Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 2, 2019

Adopt these 5 technologies and secure a leadership position in the construction industry in 2019.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 2, 2019

A parapet wall is a low or dwarf wall built along the edge of the roof, terrace, walkway, balcony etc. Parapet walls can be constructed using.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2019

The report shows average annual salaries for 32 categories of workers, with project managers ($92,523) and project supervisors ($88,355) making the most money.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 2, 2019

What is swell pressure test of soil and it’s laboratory procedure? The post Swell Pressure Test on Soil and it’s Procedure appeared.

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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 Dive

JANUARY 2, 2019

The general contractor is a "natural fit" for the 1.5 million square foot development that is expected to create about 3,000 construction jobs, an official said.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2019

The AEC industry has gone all in on sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant health and wellness. These elements are woven into the fabric of just about every new building, including AEC firms’ own offices. However, there’s one critical workspace that remains an afterthought when it comes to sustainability, health, wellness, and productivity: the jobsite trailer. .

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2019

The lawsuit claims Resorts World is capitalizing on the "Wynn Design" for the $4 billion Chinese-themed destination it's building near iconic Wynn properties.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2019

Building owners around the country are facing a dilemma. Half of the country’s 5.6 million commercial buildings—including office, hospitality, education and healthcare facilities—were constructed before 1980 and are starting to near the end of their projected lifespan, according to a 2012 survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. .

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2019

Nortrax Canada, citing itself as one of John Deere’s top dealers, will now distribute Wirtgen Group products in the Ontario market. The offering includes the entire Wirtgen lineup: milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction, and rehabilitation.

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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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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2019

Changchun CR Center, mixed-use complex spread across an eight-acre parcel in Changchun China, will comprise multiple towers that include office space, high-end residential units, and fully furnished serviced apartments. Goettsch partners is designing the main tower while Lead8 is designing the center’s retail and entertainment center.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2019

The multinational transportation company will invest $5.5 million in an expansion of the Hapag-Lloyd Quality Service Center in Gwinnett County, GA. - Read: Hapag-Lloyd America Creating Over 360 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2019

A new study commissioned by Certain Teed Corp. , “Factors Impacting Low-Slope Roofing Costs: A National Labor Study,” compares the amount of labor needed to complete various low-slope roofing project types. A bituminous roof with a mechanically attached base and self-adhered cap took the fewest labor hours to install. The most labor-intensive roofing type was bituminous with a hot asphalt mopped base and a hot asphalt mopped cap.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2019

Corey Philip of Homeprosuccess.com has produced a simple “how-to” video to demonstrate how residential contractors can create simple yet effective (and still extremely inexpensive) marketing videos with nothing much more than a cell phone and the simplest video editing software. The framework requires two visits to a customer’s site — once in the middle of […].

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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 Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2019

Mastless machine control has been a technology on the come, with notable systems from OEMs, including John Deere (on dozers and graders), and traditional machine-control tech providers like Topcon.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? Let me tell you about Construction’s Secret Weapon. Well, not exactly. WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2019

A cybersecurity labor market survey reveals an alarming gap between the number of job openings and the number of qualified applicants to fill these positions in California. - Read: California: Building A Supply Chain For Cyber Skills at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2019

Skyjack has introduced its Secondary Guarding Enable (SGLE) as an option for use on vertical mast, electric scissor, and rough-terrain scissor lifts. The company designed the system to reduce the risk of entrapment caused by inadvertent machine operation.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2019

A dynamic group of speakers will present the Executive Conference Program at the 15th annual Business Facilities LiveXchange, April 7-9, 2019 at the Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas. - Read: Business Facilities LiveXchange Announces 2019 Conference Program at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 2, 2019

The construction industry experiences some of the highest incidences of litigation. Here are the contractual clauses most often involved in disputes and suggested variations that could help avoid the headaches and costs of litigation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 2, 2019

Drilling alias boring , is easily performed with specialized equipment known as rock drills. The following types of drills are generally found : a. The hydraulic drills b. Electric motor drills c. Pneumatic rock drills The above types of tools are utilized in different types of projects like soil nailing, micro-pile, mining and tunneling job sites. The hydraulic drills are mostly recognized due to their light weight and capacity to operate on hard rocks devoid of utilizing a large compressor.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? Well, not exactly. WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year.

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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 Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While construction industry leaders remained confident in the third quarter of 2018, optimism slipped relative to the second quarter, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Approximately three in four construction firms expect that sales will continue to rise over the next six months and closer to one in 10 expect sales to decline over the next two quarters.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org. - Read: The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2019

ASHRAE recently released an updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.2-2018 Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 2, 2019

AGC-Sage survey says 79% of construction firms expect to add staff but 78% report difficulty hiring qualified people.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2019

Representing the Trump administration's largest transit grant deal, the funding will cover 36% of the $3.2 billion, 8.5-mile Lynnwood Link Extension.

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