Construction Marketing

MAY 3, 2019

If you hope to expand the client base for your construction company, excellent marketing is essential. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Several time-tested strategies won’t strain your budget. Here are seven smart, cost-effective ideas for maximizing your marketing reach. 1. Leverage Search Engine Optimization. In today’s world, people turn to the internet when they want information.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2019

Gen Tech. Gen Wii. Net Gen. Digital Natives. Homeland Generation. Plurals. iGeneration. If these descriptions of the next generation of our workforce sound like a foreign language to you, you’ll want to pay close attention. Millennials are no longer “the next generation.” 1 In fact, Generation Z has claimed the title as this next wave of individuals enters the workforce.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2019

The first question a leader should ask is: Do we have an operational standard for preconstruction being used by every project manager, estimator and superintendent/foreman? If the answer is no, you have your first obstacle to overcome. .

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The Constructor

MAY 3, 2019

A spillway is a hydraulic structure built at a dam site, for effectively disposing of the surplus water from a reservoir after it has been filled to.

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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.

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Lets Build

MAY 16, 2019

For every stage of a construction project, from the simplest to the most complex, there are certain steps and processes that need to be followed to ensure a successful outcome. Projects in construction may vary based on their size, the number of stakeholders involved, budget and delivery date. Regardless of the case, though, a construction.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 8, 2019

Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Digger Blog

MAY 23, 2019

JCB may be synonymous with the backhoe loader but in 2019 it celebrates 50 years of manufacturing wheeled loading shovels. JCB may be synonymous with the backhoe loader but in 2019 it celebrates 50 years of manufacturing wheeled loading shovels.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2019

Even though Construction Safety Week is in our rearview, developing safer processes for the jobsite should something your team continues to focus on throughout the year. While your company likely already has safety rules and processes in place, there's always room for improvement.

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The Constructor

MAY 27, 2019

Skirting is basically a board that runs along the border between the interior wall and the floor. It covers the improper edges, avoids scratches from.

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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.

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Lets Build

MAY 1, 2019

Since its emergence, digital technology has affected a great number of industries across the globe. While it’s more visible in certain areas, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, it’s the construction industry that’s taking the biggest advantage of it now. The era of digitalisation has finally reached contractors and their businesses, and it’s about time.

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Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2019

The modern jobsite's move to simulators, controllers, VR headsets and more is bucking the perspective that careers in the industry are all grunt work.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 17, 2019

Skid steer OEMs polled by Construction Equipment see the market for machines with rated operating capacities (ROC) 2,200 pounds and under as a bit of a mixed bag; some say it is flat, some say up slightly, and some say down but the erosion caused by the migration to CTLs may be slowing.

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BD+C

MAY 29, 2019

Despite spending most of our week working, currently only 9.8% of world employees are covered by a workplace wellness program. We know there is a performance gap in the workplace. Employees want wellness initiatives built into their employee experience, especially when they’re working in spaces that can leave them feeling stiff, stressed, and sick. .

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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?

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 28, 2019

A new dawn is breaking for the construction industry. More and more women are entering the skilled trades, challenging job sites and safety manufacturers to more closely consider their equipment needs.

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The Constructor

MAY 11, 2019

Site investigation or Sub-Soil explorations are done for obtaining the information about subsurface conditions at the site of proposed construction.

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Lets Build

MAY 3, 2019

What is onsite construction? Onsite construction covers a wide spectrum of work on the field. As a rule, it lies in the center of every project and refers to all activities that should be completed on the job site such as onsite construction, maintenance and property management. But working on a construction project is never.

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Construction Dive

MAY 6, 2019

While the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping caused double-digit decreases in the value of retail work underway in many metros, the city and its suburbs' work increased 4% last year, finds a new report.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 7, 2019

Skanska has developed custom-built safety vests tailored to women’s sizes for use on construction sites. The personal protection equipment (PPE) will soon be available to Skanska employees nationwide, and throughout the industry.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 14, 2019

While the military remains unmanned technology's biggest customer, the latest AUVSI show in Chicago offered evidence that more contractors and subcontractors are finding increasing uses for it.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2019

It’s likely that as many as 10% to 20% of your employees are ill-suited for their position, but it’s not all your fault. Not everyone you hired was the right player, and you shouldn’t feel bad about it. You made the best hiring decision you could make at the time. And time often proves that some people meet the job requirements but are just not a cultural fit within your company values.

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The Constructor

MAY 16, 2019

Construction errors are main factors that lead to the development of defects in concrete structure. Defects in concrete structures can be due to poor.

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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!

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Lets Build

MAY 13, 2019

For the past 200 years, humans have been constructing buildings in the same way – until now. Technology, which experts say is developing at an astounding pace, is bringing the possibility of an unprecedented change to how we make our cities and the places we live in. This would, however, necessitate a major shift in.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2019

Construction IQ algorithms pore through thousands of safety and quality issues to steer project leads and executives toward those that are most urgent.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 16, 2019

Distracted driving due to the use of cell phones and other mobile devices is an ongoing problem on the road, but the stakes can be even higher for operators on a job site, where the sheer tonnage of the equipment being operated carries a higher risk for serious injury and death.

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BD+C

MAY 30, 2019

Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment in many parts of the country likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.

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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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Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2019

Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2019

Shear center is a point on the beam-section where the application of loads does not cause its twisting. The shear center position is dependent on the.

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Lets Build

MAY 21, 2019

What are BIM objects and how can you benefit in construction management? BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, you can break down silos that hinder collaborative engagement – thus, allowing information to flow seamlessly among different construction stakeholders. BIM aims to make information accessible, instantly, across the board to.

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