Sat.Dec 06, 2014 - Fri.Dec 12, 2014

article thumbnail

WorkHands: A Social Media Site for Construction Workers

Construction Marketing

'WorkHands is a social media network that is for skilled workers that are in the construction and manufacturing industries. The site is styled after LinkedIn. The main purpose of the website is to better connect employers with skilled workers in the United States. Work Hands Features. Profile Photos and Experience. After signing up on the site, users can add a profile photo and fill their profile with their experience.

Site 237
article thumbnail

TYPES OF PAVEMENT – FLEXIBLE AND RIGID PAVEMENT

The Constructor

'There are two types of pavements based on design considerations i.e. flexible pavement and rigid pavement. Difference between flexible and rigid.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Construction Accounting: Always Measure Twice

Construction Business Owner

'One of the most important, and often misunderstood, aspects of construction accounting is the relationship between work in progress (WIP) and the recognition of revenue. The failure to understand these concepts can often result in future cash flows from a project being insufficient to meet the costs yet to be incurred or owed. Where did the money go?

article thumbnail

Commercial General Construction 2014 Highs and Lows

HardHatChat

'As we close out another year, we wanted to take a look back at the commercial construction trends that defined 2014 and highlight some of the highs and lows. Overall, this was a great year for the commercial construction industry as commercial construction activity and revenue were up considerably. According to a recent article from Crain’s Chicago Business , signed contracts for construction projects in the Chicago area were at $4.3 billion during the first six months of the year, up 16 percen

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

OSHA citing maintenance equipment violations despite low risk

FDR Safety

'Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. Typically, these machines are used for low-risk tasks performed by skilled workers. However, if you recently experienced OSHA’s increased focus in this area, you may wish you had read this sooner.

OSHA 153

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Telematics Solution

Construction Business Owner

'Telematics, including GPS vehicle tracking systems, provide construction business owners with a powerful tool to help cut costs and operate their vehicles more efficiently. But, there are other important benefits to a telematics solution that are often overlooked. These include improved productivity and reduced labor costs.

Products 182
article thumbnail

Bluebeam Tip: Visualizing Project Percentage Completion with Your Project Owner

Carol Hagen

'How to General Contractors help a project Owner Visualize the Project’s Percentage of Completion? It’s difficult. I’ve seen many spreadsheets, reports, thousands of photos and AIA Schedule of Values all attempting to convey to the owner just how far along their project is. The problem is most owners need visuals. Photos are great for seeing what’s done but it’s a lousy way to convey an overall status on the project.

article thumbnail

OSHA inspections involving temporary workers up substantially

FDR Safety

'OSHA has substantially increased its inspections of worksites where temporary workers are employed, following up on an initiative announced 18 months ago directed at temporary staffing agencies. OSHA expressed concerns that “some employers may use temporary workers as a way to avoid meeting all their compliance obligations under the OSH Act and other worker protection laws.

article thumbnail

RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED AT CONSTRUCTION SITE

The Constructor

'Records to be maintained at construction sites play important role in construction activities. It is a document required to prove any construction.

Site 230
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

The 8 Tenets of Construction Project Success

Construction Business Owner

'In three previous articles regarding the Pentagon Renovation Program, I’ve traced the development of new approaches to acquisition, organization and motivation. Little did we know these new ways of doing business would soon be dramatically tested.

article thumbnail

DD # 72- Why the Cloud works for Business Travelers

Cassell Construction Estimating

'Our work took us up to Alaska the first week of December, always a trip that I look forward to. Some people call it crazy, but I enjoy Alaska in the winter as much as in the summer. One reason is that only Alaskans are there this time of year, as all the tourists have gone home or elsewhere. For instance, the population of Juneau physically doubles when five cruise ships are in, and all those visitors are packed into a downtown area never intended to fit that many people at once.

Travel 100
article thumbnail

AEC firms upbeat about financial results, 2015 looking rosier [exclusive BD+C survey]

BD+C

'The market outlook is brighter for U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction companies, with a majority of AEC firms reporting higher revenues, strong forecasts, and sound financial health, according to Building Design+Construction’s fourth annual Market Forecast Survey. Body Image: read more.

article thumbnail

CONCRETE REPAIR-REPLACEMENT AND JACKETING MATERIALS

The Constructor

'The materials used for concrete repair works such as replacement and jacketing of concrete structural members should have good bonding properties.

Concrete 223
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Laptop Meets Bulldozer

Construction Business Owner

'Innovations in equipment and building materials have greatly refined efficiency and enabled some of the greatest feats within the industry. However, truly improving productivity in operations requires more than a sophisticated scraper, bulldozer or drill.

article thumbnail

Plumbers Without Borders provides clean water worldwide

Contractor Magazine

'Organization looking for volunteers. "Everyone needs clean water," said DiGregorio. Unfortunately, a lot of people in developing countries don''t have access to it, and some people here at home can''t afford it.”. read more.

article thumbnail

Dunkin’ Donuts Launches Certification for Green Restaurant Buildings

BD+C

'Doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a certification process that identifies if a Dunkin’ Donuts retailer’s building is green or not. The certification program was designed to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. To meet this certification, franchisees, construction managers and architects must follow a five-stage program during the planning, design and construction phases of the store.

article thumbnail

ABC Predicts Continued Construction Industry Growth in 2015

Construction Equipment

'Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a steady and ongoing economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2015. The reasonably brisk industry recovery in 2014 should continue in 2015, with momentum especially growing in segments closely related to the current American energy and industrial production resurgence.

ABC 87
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Integrating Technology into Operations Management

Construction Business Owner

'Innovations in equipment and building materials have greatly refined efficiency and enabled some of the greatest feats within the industry. However, truly improving productivity in operations requires more than a sophisticated scraper, bulldozer or drill.

article thumbnail

Ex-Im Bank Joins With Virginia Small Business Development Center To Boost Exports

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The program is expected to accelerate export business and job growth by connecting Bank products and services to a statewide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Ex-Im Bank Joins With Virginia Small Business Development Center To Boost Exports appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Online Features U.S.

Banking 88
article thumbnail

Must see: World's tallest cylindrical aquarium unveiled in Moscow

BD+C

'The world''s tallest cylinder aquarium was recently revealed to the public at the new Avia Park Shopping Center in Moscow. The aquarium, designed and built by International Concept Management (ICM), is a staggering 23 meters tall and is viewable from all four levels of Europe''s largest shopping center. With millions of annual visitors, the intent of the aquarium was to enhance the shoppers'' experience and serve as a focal point for the mall - and ICM delivered. read more.

article thumbnail

Report Says $163 Billion Needed Annually for Transportation Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

'The 2015 Bottom Line Report on transportation investment needs, released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), estimates that to meet current demand it will require an annual capital investment over six years by all levels of government in the amount of $120 billion in the nation’s highway and bridge network and $43 billion in America’s public transportation infrastructure.

article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Dan Perry Founder of HandymanStartup.com

Contractor Bookkeeping

'The Following Is An Outline From Dan Perry''s Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes , Stitcher Radio , Pocket Casts and all popular podcast directories. Dan Perry is the founder of HandymanStartup.com - a community dedicated to helping handymen, plumbers, electricians, and contractors understand business and marketing so they can get more customers, make more money, and enjoy their businesses.

article thumbnail

Turf and Ornamental Professionals Depend on Neonics

Green Industry Professionals

'Study finds neonicotinoids are the top-rated products used by T&O professionals to control their most important pests and fear their business would be significantly impacted without them.

article thumbnail

Future workplace designs shouldn’t need to favor one generation over another, says CBRE report

BD+C

'Much has been written and talked about how Millennials are a different breed than either Gen Xers or Baby Boomers when it comes to their work habits and preferences. And many companies are probably wondering about how radically they might need to transform their workspaces to attract and keep Millennials who are projected to account for 45% of America’s adult population in 2025, up from 24% today.

Design 101
article thumbnail

New dredging specification machines join Land & Water

Digger Blog

'With every expectation of another wet winter, it looks like specialist contractor Land & Water is going to remain up to its eyeballs in work for quite a while yet. Land & Water is one of the country’s leading names when it comes to flood defences. It boasts the largest fleet of specialist long reach excavators, dredging equipment and floating plant in the UK.

article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Autodesk Subscription Concepts Changing

Revit OpEd

'If you were at Autodesk University last week (I wasn''t) or at least watching the social media feed from the people you follow on Twitter, Facebook etc. you probably saw something about Autodesk changing how subscription will work in the future. This is anticipating more cloud based software use. Scott Shepard shared (with Autodesk and blogger for "It''s Alive in the Lab") a transcript of a Q&A session regarding what these changes are likely to mean to Autodesk''s customers.

article thumbnail

Congregation embraces geothermal thanks to Buffalo GeoThermal Heating

Contractor Magazine

'Traditional church adopts nontraditional approach to energy, installing solar panels and a geothermal system. According to Church Council President Robert Richards, embracing geothermal was a sound business decision based on years of research. read more.

91
article thumbnail

ABC economist predicts continued construction industry growth in 2015

BD+C

'Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a steady and ongoing economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2015. The reasonably brisk industry recovery in 2014 should continue in 2015, with momentum especially growing in segments closely related to the current American energy and industrial production resurgence.

ABC 95