps of stairs). These are the basic steps for developing concrete stairways. This video will guide you to build up your own concrete stairs. Steps shown in this video comprise of laying out the size, arranging the sub-base, developing the forms, pouring, finishing and curing the concrete from starting to
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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
JULY 31, 2017
The partnership delivers a cloud-based, financial management solution to home services companies such as residential plumbing and heating contractors.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2017
How, when, and why you should consider raising your independent consulting rates.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
A high-pressure bridge rehabilitation project continued to wreak havoc for Boston-area commuters.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
To date, Santee Cooper has spent about $4.7 billion in construction and interest costs.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2017
The growth of the Passive House standard in the U.S. has been slow, but it could still produce significant influence, according to a recent panel of industry experts.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
Amid rigorous scheduling demands, construction is wrapping up on an $18 million project to build a 20-mile, high-capacity pipeline in Pecos to deliver water for use in hydraulic fracturing projects.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
A steel casing driven into buried line kills power at the height of tourist season.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
More than 30 firms are part of this year’s data set, including concrete, electric, mechanical, steel and many other specialized firms.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
Steel casing driven into buried three-cable 115kV transmission line kills power at the height of tourist season
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2017
This year, ENR Texas & Louisiana is singling out eight projects for their outstanding safety records and job-site procedures.
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