Construction Marketing

MARCH 12, 2013

As mentioned in a previous blog post on market research , there are several options for gathering information about customers and their buying preferences and purchase intentions. But what are some of the strategic tools that can be employed to assist in marketing decision-making? Below we will share several popular strategic marketing tools including internet-based competitive intelligence, market segmentation, perceptual maps, the growth-share matrix, and product life cycle analysis.

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The Constructor

MARCH 12, 2013

Following are few general points to remember for civil site engineers to make the construction work easier while maintaining quality of construction.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 28, 2013

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The American Subcontractors Association announced the results of its 2013 national election on March 22, 2013, and Jack Austhof, Sobie Company Inc., Dutton, Mich., will take office on July 1, 2013, as 2013-14 president of ASA. “In every way that ASA works on behalf of subcontractors, ASA seeks to reach a higher standard,” Austhof said.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2013

If you’re like me, you barely have enough time to do the things you need to do, let alone the things you want to do. Things that don’t fall into the “need to” category get added to a growing list that for me includes things such as learning another language and helicopter skiing.

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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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HardHatChat

MARCH 13, 2013

Being a national commercial construction general contractor can be an immensely rewarding profession. There is always a sense of pride and accomplishment after completing a retail construction, restaurant construction and commercial construction project for a client. Yet sometimes completing a successful commercial construction project and then detaching yourself from the client can be hard.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2013

The Construction Marketing Association is conducting a national survey on the use of advertising in the construction industry. The survey addresses best practices, advertising tactics, and measurement strategies. You can take the Advertising Construction Products and Services Survey here. It is a quick survey, with only 7 questions and a request to receive results.

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The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2013

A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Project managers and superintendents often find comfort in operations management, the portion of the project life cycle dictated by process and procedure. However, attempts at defining elements of operations management at the project level often yield nebulous collections of tasks with poorly established starting and terminal points. In many organizations, processes are as different as the people who are required to execute them.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 6, 2013

Over the past couple of years, food trucks have popped up all over Seattle. A local magazine recently featured an article about the “top 45” food trucks in our city, so one Saturday afternoon my wife and I ventured out to try one truck’s authentic Mexican cuisine. After placing our order, the friendly owner scanned my debit card using a device on his smart phone and asked if I’d like my receipt emailed to me.

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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

MARCH 26, 2013

When Google introduced its wearable computer glasses, called Google Glass, last year, it opened many people's eyes (pardon the pun) to the power of augmented reality (AR)—where a person's view of the physical world is overlaid with a computer-generated sensory input, such as graphics or data. Of course, AR has been around for years, and many tablet computer and smartphone apps utilize the technology, mostly for entertainment and gaming purposes.

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Digger Blog

MARCH 2, 2013

Here’s a taster of some of the kit to can expect to see at the show. ( don’t forget you can register for your free tickets now ). Ammann Equipment is displaying an extensive line up of machines from its range of Ammann compaction equipment and pavers, Yanmar mini excavators, machine attachments and Cormidi tracked dumpers. Also on display will be the recently revised line-up of tandem rollers weighing between 1.5t and 13t as well as rammers and compactor plates. “Ammann manufac

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 17, 2013

It’s been a while since I gave you something that was truly, mind numbingly, awesome! OK, FancyHands was close…but you had to pay for that. But what I have for you today takes the cake. Let me explain… CRM…Urggg! CRM is obviously a huge frustration in our industry. A few years ago, I even got together with some of the top minds in the industry to envision the Perfect CRM.

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The Constructor

MARCH 1, 2013

Deep foundations are those where the depth of foundation is generally greater than two times of width of footing (D = 2B). Deep foundations are.

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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 Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

It was 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and Stan Appleman, a Southeast-based general contractor, sat in his office sorting through papers. He typically used this time for his weekly ritual to reflect on his business, a practice started after the financial crisis almost bankrupt his 25-year-old construction company. He would start by reviewing a quote by Warren Buffett: “You don’t know who is swimming naked until the tide goes out.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 20, 2013

“The business case for green building has been proven,” said Jim Allen, President and CEO of Sloan Valve Co., at a recent Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington. read more.

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2013

Walgreens announced plans last week to build one of the nation's first net-zero retail stores. The Evanston, Ill., location will utilize solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal technology, LED lighting and ultra-high-efficiency refrigeration to produce energy equal to or greater than the building consumes. read more.

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Digger Blog

MARCH 11, 2013

Above: JCB 's new 427 wheeled loader. JCB claims to be the only leading equipment manufacturer to meet the regulations without relying on diesel particulate filters (DPF), after-treatment or additives such as Ad-Blue. Instead it uses in-cylinder technologies that somehow produce “a more efficient combustion process”, the tech guys say.

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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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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 10, 2013

We’ve all been there in one time or another. We ask for something important and either we don’t get it or we get it way too late. Why do they do that? Is it because they are inconsiderate jerks who just don’t get it? Maybe. But maybe there are other, more plausible, reasons. Let’s look at one possible scenario. They’d Rather Swim in Razorblades Than Do What You Asked Them To Do.

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The Constructor

MARCH 13, 2013

There are three types of joints in concrete construction, viz. construction joint, expansion joint and contraction joints. Learn more about Joints in.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 28, 2013

Ask these 10 questions to determine whether to rent, lease or buy equipment.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 25, 2013

Construction employment increased in 145 of 339 metropolitan areas between January 2012 and January 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment declined in 141 areas and remained level in 53. Construction employment increased in 145 of 339 metropolitan areas between January 2012 and January 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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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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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2013

WTTW Chicago, in partnership with the Society of Architectural Historians, has produced "10 Builidngs That Changed America," a TV show set to air May 12 on PBS. Hosted by Geoff Baer, the program looks at important structures ranging from Thomas Jefferson's Virginia statehouse (1788) to the Walt Disney Concert Hall by Frank Gehry (2003). Baer explores how the buildings changed America's ideas about architecture.

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Digger Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

The contractor, based at Burry Port in Carmarthenshire, bought the 52-tonne machines from Mason Brothers, its local Doosan Heavy dealer. Hy Impact Breaking mounts large attachments on them, such as Fractum impact breakers and hydraulic breakers. It uses these to recycle steel slag and scrap in the steel industry and crushing reinforced concrete in the demolition industry.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 12, 2013

Research study says consumers most enjoy the following about their yards and landscapes: relaxing, planting, and spending time with family. So how can contractors leverage this information when marketing their services?

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2013

The protection of reinforcement against corrosion can be done by any of the following method: a) Anticorrosive treatment using acid / alkali / other.

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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 Business Owner

MARCH 25, 2013

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 25, 2013) - The American Subcontractors Association presented its 2012 National Construction Best Practices Awards to five construction contractors that demonstrate an extraordinary level of commitment to best industry practices, such as safety management, prompt payment, prompt processing of change requests and claims, and effective project scheduling and coordination.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 19, 2013

The new Detroit Electric sports car will be revealed in April 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Detroit Electric). After an absence of over 70 years, Detroit Electric has returned to the legendary Motor City, promising job creation and a range of exciting 100% electric vehicles for the mass market. Heralding the rebirth of the original electric car brand, Detroit Electric has announced the establishment of its corporate headquarters on the 18 th floor of the iconic Fisher Building, located in downtown Detroit,

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BD+C

MARCH 6, 2013

A demonstration project under way at the International Building Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, is touted as the world's first algae-powered building. Two sides of the net-zero apartment facility, dubbed BIQ , have a bright green façade consisting of hollow glass panels filled with algae and water. read more.

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