Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2013
'RALEIGH, N.C. (April 5, 2013) – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, released its Q1-2013 Construction Outlook today. Although the strength of individual markets is shifting, the forecast for total construction-put-in-place for 2013 continues to show an increase of 8 percent over 2012 levels.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 2, 2013
Home improvement retailers are a distinguished marketing channel for a variety of types of construction and remodeling products. Such products include: building materials and supplies, lighting and plumbing, lawn and garden, construction tools and equipment, and much more. In the new whitepaper, “ Marketing to Home Improvement Retailers ”, we provide a snapshot of the home improvement industry, along with the results of the 2011 survey, conducted by the Construction Marketing Association, which
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The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2013
'Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule Bar bending schedule (or schedule of bars) is a list of reinforcement bars, vis-à-vis, a given RCC work item, and.
HardHatChat
APRIL 16, 2013
'The Restaurant Division at Englewood Construction has experienced a big spike in activity this year, with opportunities up 55-60 percent. Above, a crew in Williston, ND works on the Williston Brewing Co. As noted early this year, 2012 was a great year for Englewood Construction as we saw our commercial general contracting activity increase immensely.
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Carol Hagen
APRIL 26, 2013
'Each year the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) gathers the best speakers, trending topics and resources together at their annual conference and exhibition. This year is no exception as many will make the trek to San Diego to reconnect with friends, accumulate needed CPE credits and have fun. For many CFMA members they have yet to experience all the hoopla and it’s because they don’t have a compelling reason to attend.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 30, 2013
'Contractors must recognize how immediate needs should be weighed in accordance with long-term strategy. Some seemingly beneficial business decisions provide short-term benefits, such as payroll, cash flow or debt payments, but damage the firm’s long-term ability to be a strategic leader in the market.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 30, 2013
'The Construction Marketing Association’s Advertising Best Practices Webcast was packed full of inspired advertising case studies in the construction industry. CMA Chairman, Neil M. Brown, also shared tips on media planning and buying to better your advertising strategy. Results from a recent national CMA survey were also presented. The survey found that 96.6% of construction professionals employed some form of advertising highlighting its value in a modern marketing mix.
The Constructor
APRIL 11, 2013
'Achieving durability for concrete structures: The durable concrete structures are to be conceptualized, Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Technology Durability'
Constructonomics
APRIL 26, 2013
'With the first quarter of 2013 already behind us the construction industry finally appears to be on a path of recovery and growth now that the recession appears to have ended. The industry has continued to add jobs each month throughout the first quarter of the year and construction spending during the first two months of 2013 is 6.6 percent higher than is was during the same time period in 2012.
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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.
Digger Blog
APRIL 18, 2013
'I’m aware I have posted quite a few things about Bauma this week. Tonight I just offer some images from the show for your enjoyment. I feel like a missed so much, my three days at the show passed by so fast. If you attended the show and have anything you would like to share with us, please drop me an email me.
BD+C
APRIL 29, 2013
'Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Conducted annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the IDEAS2 awards recognize outstanding achievements in engineering and architecture on steel-framed building projects throughout the U.S.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 30, 2013
'Q: What’s the biggest piece of advice you would give company owners about how to work effectively with their construction financial managers, CFOs or accountants? Elaine Ervin - CPA, Partner - Moss Adams LLP.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 30, 2013
'The Construction Marketing Association’s Advertising Best Practices Webcast was packed full of inspired advertising case studies in the construction industry. CMA Chairman, Neil M. Brown, also shared tips on media planning and buying to better your advertising strategy. Results from a recent national CMA survey were also presented. The survey found that 96.6% of construction professionals employed some form of advertising highlighting its value in a modern marketing mix.
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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?
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2013
'The operation of rebound hammer is shown in the fig.1. When the plunger of rebound hammer is pressed against the surface of concrete, a spring.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2013
'This 1-1/2 storey, 750 square foot laneway house is located in the centre of Vancouver in a residential neighbourhood that is a five-minute walk to one of the new Canada Line rapid transit stations. The house has one bedroom, one bathroom, full open kitchen/living arrangement, as well as an upper loft space and attached garage. The laneway was built with the long-term plan of becoming a permanent residence for the owners’ mother.
Digger Blog
APRIL 18, 2013
'Staffordshire-based JCB commissioned economic research consultancy Oxford Economics to assess the company’s economic contribution to the UK, the West Midlands and Staffordshire. Using JCB’s 2011 financial results as the basis for their analysis, Oxford Economics came to some interesting conclusions: •JCB’s direct contribution to GDP was £414 million.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2013
'In each issue of Building Design+Construction , we feature the latest new construction and renovation projects in our On the Drawing Board section. Here''s a collection of recently profiled high-rise projects in the works around the world. They include Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill''s whimsical Dancing Dragons tower in Seoul and a 1,312-foot-tall finance and trade center under construction in Nanning, China.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2013
'A number of macroeconomic indicators collectively suggest that despite many lingering headwinds, including those related to Europe, the expiration of the payroll tax cut, and the sequester, U.S. economic growth is accelerating and construction’s recovery is firming. As an example of growing reason for optimism, the pace of construction employment expansion has picked up in recent months.
BIM & Beam
APRIL 2, 2013
The Structural Analysis and Code Checking Toolkit for Autodesk Revit software is a suite of tools that supports the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and allows structural engineers to analyze and check their structure from within the Revit environment. It can be downloaded from the Autodesk Exchange Apps website for free. Using this toolkit structural designers and engineers can optimize their workflows in the cloud and on the desktop by using the analytical model built in Autodesk Re
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2013
'Reinforced concrete is a composite material, hence a proper bond between the two materials – concrete and reinforcement – is the first requirement. A.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 12, 2013
'The Arizona Landscape Contractors Associations Sustainable Landscape Management program has certified well over 400 landscape professionals. Is the marketplace finally placing a value on sustainable landscaping practices?
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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!
Digger Blog
APRIL 25, 2013
'Sadly I couldn’t make it but I was happy to receive these photos to share with you here on The Digger Blog. It looks like the auction site, which only opened a year ago, is starting to really mature as a business. By all accounts, the equipment on offer there is getting broader. There were 560 bidders registered from 55 countries and more than 660 items of plant were sold.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2013
'Milliken recently debuted a flexible fabric that allows for concrete installations on slopes, in water, and in other hard to reach places—without the need for molds or mixing. Concrete Cloth features a cement mix trapped in a layer of fabric, backed with a waterproof membrane. The fabric is simply laid on the ground, hung vertically, or cut and formed into shapes.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 30, 2013
'The lifeline of any contractor, particularly in the public works arena, is the surety program. Over the last several years, tough economic conditions have challenged even the best-managed contractors to remain profitable. Historically, however, losses in the surety industry begin to show up in the recovery period as opposed to the down cycle. This is primarily driven by the fact that when work is taken on following a downturn, contractors’ still-recovering balance sheets are stretched to the br
BIM & Beam
APRIL 30, 2013
'In this release the structural analytical model was improved in several different areas. You can find enhancements to help create and manage the structural analytical model, such as better visibility and greater control over the analytical model. Enhanced analytical model improves your ability within Autodesk Revit to manipulate the analytical model to help solve round-tripping issues between Autodesk Revit and structural analysis software.
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The Constructor
APRIL 8, 2013
'In the procedure for the estimation of brickwork, two approaches – Centre-line, and Long- and Short-wall methods – are applicable. While in the case.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2013
'Inspired by the Tiny House Movement, Chris and Malissa Tack designed a 140 Square foot home that sits on a 7’ x 20’ trailer bed. This traditional looking home with gable roof and dormers just happens to be as mobile as it is beautiful.
Digger Blog
APRIL 10, 2013
'Set to be even bigger than the last show back in 2010, Bauma 2013 covers a massive 570,000 m² of exhibition space. Spread between 16 halls, accounting for 180,000 m2 and the outdoor exhibition area, offering an addtional 390,000 m2. Over 3,400 exhibitors, from 57 countries will be showcasing their wares. The Top Ten exhibiting countries are: Germany (1,366 exhibitors).
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