January, 2013

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Inbound Marketing in Construction – Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ Inbound Marketing? 2. If yes, what types of inbound marketing activities do you employ? 3. What types of content do you develop?

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2012 Commercial Construction News Review…The Year that Was

HardHatChat

Englewood Construction had a lot to celebrate in 2012, including a prestigious Best Projects award from Engineering News Record Midwest magazine for the work it did at the Local 17 International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators headquarters in Tinley Park (shown here). As we welcome in the New Year, it’s customary for us to look back at what the previous year meant to Englewood Construction and the commercial construction industry as a whole.

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JOINTS IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Joints in concrete building construction are construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints and isolation joints. They prevent cracking of.

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Measuring Twice

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Most of us have heard the expression “measure twice, cut once.” It makes complete sense. But unless you’re in a profession where the cutting is particularly painful when done wrong, it may not be one you take to heart.

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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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How to Select a Tire Handler

Construction Business Owner

Tire-related downtime and maintenance represents a significant portion of construction equipment operating costs. In order to reduce these costs, consider all of your needs and ask the right questions when selecting a tire handler. Also, find a manufacturer that will provide not only a great product but a system of dealers and technicians who provide financing solutions and support.

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How to Be a Better Construction Marketer in 2013

Construction Marketing

In this time of New Year’s resolutions, why not set some goals for achieving marketing success? Following are 5 key initiatives that can help marketers crush the competition and get that promotion. Whether you market products or services to construction firms, homebuyers, or other targets in the vast construction industry, there are construction marketing musts that will improve your bottom line. 1.

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Total carnage as Deere hits a railway bridge

Digger Blog

Some of these shots have been doing the rounds on the machinery forum circuit for some time, but I had never seen them all before, so I figure it’s worth showing the best ones again here on the Digger Blog. I am led to believe that this “bridge strike” incident took place somewhere in Canada and that the driver of the truck and lowboy seriously misjudged the clearance with devastating effect!

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SELECTION OF GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS

The Constructor

The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials.

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Comfortable Shoes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In the course of any given week I'll engage with a number of folks outside of my company. I may visit some local customers, give an online presentation of our latest construction software to prospective clients, or talk to an industry analyst. But this time of year I'm reminded of how large and diverse our industry is because this is the time when I hit the road.

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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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Negotiating Construction Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground.

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Texas Is Business Facilities’ 2012 State Of The Year

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Texas , a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list. The Lone Star State last took the crown in 2007 and has placed no lower than second in the fierce competition for the magazine’s highest honor in each of the last five years. “Texas is our 2012 State of the Year because it without a doubt has the most dynamic economy of any state in the nation,” Business Facilities Editor in Ch

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Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP) Program

Construction Marketing

The Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP ) program is a professional certificate and credential designation specifically designed for marketing managers and executives in construction-related industries. The Construction Marketing Institute (CMI), the continuing education and professional training affiliate of the Construction Marketing Association, currently is offering CCMP designation for marketing managers and executives of brands that target the construction industry, or for

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JCB diggers join the hunt for buried WWII Spitfires

Digger Blog

The unassembled planes are thought to have been hidden in the ground by American engineers across three sites as World War II drew to a close. Now a bid to excavate for crates thought to contain more than 30 of the Spitfires is about to get underway at Rangoon International Airport and JCB is providing a 20 tonne JS200 tracked excavator, a 22 tonne JS220 tracked excavator and a 3CX Eco backhoe loader to complete the job.

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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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RATE ANALYSIS FOR BRICK MASONRY

The Constructor

Rate analysis of brickwork requires the determination of quantities of materials (bricks and mortar) and labours. Mortar can be of any proportions.

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Anything is Possible

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s a rare sunny January day here in Seattle as I write this, so I’m filled with a sense of “anything is possible” as we start into 2013. Of course for those of us who own or manage businesses the trick is to sort through what’s possible and make choices based on what will probably happen. Said differently, we need to look at all the “coulds” and then decide on our “shoulds.”.

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CASE STUDY: Real Problems, Expert Solutions

Construction Business Owner

Try these strategies to boost your marketing efforts.

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Trends Report: New facilities enhance the quality of campus life

BD+C

Institutions of higher learning are investing heavily in new facilities—student unions, dining facilities, residence halls, and the like—that address the non-academic side of campus life. They rarely serve just one purpose; more often than not, they offer a variety of physical spaces where students can eat, socialize, network, study, and relax. This is partly due to the need for cost effectiveness, but it’s also driven by a desire to integrate the academic with the social, a holistic approach th

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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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5 Places To Find Graphics For Proposals

Help Everybody Everyday

The best graphic to put into your proposal is one that is custom made to address the client’s needs. We all know that. However, sometimes we can either use a little help getting started or find ourselves looking for some stock solutions. Here are five places you can find stock imagery and graphics for your proposals. This list comes to you courtesy of the fine people from the Proposal Development and Writing Secrets Linkedin Group. iStockPhoto.

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Plant man’s dream becomes a reality

Digger Blog

Rob Williams, like so many of us, has been brought up around plant & machinery, with his father being an operator, it was only natural that Rob would follow in his footsteps. His career started with him taking up an apprenticeship as a plant mechanic, giving him invaluable knowledge on how engines, fuel systems, hydraulics and machinery work. After that the lure of the operator’s seat became overwhelming, and Rob went on the work with various plant hire and civil engineering firms in t

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COST ESTIMATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The Constructor

Cost estimation of construction projects is a very complex process containing many variable factors. Cost estimation requires proper study, training.

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Business Facilities’ 2012 Deal Of The Year: Baxter Bio/Pharma Complex In Georgia Takes Gold

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Baxter International’s decision to make a $1.3-billion investment in Georgia is the Gold Award winner in Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The Baxter bio-pharmaceutical facility, an integrated campus which will include three main manufacturing components as well as warehousing, utilities and lab support facilities, is expected to directly create 1,800 jobs with an economic impact of $6.2 billion.

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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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How to Maintain Strong Subcontractor Relationships

Construction Business Owner

Build a loyal network of subs and navigate conflicts.

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USGBC Releases 2012 List of Top 10 States for LEED

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012, highlighting those regions that are transforming buildings and communities across the country. The per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED, through which approximately 2.2 billion sf has been certified worldwide through 2012. read more.

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Construction Sector Adds 30,000 Jobs in December

Construction Equipment

Construction employers added 30,000 jobs in December 2012, while the industry's unemployment rate hit 13.5 percent, according to analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the monthly increase was the largest in nearly two years, driven primarily by increases in private sector demand for construction.

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Digger Blog readers doing their bit in the snow

Digger Blog

Neil Grainger of Always Digging fame, has been out and about clearing premises around his village, with a hired in JCB 530-70 telehandler with loading bucket. Another JCB machine keeping busy in the snow clearing duties is Luke Finney’s JCB 3CX. Luke from the Leicestershire area, has even been called on to clear snow from the local police station car park!

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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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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

Construction Materials management can be defined as "the function responsible for the coordination of planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving,

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Ford Unveils New Pickup Truck Concept

Green Industry Professionals

The Ford Atlas Concept will define future pickup trucks, Ford says, by offering a blend of increased functionality, fuel efficiency, durability and productivity.

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The Project Manager’s MBA: Introduction to ?Marketing

Construction Business Owner

Satisfied customers are your best vehicle for marketing.

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