Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
New South Construction Company, an Atlanta-based general contracting firm, operates under the motto, “Build Safe. Build Smart.” Created in 2014 as an approach developed to communicate safety across all projects, it has become more than a company mission statement, evolving into a philosophy that permeates every level of the firm.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 22, 2018
The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (AHR) Expo (McCormick Place, Chicago, Jan. 22-24), is the world’s largest trade show for HVACR contractors, vendors and suppliers. If you’re not one of the 65,000 folks attending, you should be. If you are attending, we’re inviting you to swing by Viewpoint’s booths at the show (#3321 and #3400) for a look at some exciting ways we’re trying to make your service jobs easier and more profitable.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
The markets are soaring and the stock market appears to have no upper limit. Unemployment continues to hover at near microscopic levels. Backlogs remain strong and employers are optimistic in their business planning. With all of this, one indelible question remains: Have you started planning for an economic disaster? It is almost heresy to utter the words “recession” or “depression,” as if the mere mention will cause markets to crater.
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 22, 2018
Long before I was an attorney, I heard this tale that if you endorsed a check that had the words “PAID IN FULL” written on the check, then you were accepting the check as full payment of what was owed. But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” In Triangle Construction Co. v.
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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 22, 2018
To understand how to better market your services, you should first take a step back and challenge your perspective. While you sell your services, you should also consider the receiving end. Many dismiss this perspective, claiming that positivity and preparedness from customer satisfaction teams quell these concerns. Though these teams may intercept some problems, they are not enough.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position. While slips, trips and falls are among the most reported and costly injuries, confusion surrounds the definition of slip resistance as well as the accepted method for evaluating slip-resistant footwear.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 22, 2018
The nomination deadline for the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition is fast approaching: 11:45 p.m. on Jan. 31. You can nominate as many blogs as you like — including your own. There’s no fee to enter the competition, and the entry process is simple. There are some real rewards for entering: All qualified blogs will […].
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
Tom Merritt is an example of how a local contractor transformed his company into a leading commercial civil, earthwork and concrete company by focusing on continuous improvement. After working as a laborer and doing side jobs on weekends using his truck, trailer and tractor, he started Merritt Contracting Inc., in 1995 near Indianapolis, Indiana.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2018
An extra tax authorized by ballot Measure M will pay for about half of the Orange County road project.
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
One of the most exciting developments in the construction, agriculture and mining industries today is the introduction of autonomous machines. Tractors are piloting themselves through fields to plant, water and harvest crops, and massive, self-driving rock trucks can make their way in and out of mines safely, continuously optimizing their routes. Meanwhile, self-piloted earthmoving equipment is being developed to dig out foundations, and 3-D printers can be fed blueprints to generate buildings.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 22, 2018
Recently, I’ve received PR marketing material urging publicity for a social media referral service. The concept: The service provides a roster of “influencers” who, for a fee, will promote your brand on social media channels. You can select your influencers based on their profile, market interests, and demographics.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
Looking at equipment trends during the past decade, it seems compact track loaders have led the way. These durable, versatile and cost-effective loaders have continued their reign in the compact equipment industry because of their power and ability to extend working seasons. Today, compact track loaders account for nearly 20 percent of all financed equipment in number of units, according to Equipment Data Associates (EDA).
The Korte Company
JANUARY 22, 2018
It’s a common conundrum for owners and facility managers: We need to expand or renovate our space, but we can’t shut down operations. It often seems impossible to accomplish both sides of that coin, and leaders can quickly find themselves in a state of paralysis by analysis. But it can be done. In fact, we’ve pulled it off several times. We’ve learned that success on these types of jobs lies at the intersection of communication and choreography.
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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?
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
There’s a paradigm shift happening in our industry. Ready or not, every company involved in construction—no matter what phase it supports in the building lifecycle—must now also consider itself a data company. When we design, construct and operate a building, we’re not only constructing walls, columns, beams and roofs, but we’re also creating mountains of data on the jobsite and in the office.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 22, 2018
. . Originally funded by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 , I-95 is the longest north-south highway in the country and the most used in terms of vehicle miles traveled, according to the Department of Transportation. However, planning and replanning created the I-95 gap on the New Jersey - Pennsylvania border, and is the last remaining hole in I-95's continuity.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) determine standards that govern the design and use of aerial work platforms across North America. The last big change to these standards took place in 2006. Today, new standards are in the works.
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2018
Legislative, industry and political changes have made everyone understandably anxious about healthcare, and nothing that has happened in the last six months has revealed any magical answers. Large healthcare organizations and industry insiders are following events as they unfold, but most everyday Americans are generally in the dark about what will happen to insurance, benefits and their access to healthcare services.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
The emergence of new regulations, awareness campaigns and best practices across the United States and Canada has thrust the topic of damage prevention to the forefront of construction safety conversations. Excavation remains one of the riskiest construction activities, and a utility line is damaged every 6 minutes across the country.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2018
Holding up the development program was a disagreement over how private wells would impact nearby water sources and those with well-established legal rights.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
The emergence of new regulations, awareness campaigns and best practices across the United States and Canada has thrust the topic of damage prevention to the forefront of construction safety conversations. Excavation remains one of the riskiest construction activities, and a utility line is damaged every 6 minutes across the country.
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2018
When describing the architectural styles of Washington, D.C., progressive is not a term most would associate with buildings in the nation’s capital. But over the last decade, the Mount Vernon Triangle ? located east of the Washington Convention Center? has experienced a transition from exclusive industrial and commercial activity to a “walkable” neighborhood of businesses interspersed with new and historic residences.
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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!
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
One of my longtime clients, Tim Rosengarten, president and CEO of Armcorp Construction Inc. of Celina, Ohio, is dedicated to building a culture of honor, gratitude and respect for his employees, customers, subcontractors and community. He has a passion for doing the right thing and giving back to those who have served our country.
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2018
The annual Giants 300 Report ranks the top AEC firms in commercial construction, by revenue. You’ll want to be sure your firm is on the Giants 300 list, as potential clients look to these rankings for prospective firms to design and construct their future projects. Giants 300 results will be published in the July 2018 issue of Building Design+Construction magazine. . .
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
Kenneth Tysinger. Director. Independent Equipment Dealers Association.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 22, 2018
According to Reuters, Apple chief Tim Cook said the company does not plan to go through a bidding process for its planned new customer support campus in an as yet unnamed location. Cook said on Wednesday that he did not want ”an “auction kind of process.”. Instead, Apple is keeping its plans in house and is further qualifying the list of potential locations released last week.
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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!
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2018
Maersk Tower is a new 42,700-sm research building designed and built as an extension of Panum, the University of Copenhagen’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The new building includes research and teaching facilities and a conference center with auditoriums and meeting rooms.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 22, 2018
Originally funded by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 , I-95 is the longest north-south highway in the country and the most used in terms of vehicle miles traveled, according to the Department of Transportation. However, planning and replanning created the I-95 gap on the New Jersey - Pennsylvania border, and is the last remaining hole in I-95's continuity.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 22, 2018
The goal of the course is to provide in-depth information on safety topics that are specific to the landscaping industry.
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