Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'It’s certainly been a busy start to 2015. The economy is growing. Construction business is booming again and everyone in our industry – from owners to contractors to vendors – is scrambling to try and keep up with significantly greater workloads. While being busy is generally good news, what we need to be careful of is losing business focus in the meantime – not seeing the forest for the trees.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'The 40th Annual World of Concrete (WOC), held in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured seminars from top industry professionals, award shows, a fundraising auction and on-site exhibitors who showcased their products throughout the week.
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FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'OSHA is again promising that a final rule is forthcoming on confined space in construction, and a top agency official said that the standard generally aligns with those for general industry. If that comes to pass, that will be good news as it will provide clarity on an issue that needs it. But before anyone gets their expectations up, it is worth noting that OSHA has made similar predictions before that the standard was imminent, only to have the target date pass by in silence.
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'With the Revu 2015 Bluebeam’s Cloud+ will save you many clicks in your PDF markups work, and while it is present in the Markup | Shapes it is not automatically added to your tool bars, tool chest, tool sets and profiles. If your firm has many licenses of Revu (Standard, CAD or Extreme), and your save your profiles in a network drive, check with your systems administrator before proceeding.
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Mr Ethics
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have been contracted to reconstruct a landmark theater that was recently destroyed by fire. The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. One of my partners remembers hearing about a lawsuit involving a project architect’s and contractor’s use of someone else’s drawings.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Purchasing + Inventory. With Spectrum ® Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software, master your purchasing costs and simplify inventory controls. Spectrum’s purchasing functionality allows you to take control of all of your purchasing needs through a dedicated, easy-to-use purchase order solution. This allows you to stay on top of all purchases for jobs and available inventory—no matter where items are located.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'No subject is more critical to experienced construction lawyers than the choice of a dispute resolution forum. Experience has taught industry professionals that courtrooms are not the most welcoming environment for construction disputes, given the extensive written records generated by most projects and the factual complexity of the disputes themselves.
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
' OSHA’s report on its most frequently issued categories of violations in 2014 is a good reminder that protecting workers against falls is one of the most important safety measures an employer can take.Fall protection topped the list of OSHA violations cited in 2014 – with 7,272 violations across all industries that resulted in more than $20 million in fines against employers.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'Getable, an app for ordering and tracking equipment, has raised $5 million to expand its services nationwide. Now, any contractor in the U.S. can download Getable''s free application to order, track and manage any piece of equipment used in the constuction field, whether or not the equipment was originally ordered through Getable.
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Mr Ethics
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have been contracted to reconstruct a landmark theater that was recently destroyed by fire. The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. One of my partners remembers hearing about a lawsuit involving a project architect’s and contractor’s use of someone else’s drawings.
DebunkTheBIM
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'She must be fully aware of it coming, after all it’s been some time since the UK Government BIM Mandate has been dreamed up and sold successfully to both the practicing and the ‘not quite convinced yet but getting there’, BIM world. It has been a while since her 2013 New Year Honours List awarded Mervyn Richards OBE for services to BIM and the Construction Industry.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Service Management. Spectrum ® Service Management Construction Software streamlines your service operations for a better customer experience. From managing service contracts, to generating work orders at the office or in the field, to efficiently dispatching technicians, Spectrum Service Management Construction Software provides a complete solution for all aspects of your service business.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'The February issue of Construction Business Owner featured four steps to take when implementing fleet technology. Here''s a quick look at the statistics. To read the full article, click the link at the bottom of the page. .
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Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'This evening, a general contractor approached me at an association event to discuss a problem he has experienced with a major institutional client. He’s done much business with the organization over the years, but recently a change order claim went totally wrong. The contractor says he understands in some cases change orders can occur for reasons where responsibility may be murky or caused by the contractor’s own actions.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'Record quarterly and annual gross auction proceeds ("GAP"). Record fourth quarter and annual revenue. Fourth quarter diluted adjusted EPS of $0.31; diluted EPS of $0.27. 2014 adjusted diluted EPS of $0.94; diluted EPS of $0.85.
Mr Ethics
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'Dear Mr. Ethics, We have been contracted to reconstruct a landmark theater that was recently destroyed by fire. The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. One of my partners remembers hearing about a lawsuit involving a project architect’s and contractor’s use of someone else’s drawings.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'A 2012 study by Paul Teicholz of Stanford University found that U.S. construction productivity has continued to decline over the past 20 years, despite various advancements in methods, technology and delivery methods. Teicholz listed the various reasons, which have been well documented over the years, as primarily many small firms doing small pieces of the project, fragmentation of the construction team, inefficient use of data and documents, and the competitive nature of procurement systems.
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Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Every year workers are killed or seriously injured while performing snow or ice removal from the rooftops of commercial, residential, and other building structures. Snow removal operations are often performed under extreme weather conditions by workers who may have little experience or training on the hazards of the job. Snow removal may be necessary to prevent overloading and collapse or for construction or repair of decking or roofs.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'Rapidly resuming operations or simply surviving is not always sufficient to guarantee the future of a company after a disaster. Physical damage is often the easiest problem to deal with, but quick repairs alone do not equate to business continuation if you cannot produce goods and services or find anyone to buy them. Once the immediate crisis has passed, it is essential to have a business recovery strategy.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'Melissa Brumback’s Construction Law in North Carolina blog provides a wealth of useful insights — whether or not you are in North Carolina. Melissa Brumback ‘s Construction Law in North Carolina won the Best Construction Blog competition in 2011. She continues her impressive blog with resources and insights relevant both within the state, and to wider markets.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'H&E Equipment Services has surpassed the $400 million mark in equipment rental revenues for 2014, totaling $404.1 million, compared to $338.9 million in 2013. Total revenue increased 14.7 percent in the fourth quarter to $297.8 million, compared to $259.6 million in the same period in 2013.
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DebunkTheBIM
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'Following the success of the first two BIM conferences in the Middle East, CIFE is co-organizing the 3rd BIM conference with CCC and Projacs in Dubai on Feb. 25 and 26. 2015. [link] I love how they are doggedly sticking to calling their events ‘annual’ – when this is the 3 rd one in the 5 th calendar year since the first was held in 2011. Hairsplitting over semantics from me or just a bit of stretching the definition of the ‘annual’ from their side?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'WPL Publishing Co. first covered 3D printing in 2008 about a service that transformed satellite images into physical models printed on a Z Corporation 3D printer. In January 2010, John Jurewicz reviewed five then-available printers creating scale models of buildings in plaster or plastic. “The reasons for using these devices center around verification of design and are moving into construction coordination as they become more affordable,” says Jurewicz. “They evaluate construc
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'Question: I currently have an indoor safety shower, and want an outdoor safety shower just outside the building, does the supply need to be sized in case both showers are used at once? Answer: OSHA’s applicable regulation is 1910.151(c) : “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.”.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'Infrastructure is a buzzword. It is a go-to talking point for pundits and politicians on every drive-time radio program and cable news network. Even with all this talk, according to the Congressional Budget Office, if current infrastructure funding through MAP-21 is not extended or new legislation is not enacted, the Highway Trust Fund will have "insufficient funds to meet obligations starting in fiscal year 2015.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
'Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor won the 2014 competition. Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor blog won the 2014 Best Construction Blog competition , and its quality continues to make it a contender in 2015. The Nebraska-based lawyer, of course, writes about legal issues with a focus on Nebraska rules — but he has designed the blog/message so that it is relevant to readers far away from the state where he works.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a biofuel producer, has cut back on North American biodiesel output. This move reflects a weakening and volatile oil industry, as evidenced by a year-long drop in biodiesel prices. The Chicago-based agri business has "temporarily" shifted production at its Velva, North Dakota, oilseeds processing facility from biodiesel to other products and cut production at its other North American facilities, ADM spokeswoman Jackie Anderson said in an emailed statement.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
'It has been a long tough recession and contractors have endured the worst of it. According to leading publications like National Association of Home Builders, American Institute of Architects, McGraw Hill Construction and others 2015 is expected to be a good year for contractors. Are you ready to ride the wave good times and are you positioned to take optimum advantage of the economic profits that will be ripe for the picking or will you hit the snooze button until it is too late and say, "I sh
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