Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'The construction industry may have been slow to warm up to mobile technology, but new data shows that firms are embracing mobile work strategies faster than ever. As they do, they face many new challenges. How can a firm make technology work for everyone? How can a company keep data accessible but secure? And with the rapid pace of technological change and improvement, how does a firm prepare for what’s next?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'Columns foundations need strengthening in the case of applying additional loads. Widening and strengthening of existing foundations may be carried.
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Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'While 82% of construction professionals employ inbound marketing techniques, landing pages rank below many other tactics with only 42% leveraging such a powerful tool ( CMA Inbound Marketing Study ). Often, landing pages are developed for relevant keywords with high search volume. Keyword analysis supports this initiative. In addition, offers with registrations are often used with these pages dedicated to keywords to drive lead generation.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'Not too long ago, our marketing director lost his iPad after leaving it in a rental car while traveling. For many, this would be a near catastrophic event, given the amount of personal (and often business) data that is often kept on any mobile device. Fortunately, he had installed an app that cleared all of his personal information and locked down the iPad.
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Constructonomics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
'I’ve occasionally dansed around the issue of construction labor unions on this site, but of course I have not taken any definitive stance on one side or the other. While one may think that this lack of commitment resulted from an aversion to being thrown in the Sckuylkill River with two concrete “slippers” on my feet, the reality is that I was very much on the fence about the whole idea of labor unions.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Contractors have to be able to multitask to stay in business. Sometimes, however, so many things are going on simultaneously that it’s difficult to determine where time is best spent. Nels Solum of Solum Construction LLC asks the following question: What steps can I take to make sure I am managing my time properly?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
'Construction errors during concreting at site may occur due to failure to follow specified procedures and good practice or outright carelessness.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
'Submit your entries before the FINAL entry deadline: September 27, 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. Each category will have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, along with a BEST in SHOW. The Construction Marketer of the Year™ award recognizes individuals or companies for marketing excellence with regional and national winners.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'I’m constantly amazed by the speed with which new technology and new devices are reaching the marketplace. It was only a few years ago that the iPad debuted, but tablet sales have grown so fast that now more than one-third of adults in the U.S. own one. Laptops continue to become lighter, hybrid tablet/laptops are available, and smart phones are becoming the norm.
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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.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'Designed specifically to work in the recycling and wastes management industries, the CX240B SL scrap handler delivers maximum safety, power and performance, while the 721F XR wheeled loader boasts extra-reach loader arms to make light work of bulk haulage trailers. For smaller operations, both wheeled and tracked compact loaders provide the perfect power source for a range of handling attachments.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'When sports teams travel to a game, they battle fatigue, strange surroundings, and thousands of hostile, roaring fans. The home team meanwhile, rested, confident in their city and familiar with the facility, rides the fan energy that rocks their building when they step onto the field or court. Home advantage can play a significant role in game outcomes.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Project controls, including standardized approaches, processes and reporting, are designed to manage all costs and financial aspects of a project through its life cycle—from initial estimating and budgeting to forecasting, measuring progress, controlling change, reconciling actual expenditures and closing out the project. They should also provide better visibility into how a project is performing and allow teams to make proactive decisions to improve performance during the project’s execution.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
'Reinforcement detailing of a slab is done based on its support conditions. Slab may be supported on walls or beams or columns. Slab supported.
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SAB Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
'Founded in 1971 and located five kilometres from downtown Vancouver, the VanDusen Botanical Garden preserves an important 22-hectare environmental oasis within an increasingly dense urban context.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
'American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct.26. Klein Tools is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society in their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Chicago Walk as a flagship sponsor and joins thousands who will participate in the 5K fundraising walk on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Soldier Field, Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. read more.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'The 120m-long tied-arch bridge was lifted by three big Terex crawler cranes onto 20m-high piers to carry the the A23 motorway between Hamburg and Heide in north Germany. The structure was brought to site on modular transporters and then placed on a pontoon and floated over the river Stör, ready to be raised. For the lift itself, Sarens set up a Terex CC 6800 (rated at 1250-tonnes maximum capacity) on one side of the river bank to take 600 tonnes of the bridge’s weight.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'Earlier this year, BD+C reported on a net-zero apartment facility in Hamburg, Germany, that is touted to be the world''s first algae-powered building. Arup, the project''s lead engineer, recently posted a video on the project. The firm''s European Research and Technology Leader, Jan Wurm, PhD, offers a tour of the new building and talks with other members of the façade development team.
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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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'When the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program in 2000, who could have known this idea would turn into a global movement with more than 1.5 million square feet of building space ?becoming LEED certified every day? The program has grown to include more than 184,000 LEED-credentialed professionals and more than 51,000 projects participating in LEED, making up 9.7 billion square feet of construction space.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'Methods of Rainwater Harvesting Broadly there are two ways of harvesting rainwater. (i) Surface runoff harvesting (ii) Roof top.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'According to results of an industry-wide survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 74 percent of construction firms report having trouble finding qualified workers to fill key roles. “Many construction firms are already having a hard time finding qualified workers and expect construction labor shortages will only get worse,” said Stephen E.
SAB Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
'Nestled behind a line of trees in Douglas New Brunswick and overlooking the Saint John River is the cedar-clad home known as Naugler House. The two-level retirement home, the first Passive House in the province and constructed by the owner’s son Tim Naugler of Southern Exposure Construction Inc., delivers year-round comfort that a Passive House provides.
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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!
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'Campbell Contracts, based in County Fermanagh, is one of the main subcontractors on the £100m project. It has been using Hill accessories since its first Hill quick hitch back in 1996 – on a Samsung 210 tracked excavator. This proved to be “dependable and easy to use”, says Rory Kelly, Campbell’s health & safety manager, so they have kept going back.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'One risk facing the construction industry is liability for defects in a company’s work. Setting aside the complexity of modern construction, multiple tiers of contractors and suppliers are involved in a typical commercial or residential project and, despite their best efforts, they may interfere to damage the work of other trades or otherwise install defective work on a project.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
'Common design and detailing errors in construction arises due to either inadequate structural design or due to lack of attention to relatively minor.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
'Volvo CE and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. have signed an agreement to promote efficient methods of earthmoving worldwide. A Volvo articulated dump truck (ADT) pulling a K-Tec ADT Scraper is recognized as an approved advancement in the construction and mining industries. Both Volvo and K-Tec will honor previously issued warranty statements to their respective equipment when machinery is working together on job sites.
Help Everybody Everyday
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
'When writing proposals, you have to set your firm apart. So, what do we do? We try everything in the book to convince the client we are better. Our work is better, our people are better, and our customer service is better. There is just one problem: that’s a huge mistake. Tying to convince the client that you are better is actually a fool’s game.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'He spent nearly two hours standing on the front panel of an FMX construction truck that had been hoisted more than 70 feet above the water in Gothenburg harbour for the shooting of a promotional film. That's him there in the photo above, and below looking rather nervous before his ascent. “I have to admit I had butterflies in my stomach and I certainly wondered more than once what I’d let myself in for,” he says. “I’m no mountain-climber and I don’t like
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