Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

I recently met someone desperately trying to grow their Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) engineering firm. But they were going about it in a way I thought was a bit crazy. So, what I’m going to do today is provide a complete, soup to nuts , guide on how to grow your DBE firm the smart way. In this email, I’m going to outline exactly how I would approach growing a DBE firm (which would include WBE, MBE, and 8A firms).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Hiring an accountant is widely considered best practice for small business owners. But delegating financial analysis and reporting doesn't mean thoroughly checking out of the process each month or quarter. On the contrary, it's recommended that business owners work closely with their accountants throughout the year to better understand their financial position and make smart plans for future growth.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Have you ever noticed a laneway that wasn’t living up to its potential? Does a laneway in your neighborhood mainly serve delivery trucks, parked cars, and dumpsters, instead of acting as a place for community activity? Whenever we walk past a certain laneway near our office, we begin to dream up possibilities for this laneway and others like it. This dream “lanescape” of ours, located in the heart of Toronto, has the potential to become a fantastic space.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ground shaking is the consequence of movement of seismic waves, which ranges from quite gentle in small earthquakes to considerably violent in large.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A look at why Caldwell Marine and ECI Drilling won the 2019 Viewpoint Construction Award for ‘Most Challenging Project’.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With the busy trade show season upon us, there is no question that in the construction industry, trade shows remain a key marketing strategy for many brands. That said, trade shows are typically expensive to participate in, and can be difficult to measure return on marketing investment (ROMI). Furthermore, trade shows are often ineffective for exhibitors for a variety of reasons.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The bulk density and void percentage of aggregate can be evaluated using standard test methods of applicable codes such as ASTM C 29/C29M-17a, IS:

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Australian contractors are facing increased environmental compliance pressure, but the right planning and software can turn challenge into opportunity.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Many contractors, subcontractors and developers often do not realize that there are perhaps dozens of exclusions buried in the hundreds of pages of these CGL insurance policies that allow an insurance company to deny coverage for these claims. Find out more here. .

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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.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Lessons learned from the deadly Miami bridge collapse could affect the design, safety protocols and contract language of similar future projects.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Different types of seismic control systems are used in earthquake-resistant design that serves the purpose of reducing the action of earthquake.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The holiday season is upon us again, and while gratitude should be expressed year-round, this season serves as a helpful reminder.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

If the workplace stress level, whether originating there or brought from home by the employee, is so high as to be unmanageable, then it can have a significant negative impact on productivity through lowered attention to detail, quality of work and their team. Learn how to reduce workplace stress levels here. .

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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?

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

“This benefit is long overdue," said a union rep who has seen a leave program be successful. "We want to equip our members with what they need to both work in the construction industry and to raise a family.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The effective stress principle in soil engineering is one of the important theories put forward by Karl Terzaghi in the year 1936. It is the.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Sanco Equipment has opened a Bobcat dealership in Mason City, Iowa, serving north central Iowa. It joins three other Bobcat branches in Minnesota: Mankato, Rochester, and Albert Lea.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As a construction business owner, there are dozens of things you must do well to build a profitable business and achieve your goals. The key is to focus on the top five must-do strategies and actions that will make your business successful 90% of the time. Find those strategies here. .

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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.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wearables that help reduce user fatigue and increase productivity are soon to hit jobsites in earnest. Here's an early look at the first crop to expect.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Masonry is a widely used term in the field of construction. Some of the important terms related to masonry works that must be known by the.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Culdesac, a developer that specializes in building car-free neighborhoods from scratch, operates with a key insight in mind: the way we move defines the way we live. And because how we move is changing, thanks to things like ridesharing, the way we live should change as well.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

From artificial intelligence providing data-driven clinical decision support, to physicians and hospital staff in the healthcare industry, to big data automation informing better investment decisions across financial service firms, digital transformation has completely revolutionized a wide range of industries. However, the AEC industry has been traditionally slow to adopt these advanced technologies, especially within business development.

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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!

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The project team brought Construction Dive into the huddle as it reaches 75% completion of one of the NFL's most innovative stadiums.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Linear measurements in surveying can be performed by mainly three methods namely direct method, electromagnetic methods and optical methods. The.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Originally completed in 1925, Chicago’s Union Station was designated a landmark in 2002 and listed by AIA Illinois as one of the 200 Illinois Great Places. The restoration of the station’s Great Hall sought to maximize the reuse of existing materials and infrastructure, preserve the historic integrity of prior generations, and significantly reduce its energy use.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

With increased exposure to the elements, it is important for fleet managers to be on top of vehicle health, the safety of drivers and the location of all their assets. Advanced fleet management software can help construction companies of all sizes keep fleets in check, safeguard teams and improve the bottom line during winter. Read more here. .

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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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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The contractor tested HoloBuilder’s reality capture app using the Spot robot on its $1.2 billion San Francisco International Airport project.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Stone masonry is a type of building masonry construction that uses stones and mortar.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Tesla has unveiled the company’s first electric pickup truck called “Cybertruck.” According to an article in The Verge, the truck will come in three versions with 250 miles, 300 miles, and 500 miles of range.

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