Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 10, 2015

Overall growth in the construction industry indicates now is the time for contractors to take advantage of an improving economy to expand their business. Whether their market is retail, warehouse or lodging–where growth is expected to be strong–or in a segment that relies on federal funding like marine or direct federal construction–where forecasts are less optimistic–finding and retaining qualified people can be a challenge.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2015

Just as previous generations have contributed much to society, the current generations have and will, too. In fact, millennials will overtake the baby boomers as the largest portion of the workforce this year. But, millennials are different from the preceding generations. In a 2013 Ernst & Young survey, 75 percent of managers said that managing multi-generational teams is a challenge; 77 percent said that different work expectations among generations is a leading challenge they face.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2015

Did any of your home upgrades pay off when it came time to sell? There are many things you can change and remodel in your home, but these 7 key home improvements are guaranteed to increase the value of your home. 1. Remodeling the Kitchen. The kitchen is usually the first room in the house that needs updating. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and kitchen remodeling continues to have the highest budget allocation.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Against a backdrop of California experiencing the worst drought in its history and the U.S. Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance.

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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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HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service. We want to please our clients and be a good partner to them plus everyone involved on a construction project.

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Carol Hagen

JUNE 29, 2015

Since most of my readers are not on Twitter, I’ve decided to share the tweets which are jam-packed with emerging technologies in the construction, architecture and engineering sector. I’ve cherry picked the cream of the crop to keep and put them in the order they occurred to make it easier for you to get a taste of what you missed at the AEC Hackathon and what the value of Twitter is (when you can’t be there in person).

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2015

Twenty years ago, most contractors had a group of repeat customers, and price was not always the determining factor in the majority of projects awarded. Now, most general contracts and subcontracts are awarded based solely on the lowest price for the exact scope of work and terms specified for a project. As the economy has leveled off, there are now more contractors than work available, producing an excessive number of contractors bidding at high margins.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 29, 2015

Worried about your safety at work? Construction sites are full of potential hazards and sometime accidents are unavoidable. More often, though, incidents can be prevented with clear thinking and precautionary measures. The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. 1. Know Where the First Aid Kit Is.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Against a backdrop of California experiencing the worst drought in its history and the U.S. Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance.

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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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Constructonomics

JUNE 24, 2015

If you are involved in the construction industry, image is important, especially if you are chasing large contracts. The people who make the big decisions need to have confidence in you and your firm, which is why you need to give the appearance of being a competent and professional company. The way you present yourself and your company to potential customers is crucial.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.

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Carol Hagen

JUNE 24, 2015

Painting and wall contractors find estimating take-offs easy when the wall area can be calculated quickly. Using a Perimeter measurement tool or an Area measurement tool , open the properties tab and enter the wall height into the Depth field to enable the measurement of the Wall Area column in the Markups list. You can of course create you own custom tools to expedite the process.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 24, 2015

Contractors face extensive challenges in their quest to build and maintain successful businesses in one of the most competitive industries. On a regular basis, you need to bid and successfully complete jobs that achieve acceptable margins, balance demanding and often conflicting work schedules and produce high-quality work, all while ensuring a safe environment that protects your employees, your reputation and the general public.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 19, 2015

Emergency crews rescued two workers who were left dangling in safety harnesses after scaffolding fell from the side of a building in downtown Richmond, Va., reports CBS 6 News.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army published a final rule on May 27, 2015, “clarifying” the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act. The rule is proposed to be effective 60 days after Federal Register publication. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2015

While icy and snowy conditions are considered the most difficult of driving conditions, summer driving has its own unique hazards that can be just as dangerous. Regardless of whether your driving consists of a daily commute to the office, local deliveries to customers, or extended highway transportation services, everyone needs to be prepared when summer storms occur.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2015

The past week has been one of sweeping changes. ( …no comment… ) But one set of non-controversial changes is the Revised Construction Industry Arbitration and Mediation Procedures released by the American Arbitration Association. The Rules, which take effect July 1, 2015, can be downloaded here. The major revisions include: A mediation step for all cases with claims of $100,000 or more (subject to the ability of any party to opt out).

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 23, 2015

Transporting a compact loader seems like a simple task; however, moving compact equipment from one jobsite to another involves several steps that should not be overlooked when using good hauling techniques. Sound hauling practices, such as using the right-sized transport and towing vehicles and correctly loading, positioning and securing equipment, will help minimize loading issues that slow down your crew's productivity.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 30, 2015

An avalanche of sand killed a construction worker operating a wheel loader in Plymouth, Mass., WCVB reports ( see the video here ). The worker was killed when sand covered the front-end wheel loader that he was operating for P.A. Landers, a construction contractor. OSHA is investigating the death. .

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army published a final rule on May 27, 2015, “clarifying” the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act. The rule is proposed to be effective 60 days after Federal Register publication. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated.

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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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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 30, 2015

Speaking and presenting can be truly effective for marketing and business development. One of the most intriguing challenges for marketers and business developers (salespeople) is that you succeed the most when it seems you aren’t doing anything to win the business. Of course, the “seems” is important — if you aren’t actually doing anything to win the business, then clearly you aren’t doing any marketing or more significantly, business development work.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 30, 2015

A Bobcat S550 skid-steer loader hired from MTS Plant Hire & Sales is part of the fleet of equipment being used by Portsmouth-based Hughes & Salvidge Demolition to demolish Sheffield’s Castle Market. Castle Market was for many years a local landmark in Sheffield. It was built in 1928, with later additions being made in the 1960s and 1970s. The history of the site goes back much further, however.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 22, 2015

The ongoing changes and shifts in the competitive business environment of the construction industry seem to be making a CEO's job more challenging than ever. But, if the recent recession taught us anything, we need to be better prepared when the next slowdown appears. To stay on top of what will be continual change, you need to keep asking yourself several critical questions to gauge how prepared your construction business will be when it is faced with a recession or an opportunity for rapid gro

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 30, 2015

An avalanche of sand killed a construction worker operating a wheel loader in Plymouth, Mass., WCVB reports, including a photo of the accident aftermath. The worker was killed when sand covered the front-end wheel loader that he was operating for P.A. Landers, a construction contractor. OSHA is investigating the death. .

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Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2015

While the FAA has eased up on restrictions with its proposed new rules, “333” exemptions issued under the current regulations still require the operator to have a pilot’s license. This does not seem to be holding up companies from wanting to deploy drones; more than 2,500 requests have been filed. Driven by anticipation of the FAA new rules expected to be issued later this year or in 2016, investment in companies providing drone hardware and services to contractors is also grow

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 27, 2015

Can you recall sales or marketing tactics that irritate you? Are you using any of these same tactics in your own work? These two statements ring true: If you feel you are being “sold”, you don’t buy. If you feel you are a “marketing target”, you will run for the hills to avoid being the bulls-eye. These observations create challenges for anyone seeking to achieve sales or marketing success.

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