January, 2016

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The Future of Tier 4 Final

Construction Business Owner

How will Tier 4 Final regulations play out for construction business owners in 2016? Where is clean diesel technology headed? John Fischer. Engine Consultant. Palatine, Illinois.

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City of Rockville Implementing the IgCC

Green Building Law Update

The City of Rockville, Maryland has adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as mandatory for all commercial and multi family building. But what may be most telling about this enactment is that before the change in law the USGBC listed Rockville as having more LEED projects than any U.S. city with a population below 100,000 and Rockville is in Maryland, ranked number 2 among all states for LEED building per capita.

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OSHRC rules on “unexpected energization” in LOTO standard

FDR Safety

By Mike Taubitz. In a significant decision, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has ruled that OSHA’s lockout/tagout standard cannot be applied where unexpected energization cannot occur. The decision stemmed from a case in which Alro Steel Corp. was cited for a serious violation regarding the company’s practices for changing band saw blades.

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Stop by the CMA Booth at World of Concrete

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will be exhibiting at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 2-5, 2016. More About World of Concrete. Everything starts at World of Concrete. It’s the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries. And, it jump starts each new year by supplying you with the latest innovations, expert know-how and best new products to finish your work faster, better and more profitably.

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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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Planning for Success: Three Commercial Construction Industry Tips for 2016

HardHatChat

Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers! January is traditionally a time for reflection, and from a business standpoint the start of the year is a great time to take stock of what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. As a growing national commercial construction firm, Englewood Construction has made some big transitions over the last several years, and it’s been a very deliberate process as we set annual goals for where we want to go as a company.

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How to Strengthen Your Digital Marketing

Construction Business Owner

Before the Internet, the main way brands reached consumers was through advertising in newspapers, magazines, television commercials, billboards and on the radio. While traditional marketing channels are still prevalent, they are not always an option for most businesses because of high costs. Digital marketing is cost effective, easily measurable and can reach a global audience.

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Mr. Ethics - January 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our heavy highway construction department has been underperforming for years. The managing board has decided to remove the management team of that department. What we can’t decide upon is whether to provide those individuals with severance packages or not. Some believe providing a severance package to an underperforming team is unethical.

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A proposed CSA rule you can’t afford to ignore

FDR Safety

For more than 5 years, the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been hoping to draft a rule that finalizes its multi-year overhaul of the government’s commercial truck and bus enforcement program, and now it has a proposed rule on the table. Much has been written-and criticized-about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) system that debuted in 2010.

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Welcome Back AEC – Please Stick Around For A While

Constructonomics

While we may not often talk about them, we all remember the dark ages. These are the years where work in the architecture, engineering, and construction field fell to levels not seen for, at a minimum, decades. I was not one of the lucky who lived in a castle with a moat, so I was left scrounging and fighting for work (and writing a blog about it). I cringe at the thought of years like 2009, 2010, and (gasp) 2011.

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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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READY MIX CONCRETE – ADVANTAGES & LIMITATIONS

The Constructor

Ready mix concrete is a tailor-made concrete which improves durability and sustainability. Instead of purchasing the raw materials by individuals and.

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The Korte Company is awarded Fremont & 9th apartment complex in Downtown Las Vegas

The Korte Company

The Korte Company will begin construction on a groundbreaking mixed-use, multifamily project on 1.3 acres in Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV). The project is a partnership with The Wolff Company and 901 Fremont, LLC, an affiliate of Downtown Project.

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Gregg Schoppman's Top Tips in 2015

Construction Business Owner

As a consultant with FMI, Gregg Schoppman specializes in the areas of productivity and project management and has expertise in contract delivery methods across many geographical markets. In his monthly columns, he provides you with real-world advice on ethics, team leadership and good business sense. In case you missed one, here's a recap to refer back to as you begin to build a business strategy for 2016. .

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Mr. Ethics - January 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our heavy highway construction department has been underperforming for years. The managing board has decided to remove the management team of that department. What we can’t decide upon is whether to provide those individuals with severance packages or not. Some believe providing a severance package to an underperforming team is unethical.

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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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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

It’s that time again! All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. The 300 logs need to have all of the numbers tallied for days away and restricted duty cases along with the 300A summaries that specify the average number of employees for the previous calendar year (2015) and the total hours worked by all employees.

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The voting begins: 27 blogs compete for 2016 Best Construction Blog competition

Construction Marketing Ideas

The two-month popular voting period has started for the 2016 Best Construction Blog competition. There are 27 entries representing a diversity of businesses and organizations, including several international entries. Over the next few weeks, I’ll review each of the blogs as readers start casting their ballots. The popular vote (which continues until March 31) sets the stage for the judging process in April.

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TYPES OF WATERPROOFING METHODS IN CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

There are some common types of waterproofing methods used in construction industry. Waterproofing in buildings / structures are generally required.

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Work begins on 126,000-square-foot facility at America's Central Port

The Korte Company

The Korte Company will begin construction on a 100,000-square-foot Design-Build warehouse facility within America’s Central Port, located in Madison, Illinois, just five miles north of downtown St. Louis.

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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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Select Compaction Equipment That Won't Crush Profits

Construction Business Owner

Contractors put a ton of faith into their equipment, tools and crews to complete projects on time and below budget. Whether purchasing or renting, contractors expect that the equipment will perform as promised and come with a relatively simple maintenance schedule. It just makes sense to find the best equipment available to avoid downtime and maximize ROI.

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Mr. Ethics - January 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our heavy highway construction department has been underperforming for years. The managing board has decided to remove the management team of that department. What we can’t decide upon is whether to provide those individuals with severance packages or not. Some believe providing a severance package to an underperforming team is unethical.

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Komatsu Suffers from Drastically Reduced Chinese Demand

Construction Equipment

Komatsu Ltd., the world's second-biggest maker of construction and mining equipment, reports its profit was almost unchanged in the third quarter as slowing economic growth in China and the collapse of commodity prices extended the slide in sales to mining companies and builders.

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Why are you blogging? The biggest question

Construction Marketing Ideas

Why blog? This montage results form a Google Image search of “Why are you blogging?” In just a few hours (12:00 a.m. Feb 1 2016), you will see the nominations for the 2016 Best Construction Blog competition. . The question: “Why blog?” may seem obvious to the dozens of architectural, engineering and construction industry bloggers who have entered the competition.

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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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Hello world!

The Constructor

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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A Big Korte Welcome to Michael Bechtel

The Korte Company

The Korte Company welcomes Michael Bechtel to its Las Vegas Division. Michael comes to the company with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, working for a large construction firm before heading up his own Design-Build construction company which specialized in self-performing federal and military projects.

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Impacting Your Operation

Construction Business Owner

Contractors put a ton of faith into their equipment, tools and crews to complete projects on time and below budget. Whether purchasing or renting, contractors expect that the equipment will perform as promised and come with a relatively simple maintenance schedule. It just makes sense to find the best equipment available to avoid downtime and maximize ROI.

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Construction Blog Highlights

Construction Dive

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Design-Build efficacyFuturistic building technologies around the cornerImproving construction safety against top four OSHA accident categories3D models for construction projectsCommercial construction contractors - 3 tips to building a successful businessConsiderations for procurement and fabrication of materials from China Read more

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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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Avoid the Perp Walk - Workers' Comp Classification Fraud

Construction Equipment

When bids are tight or labor is scarce, some creative contractors 'adjust' their employees' work classification. Estimates are up to 30 percent of construction workers are classified incorrectly as some contractors try to avoid paying the right amount workers' comp insurance and other benefits. But this shortsighted maneuvering is not only wrong, it can get you busted.

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Streamline Your Contracting Company Operations With This Checklist

Contractor Bookkeeping

You are an intelligent Contractor which means you know how to operate your construction company and the biggest barrier to your success is getting your employees to do what you want them to do, when you want them to do it, and do it the way you know works best.

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Opportunities won, opportunities lost (and the importance of developing your presentation skills)

Construction Marketing Ideas

Speaking at a small event (not the one I report here). Done right, it can lead to bigger things; done wrong, it can be a major lost opportunity, The association committee chair and successful entrepreneur made a special request. Could I attend one of his committee meetings to hear a guest speaker discussing the impact of an important issue, climate change, on the industry in our area?

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