May, 2012

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Trade Show and Event Strategies for Construction Brands FREE Webcast

Construction Marketing

Join us on for a FREE Webcast Tuesday July 17, 2012 on Trade Show and Event Strategies for Construction Brands. A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will share tips and best practices for live trade show events, virtual events including webcasts, and networking events. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 1 pm CDT.

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How to Avoid a Commercial Construction Scandal

HardHatChat

Don't forget to vet your general contractor's background and experience when reviewing bids. This quartet from Englewood Construction has almost 100 years of combined commercial construction experience among them -- (l to r) Chuck Taylor, Bill Di Santo, Kim Redmond and Rod Frank. While there are three sides to every story, recent commercial construction news stories like this one from the Chicago Tribune , “Construction firm caught in contract probe” , really burn me up.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proo

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Architecture and Planning Industry Stats on LinkedIn

Carol Hagen

Architecture in Bermuda 1939 – before LinkedIn existed Architects and Planners have been busy creating profiles on LinkedIn. The latest statistics (as of May 16, 2012) show there are 1,128,581 LinkedIn profiles in the Architecture and Planning Industry. For those readers interested in knowing just where all these profiles are in the world, here’s a breakdown: United States 337,376.

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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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OSHA dealt setback in 18-year dispute over alleged willful violations

FDR Safety

In a case that took a stunning 18 years to resolve, a federal appeals court has limited OSHA’s ability to impose willful violations, which carry heavier potential penalties than standard violations. The case stemmed from a citation personally served in 1994 by then-Secretary of Labor Robert Reich against Dayton Tire alleging 100 willful violations and proposing a penalty of approximately $7.5 million.

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Leveraging LinkedIn: Pages and Applications

Construction Marketing

Most people define LinkedIn as a digital resume. This definition fails to underline the power of LinkedIn for highlighting your company. Having a fully functional company page on LinkedIn will act as a resource to anyone interested in working with you or your company. LinkedIn will assist you in creating your company page, by giving you a step-by-step walk through.

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Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and Costs

Green Building Law Update

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. Here are two reasons: 1. The policy is a waste of taxpayer money. 2. The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. LEED + Green Building Code = Duplicative Costs. This concept is so logical to me that I have had trouble articulating it.

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Is Your Roof in Good Shape? - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

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. « Construction Company Issues Public Statement On Foundation Safety | Main. | Foundation Issues with Older Homes » 05/06/2012.

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Construction Benchmarks: Technology for Financial Health

Carol Hagen

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) has a hidden gem that outsiders are unaware of. It’s the Benchmarking Builder, part of the CFMA’s Annual Financial Survey. This serves as a measurement of how you are doing compared to the “Best In Class” construction firms across the United States and provides your firm with goals to strive for.

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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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OSHA’s warning on incentive plans raises concerns

FDR Safety

OSHA’s warning about workplace rewards programs that might encourage employees not to report injuries raises concerns that some good companies may be unfairly caught up in an enforcement action. Before I begin, let me make clear that no one at FDRsafety buys into incentive programs. We favor more fundamental approaches based on management responsibility, compliance and creating a culture of employees “wanting to be safe.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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Leveraging LinkedIn Groups: Build Your Network!

Construction Marketing

LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn was created for business professionals to communicate within a trusted network. These discussions happen within LinkedIn groups and fuel most of the interaction across the whole site. LinkedIn Groups opens a world of possibilities and allows you to accomplish several business activities. Your personal profile allows you to join and display up to 50 groups that you belong to, which you can use as a way to demonstrate your areas of expertise.

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Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and.

Green Building Law Update

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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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Revit OpEd: BIM Coordinator for Civil 3D and Revit

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Thursday, May 10, 2012. BIM Coordinator for Civil 3D and Revit. Autodesk Labs posted an application that was developed by Autodesk Consulting. You can read more information HERE. It functions as a plug-in that is installed in both applications, Civil 3D and Revit.

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Construction PDFs: How General Contractors Streamline Processes

Carol Hagen

When it comes to sharing documents, the Portable Document Format (PDF) is the standard. Everyone receives PDFs via email, but not all PDFs are designed for construction industry use. Most PDF software will address the needs of administrative personnel but the operations side of the contracting business is ignored. So what do I mean by a construction PDF?

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How lean and safe thinking cuts costs

FDR Safety

A prospective client asked about the ROI of using lean and safe thinking to build an organizational culture where safety is a value and elimination of waste is part of the company’s DNA. This is a tough question, as the tools and thinking are different than many processes that allow you to project an ROI ahead of time. What sets lean and safe thinking apart is the granularity of how you see things.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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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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Foundation Issues with Older Homes - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

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. « Is Your Roof in Good Shape? | Main. | Roof Maintenance Vital To Safety, Warns Construction Company » 05/31/2012.

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4 Things Gretzky Can Teach You About Marketing

Help Everybody Everyday

You might be racking up the small victories, but are you landing the big wins? Are you making amazing things happen? Maybe you need to be more like Wayne Gretzky. For those who don’t know, Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player who ever lived. Any marketer can learn a lot from how he conducted business and how he made big plays. Here are four simple things you can learn from “the great one.” Gretzky Skated To Where The Puck Was Going, Not Where It Had Been.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Nomitech introduces CostOS.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Monday, May 28, 2012. Nomitech introduces CostOS Version 4.3 with implanted BIM measure and parametric assemblies. Nomitech just launches the updated version of its Cost Estimating solution, CostOS 4.3. With this new version the estimating professionals will be able to price any phase of an estimate (from cost plan or viability to final bid) on a solitary platform, with implanted BIM. measure and parametric assemblies by applying local (histor

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Revit OpEd: Dept. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Monday, May 14, 2012. Dept. of Echo - Dont use the Basic Ceiling. Originally posted here August 2009 and still true with Revit 2013. When an architect uses the Basic Ceiling-Generic type they are creating a situation for the Revit MEP user they may not be aware of.

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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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Preventive Maintenance Can Reduce Safety Risk

FDR Safety

Preventive maintenance and safety are disciplines not typically seen as closely related, but bridging the two silos can help identify low probability risks with severe injury potential. A risk assessment of your facility and processes, talking with maintenance workers and supervisors about tasks infrequently / rarely performed, and other means to gain input on jobs not typically reviewed are steps in the right direction.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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California Lien Law In For A Change…

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. There have been numerous write-ups with commentators chiming in on whether the changes are a good thing or a bad thing. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly. As of July 1, 2012 the governing statutes will be assigned to new numbers and a new section of the California Civil Code.

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The #1 Thing Marketers Can Learn From Mark Messier

Help Everybody Everyday

My recent article on what marketers can learn from Wayne Gretzky prompted this interesting response from Twitter. Challenge accepted! Messier’s Lesson For Marketers: Get It Done, Even If You Have To Do It Yourself. Mark Messier was a contemporary and teammate of Wayne Gretzky’s. He is another one of the greatest hockey players to ever live.

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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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DebunkTheBIM: Should have 3D computer knowledge.

DebunkTheBIM

DebunkTheBIM. I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, May 31, 2012.

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Revit OpEd: Apply View Template to all Views

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Apply View Template to all Views. I dont recall when this first showed up but I noticed it first in Revit 2012. Heres what it looks like with a right-click in Revit 2013. My first reaction was cool!

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Windmills

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.