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December, 2011

Blogging For Construction Marketing – Part Two

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2011

This is the second blog in a two part series on Blogging for Construction Marketing. Part 1 covered the benefits of blogging, blog platforms and features. This blog, Part 2, will consider the ongoing management and implementation of the blog, which focuses primarily on content. Other ongoing blog management considerations are building a blogroll and corresponding reciprocal links , updating other resource or content items like case studies , and supporting search engine optimization.

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Construction Resource IDEA Schedule

Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Happy Holidays from the Hard Hat Chat team -- Chuck Taylor, Kim Sawyer and Bill Di Santo. As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you nam

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

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Construction Software Software Accounting

Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding

The Constructor

DECEMBER 21, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

Did You Miss Greenbuild?

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Over the past year, I've been lucky enough to get to know Jeremy Sigmon at the US Green Building Council. Jeremy works to educate the public and government officials about building codes. It has been a busy year for him with the introduction of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC). When Jeremy invited me to sit on a panel at Greenbuild in Toronto, I jumped at the opportunity.

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Green Liability Legal Risk

Construction: What’s Your “X” factor?

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Successful contractors know what their xfactors are and if they align with your supplier’s, employee’s or project owner’s interests. Your differentiaters can attract talent, press and business. Just how do you leverage your xfactors? Talent Attraction Xfactors. When it comes to talent, three items come to mind: culture match, reputation and technology.

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Construction: What’s Your “X” factor?

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 22, 2011

CoreCon

CoreCon Construction iPad Project Management

CMA Announces National Board of Directors

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA), a professional organization launched in 2010, and has appointed six directors and seeks more. Founder and chairman Neil M. Brown has announced that Rick Kean , Jim Scarlata , Kevin Enke , Tim O’Brien , Deborah Hodges and Paul Deffenbaugh have agreed to serve on the board. Mr. Kean is Managing Director of the Business Marketing Institute, and former Executive Director of the Business Marketing Association (BMA).

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Leases Retail Office Engineering

Darnell and Emotional Intelligence Get Shout Out from ENR

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 11, 2011

I received an email a few weeks ago from Brent Darnell telling me and a number of his other LinkedIn contacts that ENR magazine published a review of his book, “The People Profit Connection.” Due to time constraints, workload, prior obligations (ok fine, it was procrastination), I just got around to reading it yesterday – it was good.

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Bidding Risk Profitability Industrial

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

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Construction Software Software Insurance

COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2011

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Concrete Portland Foundation Materials

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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Maybe We Should Rethink LEED Laws

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2011

For much of 2011, my focus has been the Destiny USA project. This should not come as a surprise to readers who waded through my thirteen posts on the topic. I had planned to not write about the Destiny USA project again. But then I came across a press release while I was at Greenbuild: Destiny USA in Syracuse Aims to be America's Largest LEED® Gold Certified Commercial Retail Project; More than 100 Tenant Retail Spaces to Also be Certified.

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Green Certification Retail IRS

Construction Budgeting Resource for Arizona

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Construction company budgets are heavily weighted to the salary and compensation plans of their employees. Whether it’s the chief estimator, accountant or IT director, knowing what the going rates are in your area can help you budget and ultimately attract the best talent to your construction firm. Here in Arizona, the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is conducting an on-line Construction industry salary survey.

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Arizona Budgeting Budget Resource

Blogging For Construction Marketing – Part One

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is the first blog in a two part series on Blogging for Construction Marketing. Part 1 covers the benefits of blogging, blog platforms, and features. Part 2 , considers the ongoing management and implementation of the blog, which focuses primarily on content. For many construction marketers, blogging has become one of the most important marketing tactics for several reasons.

Construction

Construction Engineering Management Resource

Tips for a Successful Project

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 1, 2011

. . Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. The Five “P’s” It’s true; we reap what we sow. It’s no accident when a construction project is built on time and within budget; without sacrificing quality workmanship or materials. From the outset, construction estimating is the backbone for establishing a solid foundation for any project.

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Estimating Bidding Budgeting Budget

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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Construction

Construction Software Software US

Journal of Environmental Engineering

The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Engineering

Engineering Concrete Foundation Materials

Congress Restricts LEED Spending : Green Building Law Update

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2011

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A New Way to Consume Carol’s Construction Technology

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 24, 2011

Google Currents App (like Flipboard on ios) has my construction, social media & technology content. Read it all in here from your smartphone [link].

Construction

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.

Contractors

Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor.

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Hiring a Contractor | Main. | Julian Construction Services 55 Cities of Southern California » 12/23/2011.

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Los Angeles Contractors Foundation Construction

Evergreen Brick Works

SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Located in Toronto’s Don Valley, Evergreen Brick Works is the revitalization of a 4.9-hectare, century-old brick factory that closed its doors 20 years ago. The site has been transformed into Canada’s first large-scale community environmental centre.

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Revit Site Green

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Software

Software Software Accounting Construction

Journal of Structural Engineering

The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2011

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering Engineering Concrete Foundation

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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Maybe We Should Rethink LEED Laws : Green Building Law Update

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Green

Are Your Construction Press Releases Social?

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Press Release: You can embed Tweets in your Blog! Today I am using one blog post and a Tweet to entice my Construction Tech blog readers to my other blog and to Twitter. We need to be reminded that Construction Press Releases Need to be Social. That’s the premise in this week’s “Social Plus Websites for Small Business” Blog. It’s a great resource for social topics, business development, and marketing, still focused on construction.

Construction

Construction IDEA Accounting Resource

Julian Construction Services 55 Cities of Southern California - Julian.

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor | Main. | Types of Home Foundations » 12/23/2011.

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California Los Angeles Foundation Construction

Construction Estimating Departments

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 30, 2011

First and foremost contractors need to understand that a successful construction estimating department takes a serious commitment and a large investment to operate properly. Construction estimators are the nucleus of your construction business, greatly impacting it’s success or failure. . Upper echelon estimators are not easy to find and you will need to pay them well.

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Estimating Construction Project Management Contractors

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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