Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'Contractors are hearing a lot about ways to use new technological applications, from building information modeling (BIM) to employing tablets and iPads in the field. One misconception is that only multibillion-dollar corporations are prepared to take advantage of these processes and tools. In fact, smaller construction firms can be more nimble to take advantage of these opportunities faster if they are prepared.
HardHatChat
JULY 11, 2013
'The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timel
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Construction Marketing
JULY 12, 2013
'The local search war for construction and construction-related brands is heating up and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) are increasingly important. One element of your local search-ranking factor is the number and quality of reviews your business receives. And for construction service brands this is even more critical, as outside recommendations carry more weight in the consumer’s mind.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 11, 2013
'I was asked recently where I get ideas for my blog. A number come from things I encounter during the course of the day, but many times my topics occur to me when I go for a run. Which is usually outdoors, even in the Seattle drizzle. But on days when the drizzle turns more substantial, I hop on the treadmill.
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Carol Hagen
JULY 25, 2013
'Business development professionals serving the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries know that the face to face meeting is golden. As technology progresses and the generation gaps have become segmented much has been said about Gen-X, Gen-Y and how texting and social media are growing exponentially. So what communication method is preferred?
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'On any worksite, the most important element is the safety of the workers and nearby pedestrians. It is essential to make sure the product you choose to light your worksite is set up correctly to provide adequate light and not cause any hazards. It is also important to position and adjust the lights correctly to avoid blinding workers or creating a glare hazard for nearby motorists.
Digger Blog
JULY 2, 2013
'The JCB mud run is now in it's second year, attracted some 1,000 entrants, which is double last year’s field. They lined up for the five-mile endurance course which gave them the chance to pit their wits against slippery obstacles and gunge-filled challenges. Their muddy efforts, which were cheered on by a thousand more spectators, helped to raise a staggering £40,276 which will be donated to JCB's nominated charity the NSPCC for its work in Staffordshire.
Construction Marketing
JULY 2, 2013
'The 2013 Construction Marketing STAR Awards have begun! The annual Construction Marketing STAR awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year Awards announce a CALL FOR ENTRIES with early entry deadline of September 6, 2013. With sixteen categories (78 sub-categories), the Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the best marketing across categories such as advertising, Internet, packaging, trade shows and more.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 22, 2013
'Business Facilities , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. According to BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers, several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in the magazine’s 2013 state rankings.
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BD+C
JULY 10, 2013
'A jury of high-rise design and construction professionals has selected four regional winners in the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat''s 2013 Best Tall Building Awards , which honor the world''s best new skyscrapers each year. Body Image: read more.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2013
'Diagnosing, explaining water quality issues now a crucial part of customer service. SPRING, TEXAS — Milton Frank Plumbing has been serving the area north of Houston for more than 28 years. For the past seven, Patrick Duffy has been working for Milton Frank as a service technician and team leader. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'No two jobsites are alike. The crew size, scope of work and site environment differ on every job. But, no matter the construction project’s specifics, an emphasis on crew safety is a common thread. Even one minor incident can create long-term injuries and a huge financial burden.
Digger Blog
JULY 30, 2013
'Barry – that’s him above on the on the right – set up Barry Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd eight years ago. His work is varied from proper construction stuff like excavation, drainage and general groundworks to sports pitches and golf course construction. About six months ago, he thought it time to go out and buy a new machine – “to reinvest in our business and give confidence to our clients that we are in it for the long haul” he says. “We went to all the
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Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 31, 2013
'Recovery for unreasonable delays caused by others can be based upon a breach of an implied obligation not to hinder or delay the other party’s performance. Wow, that’s a mouthful! Let’s look at an example. In Foster & Creighton Company v. Wilson Contracting , the Tennessee Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving a project at Key Field in Mississippi.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 23, 2013
'Business Facilities has released it’s annual state Automotive Manufacturing Strength ranking. For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Tennessee has defended its automotive crown as the top-ranked state in this flagship category, holding off a strong challenge from a surging Alabama and an expanding automotive sector in Kentucky. The Volunteer State is home to Nissan, Volkswagen and General Motors production hubs. “With VW intent on selling at least 1 million vehicles in the No
BD+C
JULY 16, 2013
'The blog Technabob featured a novel technological innovation that could transform the building demolition industry. Inspired by the movie "Wall-E," Swedish student designer Omer Haciomeroglu designed a robot prototype, called the ERO Concrete Recycling Robot, that uses water jets to break up concrete structures and then sucks up the water and debris for reuse and recycling.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 30, 2013
'WACO, TEXAS — After being featured on “Undercover Boss” in 2012, Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group , parent company to seven service brand franchises, inclu. read more.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'Most people, regardless of political affiliation, agree that the current immigration system is broken. Although President George W. Bush pushed hard for immigration reform, the tragedy of 9/11 changed everything relating to immigration. Now, almost 12 years later, the opportunity for reform presents itself again. Where it Stands.
Digger Blog
JULY 19, 2013
'The Hitachi excavator is the largest of its kind in Belgium, it’s not only helping to enhance productivity on the 30 hectare site, but is also a key part of the company’s environmental efforts. CBR is part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, which has seven production facilities located in the Benelux countries, including the Lixhe plant, which makes 1.6 million tonnes of cement annually.
Construction Equipment
JULY 1, 2013
'Witt Plumbing has been cited by OSHA for five safety violations after a worker died from injuries received when a trench collapsed at a job site in Hastings, Neb., Jan. 16. The worker was locating a sewage drain pipe at a home under construction when the unprotected trench collapsed.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 10, 2013
'It might look like the industry''s giants are sitting atop the world. But Big Box Landscaping isn''t all it''s cracked up to be. Here are nine reasons why.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 2, 2013
'The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to the world’s premier green building rating system. The final overall vote was 86 percent in favor of adopting LEED v4. This includes 90 percent approval from the user category of the voting body, 77 percent approval from the general interest category and 89 percent approval from the producer category. read more.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 3, 2013
'At first, plumbing manufacturers were concerned; they worried that the wetted surfaces of faucets would have to be either stainless steel or plastic. Since then there have been a number of innovations, such as lining the interior of faucets with PEX, and the metallurgy of low-lead brass has made big advances. But while manufacturers have been able to gear up for the change in the law, it still poses problems for the rest of the industry.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was initially passed in 1935. Most employers think of the NLRA as the federal law that governs how employers recognize and deal with unions, and with more than 93 percent of the private sector not represented by unions, many construction employers believe this law may not apply to their workforces. Others simply are unfamiliar with this law.
Digger Blog
JULY 2, 2013
'This monster of a machine goes beyond the standard D6T XL semi universal (SU) blade and delivers a more versatile, manoeuvrable version. This new blade allows the operator to hydraulically adjust the blade lift, angle and tilt simultaneously using the ergonomically designed blade control. The operator can also manually operate blade pitch. The versatility of the VPAT blade gives the D6T the ability to take on a variety of applications such as finish grading, spreading material, side casting, V-
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Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2013
'Construction employment increased in 191 of 339 metropolitan areas between June 2012 and June 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment declined in 97 metro areas and was flat in 51.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 29, 2013
'The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. NOLA was followed by Newport News (VA), Baltimore and Philadelphia, respectively, in the annual logistics assessment from BF , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2013
'The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Body Image: read more.
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