Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Every construction business owner gets to a point when a decision about new equipment must be made. There are many considerations, but one of the biggest is whether to lease or buy. Owners often wish for a cheat sheet to help them through the process.
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'It has been another whirlwind year at Englewood Construction and we are happy to report that our predicted 2014 commercial construction trends came true, which has meant a lot of new projects on our end. The increased commercial construction activity paved the way for some large new retail construction projects and restaurant construction, as national retailers and restaurant owners became more confident in the improving economy.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is a great way to record any construction project. Recording a construction project used to be very time consuming and could be very expensive however, Brinno has changed all that. We would like to thank Brinno and Banksphotos for their informative articles on Time Lapse Camera Projects. The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is an effortless way to record an project indoors or outdoors.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
'Soil nailing is a construction technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable. Soil nailing is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls.
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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.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'While JCB has become synonymous with the British backhoe loader, Terex can also claim to have an equally rich heritage in its veins. Although a US firm, Terex is planning to mark 55th anniversary of its British backhoe loader, manufactured in Manchester until 2003 and subsequently in Coventry. Terex is a US company that was effectively created in its modern form by acquisitions.
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'Anyone involved in the road building process knows it is not an easy job, and it isn’t something to be left for novices. It takes patience, experience and a great amount of knowledge. Getting the job done right the first time is paramount, and it all starts with one of the most critical processes—compaction.
BIM & Beam
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Autodesk’s open source computational design tool Dynamo is now automatically installed with Revit as of Revit 2015 R2. Using visual programming and popular scripting, it is possible to drive Revit geometry by programmatic means, super charging the design process. If you have not tried Dynamo I highly recommend it. Learn more.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. One benefit that is often overlooked however is using mobile devices to reduce reliance on paper forms and manual processes. The average cost of paper per employee is $80. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
'When it becomes impossible to provide the suitable surface foundation for a structure; the use of pile foundations becomes necessary, this situation.
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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.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
'The construction industry, whose workforce was decimated during the last recession, is slowly getting back on its feet. However, in certain markets—especially those where oil drilling and production have been prospering—construction workers can still be scarce. Based on a survey of nearly 1,100 member firms in October, the Associated General Contractors of America ( www.agc.org ) reported that 83% of respondents were having difficulty finding craft workers, and 61% said other professional posit
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'With all of the trimmings, food packaging, guests and general excitement, not only is Thanksgiving one of America’s most beloved holidays, it’s also one of the busiest plumbing days of the year! read more.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
'Fast, friendly service sounds more like a characteristic of your local barista than an employee of a construction firm. Customer service is on the decline—not specifically in the construction industry, but across the board. When asked to describe an experience with great customer service, we often find ourselves struggling to recall just one instance.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum in Waterloo, Iowa will open its doors to the public Dec. 2, 2014 with a focus on engaging visitors in the history of tractor and engine design and manufacturing at John Deere, especially in Iowa''s Cedar Valley. Deere said the December launch will be followed by a grand opening celebration in spring 2015.
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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 Marketing
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
'Winners of the 2014 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards are announced by program sponsor, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 78 sub-categories. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals by region. SUPERSTAR and STAR (first place/second place respectively) are awarded for each sub-category.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'There are different foundation types and uses of these depends on the soil condition and loads from the structure. It is advisable to know.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
'In the world of tall building construction, projects can stall for any number of reasons—financial, political, cultural—and for long periods of time. The CTBUH Research team, in the latest installment of Tall Buildings in Numbers, has undertaken to find the top 20 tallest never-completed buildings , and the 15 longest construction periods from 1985 to the present, listing the stop and start dates, and last known status of these 35 projects.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Chad Storlie. Be daring and win. "Who Dares Wins." That’s the motto of the United Kingdom''s Special Air Service (UK SAS), probably one of the world''s best Special Operations Forces (SOF). read more.
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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
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'For those who have not heard the term “augmented reality” (AR), you will soon. In the next few years, the application of augmented reality will impact every phase of our design and construction projects. The promise of AR presents the possibility of walking into a building, holding a smartphone or tablet up to a wall and being able to see all of the pipes and conduits in that wall.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2015 Dodge Construction Outlook, predicting that total U.S. construction starts for 2015 will rise 9 percent to $612 billion, a larger gain than the 5 percent increase to $564 billion estimated for 2014.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Try these steps: Create a new empty project Open the Site plan View Make sure the PBP (Project Base Point-circle) and the SP (Survey Point-triangle) are visible Use Relocate Project, "move" the PBP 1 meter to the left We''ll find the SP is now 1 meter to the right, left behind marking where the origin was The SP identifies the origin of an alternate coordinate system, roughly equivalent to AutoCAD''s WCS (World Coordinate System) origin, consider that using Acquire Coordinates aligns Revit with
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
'Concrete formwork is a temporary supporting structure for concrete when it is placed at the construction site to keep the concrete in position and.
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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!
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'According to a recent report from Forbes , Houston is America''s top city for new construction in 2014. With $25.1 billion in starts from January to September this year, Houston has seen a 176% increase in new projects since 2013. Eight of the 10 biggest new construction projects (in terms of cost to build) are energy and chemicals facilities, according to Forbes. read more.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR. Your mind begins to race with thoughts of sorrow, anger, as you enter the pavilion to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in quiet reflection. One thought that shouldn’t be on your mind is comfort. read more.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'From any business perspective, no matter what the field, cash is king. It is the most important factor in determining whether your business will prosper. Having cash on hand is not only essential for day-to-day operations, but it also affects the ability to grow. If a small- to mid-size business’s costs outweigh profits, even for a brief period, it could be tremendously detrimental to the future of the business.
BIM & Beam
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
'Dynamo Plug-in for Robot Structural Analysis is a technology preview that allows designers and engineers to drive Autodesk ® Robot ™ Structural Analysis Professional software from Dynamo. Dynamo Plug-in for Robot Structural Analysis Professional helps designers to create parametric and complex structural frames models in Dynamo, submit it to Robot for simulation, and review the results returned from the analysis.
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Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to show growth of 7.3 percent in 2014 to reach $35.7 billion, according to the American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor. The revised figures, compiled by IHS, formerly IHS Global Insight and recently released by ARA, are slightly below ARA’s previous July forecast of 7.6 percent revenue growth in 2014 to reach $35.8 billion.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Transparent concrete also called as translucent concrete or light transmitting concrete is achieved by replacing aggregates with transparent.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'Ocean Spiral is the name of Shimizu Corp.''s newly-revealed plan for an underwater city that could house up to 5,000 people. The design centers around a floating, 500-meter-wide sphere linked to a resource center on the ocean floor via a 15-kilometer, helix-shaped path. According to The Guardian , the central dome would house business and residential zones.
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