Construction Business Owner
MAY 9, 2016
Profit margin shrinkage starts when the estimator prepares a bid based on the cost of completion he thinks a job might require versus the cost history of similar, completed jobs. He then reviews this estimate with the owner, who looks at the plans quickly, studies the proposed inclusions and exclusions, adjusts and lowers the crew production rates and then gives the final approval to submit.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 29, 2016
This coming Wednesday the City of Santa Monica will begin mandating the installation of a solar electric photovoltaic system on all new building. Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017.
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FDR Safety
MAY 19, 2016
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns.
HardHatChat
MAY 24, 2016
One thing I really love about my job is having the opportunity to share insights about issues affecting the commercial construction industry – whether I’m writing a post for this blog, networking at industry events or connecting with a reporter who needs a construction expert’s perspective. Construction worker safety is a priority for Englewood Construction.
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The Constructor
MAY 27, 2016
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 26, 2016
Staying safe and following safety protocols on the jobsite can often be sacrificed because of short timelines or the simple need to get a job done. Time restraints and pressures can lead to unsafe practices but it’s up to everyone to watch out for the safety of themselves and one another. It takes conscious effort to make changes to a standard routine.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 22, 2016
If you are regular reader of this blog you are aware there has been a brief hiatus in postings. I have been climbing in the Himalayas in Nepal for the past month and, in fact, am composing this blog post sitting in the lobby of the Yak and Yeti hotel in Kathmandu, as I begin to make way home. While Nepal is breathtaking, containing eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, the country is landlocked to the north by China and to the south and east by India, and is a developing country with a low
BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
The world’s first 3D-printed office opened at the Emirates Towers complex in Dubai. . It only took 17 days for to print the basic form of the 2,690 sf office, which was made of a layered cement mixture. Additional internal and external finishing time was required. Gizmag reports that the printing was most likely done in sections and assembled on site. .
Construction Equipment
MAY 23, 2016
Last week was Infrastructure 2016 Week and construction media was full of ideas, opinions and plans to strengthen the nation's infrastructure and economy. This week, AASHTO has posted a State-by-State Rescission Estimate that show how much highway funding each state stands to lose if Congress fails to take action to ensure old-school economics don't detour progress that has been made by the FAST Act.
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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.
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2016
When we calculate quantity of materials for cement mortar, the voids are considered for sand. So, my question is why these voids are considered while.
The Korte Company
MAY 23, 2016
Congrats to our own Brian Marks, who was recently promoted to a Senior Estimator. Brian has been with us for 8 years and has performed roles as an estimator, project engineer and project estimator. Besides being instrumental in helping us capture work, he has also been the pre-construction group's technology leader — performing research on new software products and training new employees on the software the group uses.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 18, 2016
Today’s workforces are both technology savvy and technology dependent. Instead of racking their brains for arcane information, they have all the knowledge they need on the touchscreen of a smartphone. These “moment of need” pioneers have forced employers to approach employee training and awareness differently. For the construction industry, technology is becoming a major player in deciding how health and safety is promoted, executed and managed.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 29, 2016
This coming Wednesday the City of Santa Monica will begin mandating the installation of a solar electric photovoltaic system on all new building. Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017.
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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?
BD+C
MAY 16, 2016
A 24-story, 300,000-sf building that is being dubbed the largest residential Passive House project in North America will rise on the former site of a public school in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx, New York. The mixed-use, mixed-income development calls for 241 housing units for low- and moderate-income families. The first three floors of the building will include a 44,480-sf charter school, a medical facility, cultural and community space that includes a 1,350-sf social service facility,
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 20, 2016
When a client asks me about a particular contract provision and why it is “unfair” or “uneven”, we began a discussion about risk allocation. You see, the contract is used to shift the various risks on the project to the party most appropriate to handle it. In other words, you are negotiating about who takes the risk on a particular issue.
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2016
Types of bonds in brick masonry wall construction are classified based on laying and bonding style of bricks in walls. The bonds in brick masonry is.
The Korte Company
MAY 2, 2016
The Korte Company recently completed the 7,900-square-foot Vistas Community Center for The Howard Hughes Corporation. Located in the Vistas Park master-planned community of Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada, the facility features meeting rooms, an event hall and an adjoining patio area for events, including classes and activities for its residents. The outdoor pool features a children’s lagoon, complete with frog fountains, a wading pool and a slide.
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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
MAY 25, 2016
Advancing technology in the workplace is a wonderful thing. However, the ubiquity of applications and their many uses often brings one potential pitfall: a failure to integrate. With all of the business apps available, you end up "app flipping" to check on critical business functions that keep your processes moving. Wouldn't it be transformative to have one app that does everything?
Contractor Magazine
MAY 19, 2016
At the ninth annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global), Danfoss joined with the Alliance to Save Energy and nearly 500 energy-efficiency industry leaders from around the world to advance the productivity and profitability of energy efficiency. The invitation-only event was held May 11-12 in Washington, D.C. read more.
BD+C
MAY 19, 2016
Sixty feet, six inches. For most, that figure is nothing more than an arbitrary distance. But on a baseball field, it means everything. It is the distance between the pitcher and batter, a stretch of grass and dirt all eyes focus on throughout the game waiting for it to produce the thrill of victory, or the acrimony of defeat. It is a distance that can elevate players to ephemeral legends, only to drag them in the opposite direction and debase them as the ‘goat.
Construction Equipment
MAY 19, 2016
Chances are your maintenance facility has some substances that are potentially hazardous if used incorrectly or are exposed to workers for too long. Hydraulic fluid is an example. Depending on the type of projects your company does, you may also have liquid or solid chemical mixtures that are used on a jobsite, such as herbicides, insecticides, removal compounds, aerosols, etc.
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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!
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2016
I am really happy to join and I would like to ask what are items to be taken into consideration when preparing quotation for construction works and.
The Korte Company
MAY 5, 2016
Spartan Light Metal Products broke ground on their 92,000-square-foot expansion at their Sparta, Illinois facility. Spartan Light Metal Products is a family-owned aluminum and magnesium die cast manufacturing company with expertise in machining and assembly as well as design and analysis.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 25, 2016
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,251 fatalities were reported in private industry in 2014, and approximately 21 percent of those fatalities were construction related. The leading causes of death were falls, followed by electrocution, being struck by an object and being caught in between objects. These "fatal four" causes were responsible for more than half of the construction worker deaths in 2014.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 23, 2016
Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in the tax-friendly state of Florida, Cape Coral is a top contender for corporate relocations and business expansions for companies worldwide. In the past year, the Cape Coral Economic Development Office (EDO) team successfully recruited seven new manufacturers to the city. As the 10th largest city in Florida and the largest city in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is an ideal location for relocating businesses due to its large, tale
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BD+C
MAY 20, 2016
For several American cities, the infrastructure for their public transit systems have been in place for more than a century. It’s almost like Chicago, New York City, and Boston laid down train tracks the day after they were founded. Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and the home to 6 million people, is building its first light rail system from scratch.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2016
. MidAmerican Energy says it's built the largest land-based wind turbine in the United States in Adams County, Iowa. The 379-foot tall, 2.415-megawatt reinforced concrete turbine is a prototype that MidAmerican Energy plans to use to evaluate the additional amount of wind energy at higher altitudes. With the turbine's blades fully extended, the structure will be 557-feet tall - about 51 stories.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2016
in plinth area rates explain provisions of site development,fire fighting,heights,etc. what are the limitations of plinth area rate analysis. Read.
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