March, 2017

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8 Tips to Double Your Net Profit

Construction Business Owner

Many business owners unsuccessfully strive to make more money, but they are afraid to change, hire or delegate. Are you willing to make the strategic moves required to double your company’s net profit over the next 3 years? By implementing new strategies and attacking higher margin opportunities, top contractors are able to improve their bottom line.

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Construction Automation – Applications and Advantages in Construction

The Constructor

Construction automation helps in quality control and reduces construction time. Various applications and advantages of automation in construction is.

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Retail Flagship Store Construction Projects: Challenges and Considerations

HardHatChat

Earlier this year, we were very excited to begin work on our latest project with long-time Englewood Construction client American Girl – a new, where the American Girl Place flagship store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza where the brand will move this fall from its current New York address on Fifth Avenue. Over the years we’ve had the opportunity to work with quite a few clients on flagship store construction projects, including Zara and the Disney Store, and it’s always a great experience to be

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Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Mobile Marketing

Construction Marketing

Our 2017 Construction Marketing Outlook survey had some interesting findings. Of the internet marketing tasks construction professionals wanted to increase and decrease, 46% said they wanted to increase mobile marketing, the second lowest priority task. Further, 7.7% actually said they planned to decrease the task, the second highest decrease in any internet marketing task.

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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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Robots on Jobsites: The Future of Robotics in Construction

Lets Build

Technology is step by step taking over construction and changes the way a project is carried out. It is expected that the need for manual labor will be significantly decreased in the near future, as a considerable amount of work will be conducted automatically. Robots can offer great help in tasks that require accuracy and speed. On top of that, they can easily overcome issues on the site that are linked to human strength limitations or physical weariness.

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Oldcastle Building Solutions blog: A powerful and comprehensive resource

Construction Marketing Ideas

When I first viewed the Oldcastle Building Solutions blog, I thought: “This looks like one that would be published by a professional media company/publisher.” In fact, Oldcastle is a building materials supplier, with more than 2,000 locations in North America. That scale has advantages when it comes to publishing an effective blog. Consider for example, […].

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What is Facade Retention in Building Construction and its Advantages?

The Constructor

Facade retention is a method of building rehabilitation to bring changes to interior of the building structure. Advantages of facade retention in.

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(possible) Roles of BIM in managing Variations

DebunkTheBIM

Variations are the bread and butter of the industry. This is, of course not something that people will willingly admit to, after all it gives a bad image to accept that the ‘oil’ of the industry is something that should be eliminated by all logic of fair markets. Add to this, that for years almost all BIM promoters used the ‘No Variation’ promise to sell the idea of the industry (or at least their direct targets) upgrading to BIM – and considering the advancement of Mandated BIM in recent years

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It's Alive! First-Ever 3D-Printed Excavator Unveiled

Construction Equipment

Construction technology entered a new era this week when the first-ever, fully functional, full size 3D-printed excavator was unveiled at Conexpo 2017 in Las Vegas. Known as Project AME - Additive Manufactured Excavator - industry partners, university students, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers designed and fabricated the world’s first large scale use of steel in a 3D printing application.

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25 Epic Construction Fails

Lets Build

Working on a construction site requires high levels of concentration and careful handling of the equipment. But that’s not always the case! There are countless examples of smaller or… bigger mistakes. Those failures lead many times to hilarious moments. Thankfully, many of them have been caught on camera and have eventually travelled around the internet.

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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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Liebherr's new pipelayer

Digger Blog

Here’s the new RL 56 Litronic pipe layer from Liebherr. They’ve skipped the fifth generation and gone straight from Generation 4 to Generation 6 with this model. Here’s the new RL 56 Litronic pipe layer from Liebherr. They’ve skipped the fifth generation and gone straight from Generation 4 to Generation 6 with this model.

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How to Overcome Underachievement & Meet Your Goals

Construction Business Owner

It is easy to look at the next-door neighbors and think, “Boy, they have it going on!” Keeping up with the Joneses is a common practice, and it leads to so many insecurities, which we all seem to possess. We know the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and it is our own psyche that plants these seeds of doubt.

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Steps in Preparing Site for Construction Projects -Soil Report, Excavation etc.

The Constructor

Steps in preparation of site for construction works involves geotechnical report, site clearing, excavation, grading and compaction. Steps for.

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School branding: The impact on identity and engagement

BD+C

At the heart of school design is campus identity. Various levels of identity and branding can be applied to a school campus and they run the gamut from the development of logo, school colors, and mascot to a complete identity manual.

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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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Deere Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies

Construction Equipment

Deere & Company is one of the World's Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The listing by the Ethisphere Institute is in its 11th year and Deere is among only 13 companies that have been named each year to the honor. This year, 124 companies were selected for the designation.

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The 8 Best Boots in Construction

Lets Build

Safety is the number one most important factor when you’re working in a construction site. Second most important is to feel comfortable with your gear and apparel. This is one of those jobs that work boots are of great importance. No one likes to get hurt of course and no one likes to stand or move for hours in uncomfortable and bad quality shoes. You have to choose wisely a good pair that will last a long time.

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The New Flat Rate to host Major League for a Day seminar in Atlanta April 12

Contractor Magazine

Seminar designed to help HVAC, plumbing and electrical service company owners run a profitable, debt-free business. The New Flat Rate, a leading provider of menu pricing for residential home service companies, is hosting a seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta Airport, on Wednesday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. read more.

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Improve Excavator Uptime Protection

Construction Business Owner

Unexpected compact excavator maintenance can place financial strain and undue stress on you and your company, and it may directly impact your profitability. Not only can poor equipment performance and component failure be frustrating, but also, you and your equipment operators may not have adequate service training or access to an on-site mechanic to get your compact excavator operational.

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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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Contour Lines and Its Types, Characteristics and Uses in Surveying

The Constructor

In cartography, contour lines are an imaginary line of a terrain that joints the point of equal elevation above a given level, such as mean sea level.

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'Reality modeling' arrives

BD+C

Has “reality modeling” gone mainstream? Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, thinks so. Speaking at the Year in Infrastructure Conference in London last November, Bentley presented his case that more projects are benefiting from geometrically accurate 3D models created by stitching together captured images using software like his company’s ContextCapture.

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AEMP Bestows Technician of the Year Honors

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) named its private and public fleet Technician of the Year award winners at its annual meeting held in Las Vegas prior to Conexpo. Lee R. Manzanares of general contractor RMCI, Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., was the private fleet winner, and Bruce D. Satterwhite of the Virginia Department of Transportation, Hampton Roads District, won the public fleet designation.

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7 Construction Equipment Sharing Services

Lets Build

A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. In fact, the government equipment that’s sitting inactive for years in one state is, in a huge demand in another. Many departments responsible for managing the equipment are trying their best to renting out the stored machinery.

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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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Best Construction Blog competition — voting update and process

Construction Marketing Ideas

We’re just a half month from the conclusion of popular voting for the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition. At the moment (this can change), the Oldcastle Building Solutions Blog has a strong lead. I still have about five blogs to review and will complete these reviews within the next week to 10 days. Several years […].

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The Case for High-Quality Used Equipment

Construction Business Owner

Whether you are buying new or used equipment, you are likely to pay more today for machinery than you did in the recent past. The newest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 mandate is driving up the cost of new machines and making it more of a challenge to find quality used equipment.

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Fire Resistance Ratings of Concrete and Masonry Structural Elements

The Constructor

Fire ratings of concrete and masonry structural elements considers two factors: fire endurance and fire resistance. ACI 206 provides the definition.

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The future of education facilities: Creating spaces where learning happens everywhere

BD+C

The future of learning environments starts with the teacher. They are the facilitators to their students’ education, the curators of learning, and they play a crucial role in the next generation’s growth. Teachers are at the front line of education innovation, and they are well aware that the physical environment can make or break creativity and innovation.

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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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New Jersey Salesman Wins International HX Walk-Around Competition

Construction Equipment

Robert Feldman of Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre in Linden, N.J., is the grand champion of the 2017 HX Series Walk-Around Competition sponsored by Navistar International. Company representatives announced the results in their booth at the ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 show in Las Vegas, where they displayed several HX vocational trucks. Feldman (pictured, left), representing International Truck’s Mind-Atlantic region, beat out five other finalists from other areas of the U.S. and Canada, who got all-expense-p

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GenieBelt: Updated and Ready for the Next Challenge

Lets Build

We are back with some exciting news for all of you who are part of GenieBelt ’s journey. New features! During the last months, we worked hard and today we are happy to announce the launching of a new update that will change the way you are using GenieBelt for the better. Once again, we have to thank all of you for your valuable feedback. Nothing would be possible without your ideas and support.

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Work Begins on 188,000 SF Facility for Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois

The Korte Company

Construction is scheduled to begin in March on a new 188,000 square manufacturing facility for The Knapheide Manufacturing Co. in Quincy, Illinois. The Korte Company was awarded the design-build contract earlier this year. The new plant will be located directly south of the company's existing 480,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, which was originally constructed by The Korte Company in 1995.

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How to Ensure a Secure Load

Construction Business Owner

Transporting heavy equipment is no small feat. Since it involves several steps, it is your responsibility to use good, consistent hauling techniques. Proper hauling practices, such as using the right size of transport and towing vehicles and correctly loading, positioning and securing equipment, will help minimize loading issues that slow your productivity.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.