Construction Marketing
JULY 31, 2012
The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on social media. Find out what social media networks your construction marketing peers are implementing, and which ones are working, by taking a quick and anonymous survey. These survey results will be shared at our upcoming Social Media Summit for Construction Brands Webcast on September 18, 2012 at 1PM CDT.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 25, 2012
There’s a saying that I’ve heard over the years, “write about what you know.” So, I’d like to take this week to talk about a subject I really know – construction software – something I’ve been doing for more than thirty years.
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HardHatChat
JULY 23, 2012
Building Michigan Avenue flagship stores for international brands like Zara is a sweet spot for Englewood Construction. With the 2012 Summer Olympics right around the corner, it got me thinking that with London six hours ahead of Chicago, much of what we’ll be watching will be old news taped from earlier in the day. While most of us will accept delayed Olympic news due to the time zone difference, the same isn’t true when working with international brands and new retail construction.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 26, 2012
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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Carol Hagen
JULY 12, 2012
Insightful for Construction Office and Field Technology. Yesterday I received a gift via email that I thought I should share, this ebook. It’s a quick read from the president of AIIM International, who understands why doing business like you used to will be to the detriment of your business. This title reminded me of “the Cloud and Mobile Computing Technology” panel discussion at the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Annual Conference last month.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 24, 2012
A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will evaluate the BIG 4 social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter), and new options including Google+ and new social media marketing options including Google+. Numerous case studies will demonstrate social media best practices. Results of a national survey will be presented. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 1 pm CDT.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 18, 2012
This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. I’m often asked why many construction companies don’t put more effort into worksite safety if the financial and competitive reasons show that safety should be a priority.
Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 9, 2012
'While driving down to the Bay Area for the ENR Future Tech conference in San Francisco, Rob & I took the opportunity to discuss several aspects of our business, and the industry in general. One thing our Business Consutant had asked me about recently was our plan for selling some of the new estimating database tools that Rob has been developing.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2012
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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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.
Carol Hagen
JULY 13, 2012
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) had an interesting panel discussion at their conference last month entitled, “Cloud and Mobile Computing Technology for the Construction Industry” Definitions and software tech firms all agreed that a hybrid approach will be necessary and that the main players are working hard at delivering something that controllers and risk managers can embrace.
Constructonomics
JULY 24, 2012
The interior design and construction of a workplace can make a huge difference in worker productivity. A host of big and little things contribute how healthy, happy, satisfied and, above all, productive employees are in their work place. Among the most important of these are whether or not employees work in groups or have their own private work spaces, the amount of noise in the area where they work, the furniture layout, thermal comfort and ventilation and lighting.
Construction Marketing
JULY 18, 2012
Per our previous blog, on Link Building Basics , building links, inbound links, or back-links to your website and/or blog are key to building search authority and improving rank in search engine results pages (SERPs). Advanced link building includes submitting your website, blog, articles and white papers, and news releases to online directories to achieve links.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 11, 2012
Sometimes in the evening when I’m working on a few things, such as this blog, I’ll also try to carry on a conversation with my wonderful and patient wife Sallie. Once I’m deep into the work, my end of the conversation decays into “uh huh,” “really?” and similar witty and relevant remarks. Clearly, I’ve stopped having an intentional conversation.
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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?
Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 13, 2012
'We just returned from ENR Future Tech conference in San Francisco, which was mainly geared to future technology in the construction industry. My goals for Rob & me were to make us think, and to generate ideas to help us provide more valuable services, with a higher level of expertise and broadened perspective, to our clientele. I wasn’t disappointed.
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 5, 2012
I imagine you deal with this a lot. Someone at your firm has this great marketing idea that you should implement. It’s a sure sign that the staff member sees the importance of marketing and wants to contribute. You certainly don’t want to discourage that and their idea is actually pretty good. In fact, it’s great. Unfortunately, your firm may be suffering from “great idea-itis” and you have just walked into a minefield.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2012
July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics. Codes and Standards Adoption and Enforcement.
Constructonomics
JULY 28, 2012
While this may be a little past due, recognition is still warranted for the completion of the office space conversion project done by Constructonomics. The project was started on January 3rd, 2012 and completed prior to the May 3rd scheduled completion date. The total project costs totaled over $500,000. The project involved conversion of an existing auto parts store into the main office of the Reading Area Water Authority.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 12, 2012
Hopefully you’ve heard of the power of link building for improving your search authority and rank in search engine results pages (SERPs). Most often, link building (also called inbound links or back-links ) relates to having other, authoritative websites, blogs or directories link to your website and/or blog. One tactic, so-called submission is the subject of our next blog, Link-Building Advanced: Submission Tips and Tricks.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 12, 2012
Remodel Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often remodel contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Nothing is further from the truth. Not all construction workers are the same. You would never hire a construction worker with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your residential remodeling crew because they are trained to rip and tear, yell, get aggressive and bully everyone and
Stok
JULY 13, 2012
Warren Neilson – hard at work and dominating on the EBS basketball hoop! EBS is very excited to welcome our newest Sustainability Consultant, Warren Neilson. Warren has worked with several Sustainability-focused organizations, including the World Green Building Council, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Green Building Council of Australia, and the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability. [.].
Julian Construction
JULY 7, 2012
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. « Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Damage | Main. | Professional Inspector Calls For Inspections For Home Safety » 07/07/2012.
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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!
Building Information Management
JULY 30, 2012
3D visualization is not BIM. BIM is the process of efficient life-cycle management supported by digital technology. Until appropriate process and technologies are deployed BIM will not become mainstream and the architecture, engineering, construction, and building operations/facility management sectors will continue their trend of low productivity and waste.
Revit OpEd
JULY 6, 2012
Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Friday, July 06, 2012. YUZU Site Measuring. I received an email yesterday letting me know about YUZU. Their website is found via Picard Innovations , a Dutch firm based in Amsterdam. For readers that are already familiar with the Point Known PKNail site measuring system it appears to be similar, at least in concept.
SAB Magazine
JULY 26, 2012
Canada’s building stock is relatively old. According to Statistics Canada’s 2000 Commercial and Institutional Building Energy Use Survey [CIBEUS], about 70% of the country’s commercial and institutional buildings were constructed before 1980. 1Since these older buildings consume more energy than their newer counterparts, retrofitting them with energy-efficient technologies can have significant impact on the building sector’s overall energy profile.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 24, 2012
Select your favourite cover. We’re almost ready to publish: Social media and marketing for architectural, engineering and construction companies – What you really need to know to achieve profitable results. I expect the release will be on August 15. The book needs a bit of final writing and proof-reading and this Friday will go to the e-book formatter (a new trade that didn’t exist just a couple of years ago).
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ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2012
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Julian Construction
JULY 7, 2012
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. « Common Foundation Problems Linked To Poor Drainage | Main. | Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes » 07/07/2012.
CAD Shack
JULY 11, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The New Nightmare 20 Years later. I was looking for something completely different, when in the company archives, I found a hard copy of a presentation by John F. Hill from HNTB given on August 6th 1992 titled " CADD Risk Management: The New Nightmare ". I laughed, I cried, I realized some of the things we were scared of back then turned out to be ridiculous and others are the same things we are scared of today.
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