Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 30, 2015
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 30, 2015
The construction industry is taking a sharp turn toward technology and has begun to embrace new developments, such as mobile apps, to give their businesses a competitive edge. A number of providers offer task-specific apps to the construction market that can outfit a company with solutions to some day-to-day challenges. Not only have construction companies begun employing the daily use of apps on the jobsite, they have also begun building and deploying mobile apps customized for their own busine
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 26, 2015
Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings. .
FDR Safety
JULY 20, 2015
Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. My approach, which embraces lean thinking to gain the perspective of the worker, is much more detailed than a job safety analysis. For example, one JSA had 11 total operator steps, with one being for clearing a jam.
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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.
Carol Hagen
JULY 29, 2015
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2015
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2015
The Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition was held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois, June 27 through July 1, 2015, delivering record-breaking attendance and a sold-out exhibit hall. This year’s conference was packed with educational opportunities, offering three general sessions, more than 60 educational sessions, 6 dawn peer groups, and a multitude of social and networking experiences.
Green Building Law Update
JULY 26, 2015
Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2015
Scott Equipment of Monroe, La., received the 1,000th Tadano GR-1000XL/GR800EX Rough Terrain crane. Scott Equipment President Scott Cummins and Executive Vice President Curley Bordelo and Roger Rivera collected the new crane, from the Tadano America headquarters in Houston, Texas. The unit shipped from the Shido manufacturing plant in Japan.
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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.
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 31, 2015
Noted author and business attorney Peter Siviglia once said: “In this world, … there are two forms of writing: creative (such as novels, plays, and poetry) and expository (such as treatises, letters, memorandums, and briefs). I’ve tried both and prefer a third: Contracts, which do not entertain, do not convey information or ideas, and do not try to persuade. ” In the world of commercial real estate and construction contracts, Siviglia hit the nail on the head.
Mr Ethics
JULY 28, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, I consider myself an ethical person. Doing the right thing has always come easy. I am now faced with a situation where I am uncertain what to do. The construction manager on a project I am running has confided in me that he anticipates taking a new job in a few weeks. He is trying to clear out some outstanding change orders before that time.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2015
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2015
Let’s say some material that’s part of every construction job you do—concrete or lumber, for example—increases in cost twice as fast as other materials. A couple of decades ago it was 5 percent of the budget for a typical job, then the same quantity ate up 10 percent of the cost, and now it is close to 20 percent.
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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?
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2015
Impaired access to a job site can be a source of delay, disruption, decreased productivity and increased expense. In many cases, however, these problems should have been anticipated prior to bid submittal, allowing the contractor to plan for the mitigation of the impact and account for the cost. Pre-Bid Site InspectionA thorough familiarity with the physical site is essential.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2015
Cummins Inc. reports results for the second quarter of 2015. Second quarter revenue of $5 billion increased 4 percent from the same quarter in 2014. The increase year-over-year was driven by stronger demand in on-highway markets and distributor acquisitions in North America. Currency negatively impacted revenues by 4 percent compared to last year, primarily due to a stronger U.S. dollar.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 31, 2015
Let me introduce myself, Hi, I’m Sharie when you call. I’m the voice on the other end of the phone. Calls come from Construction Contractors, Wives, Mothers, Bookkeepers, Advisors and others all wanting to find someone to reassure them that they are not crazy and what they expect and what’s expected from them is not unreasonable.
Mr Ethics
JULY 28, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, I consider myself an ethical person. Doing the right thing has always come easy. I am now faced with a situation where I am uncertain what to do. The construction manager on a project I am running has confided in me that he anticipates taking a new job in a few weeks. He is trying to clear out some outstanding change orders before that time.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2015
Thank you for your interest in Spectrum ® Construction Software! One of our account representatives will be contacting you shortly. Learn more about Dexter + Chaney and Spectrum Construction Software. The Dexter + Chaney blog is a rich source of construction industry information. Click here to explore the blog. To learn more about Spectrum Construction Software, click here.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 28, 2015
Providing free construction estimates is a good marketing and sales tool that seems to attract a lot of potential contracts. But providing free conceptual estimates for almost anyone and any type of project is not a good use of time or money and produces a low return on investment. Proposal-win ratio for these potential projects is less than five percent, as most never come to fruition or get built.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2015
By Bruce Jervis Copyright protection for architectural works is a relatively new concept. In 1990, Congress expanded the federal copyright statutes to include “the design of a building as embodied in any tangible medium of expression.” The law expressly covers “the overall form as well as the arrangement and composition of spaces and elements in the design.” However, the law expressly excludes from protection “individual standard features.” Read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2015
The Senate approved an $8 billion extension of federal infrastructure funding, sending it to President Obama with one day to go before road and transit spending is set to expire. . The bill, which extends spending until Oct. 29, passed 91 - 4 , and leaves further debate until fall. Obama is expected to sign the bill to prevent an interruption in funding during the summer construction season.
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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!
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 30, 2015
If you are to win at one of marketing’s fundamental rules: “Be first in the mind-space of your potential clients”, you need to be ahead of the trends, and absolutely aware of their implications on their interests and your business. Trends, of course encompass many different aspects of business and community life — and they go beyond fads, or short-term bursts of energy in a fleeting passion.
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 29, 2015
There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 24, 2015
Thank you for your interest in Spectrum ® Construction Software. To download the document directly to your computer, please click here. You may also view the Spectrum brochure in it's entirety below.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2015
A breaker works incredibly hard on the jobsite, so it is critical to not only take good care of it over the course of its lifespan, but to ensure that you have good maintenance practices in place to get the most value out of it. When you take good care of your breaker, it will take good care of you by working hard and getting the job done effectively and efficiently.
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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!
Digger Blog
JULY 29, 2015
Titan International’s new low sidewall (LSW) tyre is on trial at two quarry sites and initial reports seem positive. The LSW tyre has entered the UK market with claims of a more stable and smooth off-highway ride. It has a lower aspect ratio and smaller sidewall than a standard tyre, resulting in an increased wheel diameter with no increase in the outside diameter of the tyre.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2015
Scott Equipment of Monroe, La., received the 1,000th Tadano GR-1000XL/GR800EX Rough Terrain crane. Scott Equipment President Scott Cummins and Executive Vice President Curley Bordelo and Roger Rivera collected the new crane, from the Tadano America headquarters in Houston, Texas. The unit shipped from the Shido manufacturing plant in Japan.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 29, 2015
The world’s most powerful laser in Japan. If you have a passion or talent in science and technology, you can undoubtedly bring some new ideas to your marketing approaches. We have differing talents and abilities. I’m sure that you can do some stuff that would blow me out of the water with your abilities, whether it be design, project management, civil engineering, or business management (or many other aspects of business/life).
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