February, 2016

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Excavate More Efficiently with New Technology

Construction Business Owner

Confined or tight work spaces are not a new challenge in the construction industry, and neither is finding qualified employees to perform the work. The good news is that today's excavators are much more sophisticated and attractive to employees, which can help you hire new workers and retain current staff. When compact excavators were first introduced to the North American market nearly 30 years ago, they were mechanically operated machines equipped with few features.

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LEED Buildings and the Zika Virus

Green Building Law Update

Owners of LEED buildings should evaluate the need to apply insecticides, killing mosquitoes to protect occupants from the Zika virus. Zika virus has been sweeping through South and Central America, with more than a million suspected cases during the past few months, along with a substantial increase in reporting of infants born with microcephaly. Although there needs to be a good deal of research to define critical aspects of infection, Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected aedes spec

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The Construction Software Toolbox Part 1: Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor

HardHatChat

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Lately, it seems like I receive daily calls and emails from technology companies highlighting new software products, many of which are trying to be a multi-purpose solution to serve the many facets of the construction business.

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2016 Contractor Website Best Practices Webcast

Construction Marketing

How up-to-date is your website design? Are you getting enough traffic or leads to your site? Don’t miss out on our 2016 Contractor Website Best Practices webcast on Thursday, March 24 at 1 PM CST. Learn keys to website design, SEO checklist, social media integration, lead generation, and best practices for construction websites. Join Perryn Olson, Account Director at Hinge Marketing, Kara Wallace, Marketing Director at Mortensen Construction, and CMA Chairman Neil Brown for exclusive industry in

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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PAS1192 Process and Workflows within the Common Data Environment (CDE)

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Back in 2007 BS1192 set out the processes to be followed within a common data environment (CDE).

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8 Things to Consider in the Search for Project Management Software

Construction Business Owner

Construction business owners and project managers alike know how tough it can be to manage a project, but some are reluctant to change processes to find an easier solution to management. Read below to explore the possibilities of productivity by using project management (PM) software.

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More Robust Enforcement of SEC Climate Change Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

A great deal of attention has be paid in recent days to a 5 year old Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, “Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change,” which seeks to provide transparency to investors on the material risks posed by climate change. Recently The Los Angeles Times reported Exxon Mobil is under investigation by California Attorney General Kamala Harris over claims that the company “lied about climate change risks” in statements the company made to inv

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MEASUREMENT OF FORMWORKS

The Constructor

Measurements of formwork (shuttering) is required for payment to the contractor for the concrete work completed. The payment to contractor depends on.

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Healthcare Construction Veteran Christopher Gilliam Joins The Korte Company

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is proud to welcome Christopher Gilliam, who will serve as VP of Healthcare. With more than 25 years of construction supervision and project management experience, Chris has overseen a wide range of For Profit and Not for Profit large-scale healthcare projects across the U.S.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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High Performance Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OWNERS- ARE YOU LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION?

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Tocci, Motohard lead at mid-stage in Best Construction Blog voting

Construction Marketing Ideas

The image shows the voting numbers as of 11 p.m. on Feb. 29. However, if you click here or on the image, you’ll see the real-time voting results. We’re half way through the voting period for the 2016 Best Construction Blog competition , and the leading two contenders on March 1 are last year’s winner, Tocci Building Companies , with 105 votes (as of 11 p.m.

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CBO on the Road: World of Concrete 2016

Construction Business Owner

Last week, the Construction Business Owner team attended the 2016 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show allows construction professionals to gain insight into cutting-edge technology and trends in the commercial concrete and masonry industries. This year, the trade show hosted more than 1,300 exhibitors and more than 55,000 registered attendees.

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TSCA on the Cusp of being Overhauled by Congress

Green Building Law Update

The federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. Forty years later, there is general agreement that TSCA has not kept pace with the marketplace and Congress is on the cusp of overhauling the law and affecting a very large number of industries and business not currently regulated under the law.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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SELECTING QUALIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The Constructor

Demolition of old construction becomes essential when the structure becomes unfit for the intended purpose or the new construction has to be carried.

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Terex Recall: Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices

Construction Equipment

Terex is recalling 2011-2015 model-year Hi-Ranger SCM48, SCM50 and SCM55 aerial devices because of a problem tied to their leveling systems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported. The recalled aerial devices were manufactured from Aug. 24 to Nov. 5 in 2015. They have a leveling cylinder linkage that can be forced past its intended stop position, causing damage to the leveling system, according to NHTSA.

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World of Concrete 2016

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint had its largest presence ever at World of Concrete 2016.

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How To Review Price Proposals

Help Everybody Everyday

The idea of marketing people reviewing price proposals is crazy, right? Yet, inevitably, a price proposal will find its way to your desk. Do you just assume it is perfect? Or is there some value you can add to the process? I’m going to explain how you can review cost proposals, even if you don’t know how to perform the work that’s being estimated. I’m also going to describe why I feel you can provide significant value to the process.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Enhance Your Current Safety Procedures

Construction Business Owner

Employee safety on the jobsite is a crucial responsibility for fleet management. Construction businesses across the country are making it mandatory for their fleets to implement a GPS tracking system to enhance current safety procedures, create new safety procedures and meet regulations overall. GPS tracking systems provide access to real-time vehicle locations to help businesses ensure safety on the jobsite and faster response time in an emergency.

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The seller-doer model and the challenge of thinking like a professional with business development

Construction Marketing Ideas

At the SMPS Ontario meeting where national president Paula Ryan discussed the seller-doer model. Back in the olden days (like the 1970s and earlier), marketing for architectural and engineering professional practices was restricted. You couldn’t advertiser outside of “tombstone” ads naming principals — and so the way professional services discovered business usually was through networking, connections, and rainmakers — professionally qualified individuals (often the

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FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GROUP INDEX METHOD

The Constructor

Before Design of Flexible Pavement by Group Index Method, let us understand What is Flexible Pavement? A true flexible pavement yields “elastically”.

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Oregon Utility Outsources Parts Room to Reduce Costs

Construction Equipment

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Oregon has outsourced its parts room to NAPA IBS and in doing so, expects to better comply with internal controls, allow technicians more time to work on vehicles, and reduce the true cost of parts.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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BS1192 Naming Convention

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The naming convention has been around since 2007 when BS1192.

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Do Your Employees and Construction Laborers Belong to You? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

When walking through the mall or the grocery store with my children, I inevitably get asked, “Are they all yours?” Depending on my mood, I may or may not claim them all. As a general contractor, you will want to know the law on whether laborers hired through a staffing company will be considered “yours” for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).

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The Shift to Rental is Here to Stay

Construction Business Owner

When the equipment rental industry converges on Atlanta this month for The Rental Show 2016, the mood will be celebratory and optimistic. Not only will the industry mark the 60th anniversary of the American Rental Association (ARA) at the annual trade show, but recent economic indicators also point to a healthy and growing industry.

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Deep Phat: A powerful look into UK construction marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

This post, Test and Learn, should be a must-read for anyone who has fallen into seat-of-the-pants marketing approaches. Paul Fryer ‘s Deep Phat: Digital Marketing with Morals , takes us on a high-level journal into thoughtful and cohesive marketing ideas. Fryer is the digital marketing manager at the Kier Group plc , a publicly traded property, residential, construction and services group in the UK.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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BENEFITS OF USING CONCRETE PUMP IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The Constructor

It is a common sight to see concrete pumps being used in a large-scale commercial construction project. However, these cutting-edge concrete pumping.

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Navistar Offers OTA Engine Reprogramming

Construction Equipment

Over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) is available for all International trucks using N9, N10, and N13 proprietary engines. OTA is also available for proprietary engines, 2010 and newer. OTA allows truck users to update ECMs via a mobile interface to reprogam to approved International calibrations, the company says. The procedure can be performed over a “safe, secure” Wi-Fi connection, it says.

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Unique Contractor Bookkeeping Workflow For Contractors In U.S.A.

Contractor Bookkeeping

Paperwork, Can't Live With It, Can't Be A Contractor Without It! It is one of your biggest headaches, heartaches and backaches! It gets in the way and keeps you from getting things done! It reminds you of doing homework when you were in school! You did not open your construction company to be a desk jockey! What If We Could Cut Your Paperwork Chores In Half And.