November, 2016

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5 Words to Guide Your Company to a Lean State of Mind

Construction Business Owner

For centuries, construction firms of all makes and models have struggled with productivity. While other industries have benefitted from robotics, automation and other technological advancements, many studies indicate that the construction sector has suffered with no sizeable gain over the last 50 years.

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Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall and Their Calculations

The Constructor

Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall There are various types of loads and forces acting on retaining wall, which are: Lateral earth pressure.

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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. More enticing are the low costs of the tools that lower the barrier for adopting these tech gadgets on site. As I mention on my website LeverInjuryLaw.com construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and incorporating more technological gadgets can certa

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. In the following article, FDRsafety Senior Advisor and attorney Andrew Kaake offers tips on how to respond. – Jim Stanley, President, FDRsafety Join Our Mailing List. By Andrew Kaake. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond.

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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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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

HardHatChat

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Looking back at the past 12 months, we’ve seen a tremendous variety of opportunities ranging from restaurant construction to senior housing development, yet there has been one common thread among our many projects that will continue to shape the work we do in 2017: creating an exceptional experience for the end user is

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The Benefits of Remote-Controlled Equipment

Construction Business Owner

It is safe to say there will always be conflict among the members of an organization when it comes to trying something new. This conflict often comes to light when new technology is introduced, such as remote-controlled equipment. It is easy to imagine the difference in opinion of early adopters, who love anything digital, and the group holding out for months until they are finally forced to try it, because the latter faction is often afraid the technology might replace them.

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Anti-Static Epoxy Flooring – Methods and Applications

The Constructor

Anti-static epoxy flooring method provides joint-free finishes and applications include in electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace.

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Modustri & Caterpillar Launch Global Machine and Wear Management Platform for Dealers

Construction Equipment

Modustri , maker of analytics solutions for large scale deployments, announced the launch of a global wear part and machine management platform for heavy duty equipment with Caterpillar Inc. Together, Caterpillar and Modustri are working to fulfill Caterpillar's vision for the Age of Smart Iron.

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Judge declines to delay OSHA anti-retaliation rule

FDR Safety

A federal judge has denied an industry request to delay enforcement of a new OSHA anti-retaliation rule designed to protect workers against reprisals for reporting injuries or illnesses. The rule – and the guidance OSHA has issued about complying with the rule – can have a substantial impact on how employers conduct drug testing after an accident, set up safety incentive programs, and create requirements for employees about reporting accidents.

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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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Contractor CFOs Struggle To Achieve Valuable QuickBooks Reports

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractor CFO’s Struggle To Achieve Good QuickBooks Reports. Contractor CFO’s are in a constant struggle between having all of the documents needed for data entry and providing the tools for the Office Manager | Bookkeeper need to do the job. Owners want answers to the following questions. Am I making any money? Where am I making any money? Why isn’t there a report that at the push of the button gives me all the answers?

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Museum of the Bible to use technology to bring the Bible to life

BD+C

The 430,000-sf Museum of the Bible is currently under construction in Washington, D.C., and when completed, will provide visitors with an immersive experience teaching the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The eight-story building will feature 40-foot-tall bronze doors at the main entrance and a garden on the building’s roof. Between the front doors and the garden, the museum will be packed with cutting-edge technology that helps to span time, space, and cultures in teaching the histo

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Improve Your Business with Your Current Staff

Construction Business Owner

I used to get tired of the same old excuses for poor performance. It was difficult to get our construction company managers, supervisors, foremen and field crews to do what I wanted them to do. They always offered semilegitimate reasons why they didn’t get the job done on time, why they didn’t follow directions, why it wasn’t their fault when something went wrong on the jobsite and why they couldn’t do what was expected of them.

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Segmental Retaining Wall – Types, Design and Advantages

The Constructor

Segmental retaining wall is constructed of large number of dry masonry blocks. Types, design and advantages of segmental retaining walls are.

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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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Drone Surveys Improve Automated Road Construction

Construction Equipment

Automated machine guidance (AMG) links construction equipment with onboard computers that use data from 3-D models and GPS to guide operations. The Oregon Department of Transportation is exploring surveying with unmanned aircraft for construction projects using an Aibotix Aibot X6 Hexacopter. The hexacopter can fly programmed flight paths autonomously and carry 4.4 pounds of cameras and sensors.

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Atlanta Lands $400M UPS Distribution Hub, 1,250 Jobs

Business Facilities

More than $400 million in investment and 1,250 jobs will be the result of United Parcel Service Inc.'s (UPS) new regional sorting and distribution hub in Atlanta, GA. Read Atlanta Lands $400M UPS Distribution Hub, 1,250 Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Brasscraft Manufacturing hires new VP of Wholesale Sales to build on its success in wholesale distribution

Contractor Magazine

To build on its successful partnerships with wholesale distributors, BrassCraft Manufacturing Company announced that it has hired Brian Spicer as VP of Wholesale Sales. read more.

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Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes: A hyperloop from Hyperloop One and BIG could make it possible

BD+C

At some point in the past year or so, you have probably heard the term “hyperloop” thrown around as the future of transportation. Elon Musk first unveiled the concept of a hyperloop in 2013, Dezeen reports. Since that time, however, he open-sourced the technology and is no longer directly involved with the development.

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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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How Buying Can Make Your Company More Profitable

Construction Business Owner

With Section 179 in effect for the remainder of 2016 and onward, there has never been a better time to invest in new construction and office equipment for your organization. With recent improvements approved by Congress, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code now allows organizations to completely deduct the purchase cost of equipment, up to a specific amount, the first year it is put into service.

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Vinyl Sheet Flooring Installation Method and Procedure

The Constructor

Vinyl sheet flooring installation method is easy and can be achieved with correct procedures, tools and approach which are discussed step by.

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Dakota Access Pipeline Poor Construction Practices Angering Iowa Landowners

Construction Equipment

A landowner grew so frustrated with Dakota Access Pipeline workers that she delivered a garbage bag to county supervisors full of metal debris collected from her fields. A northwest Iowa rancher was so fed up from his cattle repeatedly escaping that he mailed a bill to the pipeline company for the costs of constantly chasing his animals.

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United Way Day of Caring

The Korte Company

This fall, The Korte Company’s Las Vegas office came out in full force to support the United Way of Southern Nevada. The event is the United Way’s largest community-wide volunteer event and helps promote and celebrate the spirit and value of volunteering.

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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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Cimpress Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Operation In Nevada

Business Facilities

The customized products company will open its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Reno, with plans to add 150 new jobs. Read Cimpress Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Operation In Nevada on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Adaptive reuse juices up an abandoned power plant

BD+C

The 118,000-sf Seaholm Power Plant, an Art Deco industrial facility originally designed by Burns & McDonnell, provided power to Austin, Texas, from 1951 to 1989. It served as a training center through 1996, when it was shuttered. In 2005, Austin’s city council selected Seaholm Power LLC—a joint venture with four principal investors—to restore the site.

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Ask the Experts: The Evolution of Construction Marketing

Construction Business Owner

Steve Wright. Vice President of Information Services Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.

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Work items and Material estimate for standard residential building

The Constructor

Is there a standard code or guideline available for estimating items of work or building material quantities for a standard residential building of.

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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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Verizon Completes Fleetmatics Purchase

Construction Equipment

Verizon has completed its $2.4 billion acquisition of Fleetmatics. Fleetmatics, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with North American headquarters in Waltham, Mass., is now part of the Verizon Telematics business. The transaction received the approval of Fleetmatics’ shareholders and the Irish High Court, which sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement by which Verizon has acquired Fleetmatics.

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TKC is Awarded Healthcare Design-Build Project for BJC at Alton Memorial

The Korte Company

The Korte Company was awarded a 2-story, 42,166 square foot addition to the existing Medical Office Building ‘B’, located on the Alton Memorial Hospital campus in Alton, Illinois. The adjacent construction will occupy an existing parking lot, which will be removed. The anticipated construction is marked for early 2017 and is expected to be completed within the year.

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Iowa Is Built for Business

Business Facilities

With certified sites of up to 600 acres available for shovel-ready projects and innovative targeted tax credits, the Hawkeye State is soaring above the competition. Read Iowa Is Built for Business on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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