Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 4, 2019
This time last year, approaching 2018, the factors posing the greatest barriers to optimism for contractors were political and economic uncertainties, followed by rising material costs and interest rates. Ending 2018, political and economic uncertainty still is and always will be present, but more recently, tariffs and interest rates have become frequent water-cooler talk.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 4, 2019
Is there a role for both MACCs and MATOCs as well as JOCs and SABERs for achieving efficient public sector construction? Maybe. MACCs and MATOCs are for larger, more complex projects and should NOT be used for the numerous and ongoing repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor new construction projects facing public sector real property owners. Nonetheless some Government agencies use MACCs and MATOCs because they don’t know how to use JOCs and SABERs appropriately.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 4, 2019
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and how it will cause tax reform in 2019.
The Constructor
JANUARY 4, 2019
Why we conduct soil penetration test in soil investigation? The post Why we Conduct the SPT Test in Soil investigation? appeared first on The.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2019
What you really need to know about email backups & archiving.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 4, 2019
What you really need to know about email backups & archiving.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 4, 2019
Construction firms will continue to increase wages and benefits as well as invest in training programs for their employees.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
1. Mirage Porcelain Veneers | Oldcastle Architectural. Designed for vertical applications, such as outdoor walls, porcelain veneers are available in a variety of colors to coordinate with the Belgard porcelain paver collection. The tiles create a balanced, harmonious visual effect when laid in a staggered pattern, with no gaps. The 4x18-inch tiles are frost-resistant, durable, and easy to clean. .
Construction Dive
JANUARY 4, 2019
Immigration enforcement has left Texas' construction industry with a lack of skilled workers, and stakeholders are calling on schools to help.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2019
Designers will be obligated to create durability plans for new structures under Canada’s National Building Code. The changes, expected in 2020, are a response to expected harsher weather events resulting from climate change. Building durability plans will have to be based on the life of the building, the life of the envelope components of the building and the elements that are part of those components.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 4, 2019
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has released a fatigue research report detailing the value of wearable technology in the workplace. The study encouraged employers to monitor worker fatigue levels to reduce injury and increase productivity.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
More owners and developers are latching onto design-build as a preferred delivery method for projects large and small. And a new paper from FMI, the construction management consultant and investment banking firm, outlines how AEC firms and their clients that enter into such contracts are avoiding stress points that often bog down construction.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 4, 2019
New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest. - Read: Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2019
More owners and developers are latching onto design-build as a preferred delivery method for projects large and small. And a new paper from FMI, the construction management consultant and investment banking firm, outlines how AEC firms and their clients that enter into such contracts are avoiding stress points that often bog down construction.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 4, 2019
Matt Handal has a phrase to describe time-wasting details in the proposal process: “Bug dust” As an example, it doesn’t make sense, really, to labor over the finest proposal cover design details. And the finest language details hardly count, if your proposal’s technical details don’t match the specified criteria. Of course, many details matter, a […].
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
New LEED v4.1 beta versions will be open for registration in January 2018. The U.S. Green Building Council will make versions available for O+M, BD+C, and ID+C first. Cities and Communities, and Residential will be available during the spring.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 4, 2019
Without tower cranes, it’s likely that many iconic buildings and structures we know and love would not be standing. Not only do these steel giants look striking, they are also integral to modern construction and development.
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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.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
A new 47-unit mixed-use building in Grenoble, France had a strict set of features specified by the client, leaving little room for design experimentation by the architect. The recessed top floor was to be flanked by two duplexes, a platform at the bottom would contain retail space and be fitted with large glazed shop windows, and large balconies and openings on the façade would allow natural light deep into the building’s interior.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 4, 2019
Today more than ever, we live in a world where information is accessible at the touch of a button, a few clicks on your keyboard, or even just a voice command. Although it's hard to predict where new technologies will lead us, one thing is for certain - we are now all digitally connected. The internet has caused our businesses to thrive and survive and there's no way of blocking its impact in our day-to-day lives.
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 4, 2019
A parapet belongs to a low wall built up over the roofline that normally extents around the boundary of a building. Parapets may be simply aesthetic or largely functional, like hiding mechanical equipment or functioning as a firewall. The moisture may enter through the top portion of a parapet wall and it creates problems. To get rid of this issue, select a perfect cap.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2019
Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December and by 280,000 jobs, or 4 percent, over the past year, while the industry’s average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials added that most contractors report they plan to continue hiring in 2019, according to the association’s annual outlook. “Demand for construction remains st
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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
JANUARY 4, 2019
Turfco recently unveiled a 30-inch drop seeder attachment for its popular TurnAer XT8 stand-on aerator to save crews time.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2019
The PKT curriculum consists of broad, industry-based training.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2019
Industry's jobless rate climbs from November level but improves year over year.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 4, 2019
Copperhead trimmer line, parts and accessories are among more than 9,500 items featured in Rotary’s 2019 catalog.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2019
The MTW power box rake efficiently breaks up, rakes and levels hard-packed soil, gravel, sod and other terrain.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 4, 2019
Polaris purpose-built its PRO XD diesel-powered utility task vehicles for work—with a payload of 1,930 pounds.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 4, 2019
MTW Specialty Products manufactures its MTW power box rakes to achieve day-after-day dependable performance.
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