A Little Bit Ikea, A Little Bit Apple
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The leadership sweet spot sits between giving too much instruction and not enough. Read what business management expert Gregg Schoppman has to say about it here. .
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5 Ways to Tell if Your Construction Software is Breaking Your Heart — and How to Move On
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Have you ever had a friend who was in a bad relationship? Their significant other is not treating them right and you are just watching and going crazy because you know they could do so much better! That’s exactly how we feel when we see construction companies stuck in bad relationships with construction software providers. We can see that their provider isn’t treating them right anymore — they’re not compatible with today’s modern technologies like the cloud, they’re not investing in their produ
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Low Carbon Concrete and Its Advantages
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Low carbon concrete has attracted significant attention due to the amount of CO2 that traditional concrete emits. It is demonstrated that, cement.
Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Teamwork Drives Construction Productivity. The full engagement of everyone on a repair, renovation, or new construction activity dramatically improves quality, satisfaction, and productivity. Leveraging robust LEAN construction delivery methods, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework, is a proven way to assure mutually beneficial behaviors and outcomes.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
5 Ways to Tell if Your Construction Software is Breaking Your Heart — and How to Move On
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
You may be in a toxic relationship with your construction software provider if….
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Report: Elevator-related construction deaths on the rise
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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The number of annual incidents doubled from 2003 to 2016, according to CPWR, which claims that most are preventable.
Investing in downtowns pays off for cities, regions
BD+C
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Cities and regions can generate profound lasting benefits through investment in downtowns and center cities, according to The Value of U.S. Downtowns and Center Cities: Second Edition report by the International Downtown Association (IDA).
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Gold Award
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
For excitement alone, we probably should call Amazon’s HQ2 the “Deal of the Century.” Jeff Bezos’ mega-project produced the first tie in the history of our annual competition. - Read: 2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Gold Award at BusinessFacilities.com.
AEC firms practice what they preach
BD+C
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
AEC firms that have been pushing wellness for years say they finally have a receptive ear with developers and owners. “Developers sell this; they see it as an exciting new trend,” says Colin Rohlfing, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President and Director of Sustainability with HDR. The advice about wellness these firms dispense to clients in many cases has already been road tested to make their own workplaces healthier.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Pittsburgh Penguins Civic Arena site redevelopment could begin by fall
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The hockey franchise is moving on a long-stalled plan to add residential, office and entertainment space to its former stadium's 28-acre parcel.
Real-world wellness pays off
BD+C
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Five years ago, 3form, a materials manufacturer, did a top-to-bottom remodel of its Salt Lake City headquarters campus that included adding a 14,500-sf gym, which was built with the company’s sustainable building products. 3form also instituted a policy that employees who used the gym and complied with certain health metrics would qualify for discounts on their monthly payroll contributions for healthcare coverage.
Apprenticeship Program Launched for Landscape Management
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The program offers job-seekers a path to a new career in the green industry through a paid apprenticeship with a professional landscape company.
Fineness Test of Cement; Its Apparatus, Procedure.
CivilSeek
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Fineness Test of Cement. Fineness test of cement is done to determine the particle size of cement. As, the rule of thumb, the finer the cement particle the best will. Read more Fineness Test of Cement; Its Apparatus, Procedure. The post Fineness Test of Cement; Its Apparatus, Procedure. appeared first on CivilSeek.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Cnstrctr.com: An intriguing site with private roots
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
This is the first in a series of reviews of entries for the 2019 Best Construction Blog competition. As I review the cnstrctr.com website, I feel a sense of intrigue and mystery. It’s exceptionally well designed, with plenty of worthy content, clearly written by an individual (or group) who knows the topic area. In fact you can […]. The post Cnstrctr.com: An intriguing site with private roots appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.
Southland Steel Investing $18M In Louisiana Expansion
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The steel fabricator will create 70 new jobs with its second Louisiana site at the former Bradken foundry in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish. - Read: Southland Steel Investing $18M In Louisiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies
ProcurementExpress.com
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. This is a volatile field, one that is currently undergoing some massive shifts. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act.
How to Care for Increasingly Popular Ornamental Grasses
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The two main ways to care for ornamental grasses are periodic combing and, depending on the variety, an annual prune.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies
ProcurementExpress.com
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. This is a volatile field, one that is currently undergoing some massive shifts. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act.
AHR Expo 2019: Georgia and Building Automation on my Mind
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Is it possible that the traditionally conservative and risk-averse building and construction industry would leverage the latest technologies?
Some outstanding ideas to design your home with Concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Now-a-days, concrete is extensively utilized for the construction of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings due to it’s adaptability, cost-effectiveness and the easy accessibility of raw materials for production.
Security and Safety at the Edge with Unikernels
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The industry and government regulators have focused quite a lot on physical real-world safety but have mostly ignored cyber safety.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Mountain States' 2019 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Profiles of the region’s top young professionals showcase their commitment to improving the industry and helping their communities.
Money, Time and Management Solutions
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
All the financing and payment functionalities of Payzer are available as part of the developer’s end-to-end business management tool.
Young Living HQ Office Designs Defined by Organic Forms
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Young Living, which manufactures and sells essential plant oils, wanted a headquarters that reflects its philosophy of natural healing.
Vertical Expansion Transforms an Old Philadelphia Warehouse
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Aramark’s new corporate headquarters has a five-story steel frame overbuild atop a five-story, 100-year-old, occupied concrete building.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Named ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has been selected as ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year.
ACEC Leader Made Mark on Capitol Hill
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
David A. Raymond honored with ENR MidAtlantic Legacy Award for transforming trade association.
ENR MidAtlantic's 2019 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
ENR MidAtlantic honors 20 of the region's best and brightest young employees.
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