Construction Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2014

'An excavator is going to be one of the most important pieces of machinery at your disposal when looking to complete a range of construction jobs, especially ones that are beyond the means of human labor. The primary purpose of an excavator for any construction job is simple; it is to make any construction project easier. This is possible because the excavator is able to do things that your average human labor can’t do.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2014

'Productivity is a word that is regularly thrown around the business world. In our current economic state, the financial microscope is well and truly focused on the well-being of businesses up and down the country. Monitoring everything from costly expenditures to processes and procedures, a productive business is not down to one sole attribute. It is made up a combination of well-oiled, finely tuned cogs that come together to provide the best service and manufacture the best products, all by ut

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building rating system.

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Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'Bluebeam Revu allows for slipsheeting plan set pages so your markups remain and the underlying content is updated with the new changes. This two minute video shows you how to accomplish just that: If you or your company wants your team to get trained quickly and you can’t get them to watch videos in Bluebeam University, contact me to discuss web-based or on-site classroom training at your facilities.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) research experts have polished off the firm’s crystal ball and it reveals a clear path to stronger performance expectations for commercial real estate in 2014. The firm’s top researchers believe the “global real estate disconnect” between buoyant investment markets and more cautious leasing markets that existed during 2013, is narrowing in the United States as the nation’s recovery broadly diversifies ahea

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2014

'On December 30th, the Environmental Protection Agency took final action amending the “All Appropriate Inquiries Rule” to now reference ASTM International''s E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.” In the guidance that accompanied the new regulation, EPA made clear that persons conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments “may” [i.e., should] use the procedures included in this new st

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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2014

'When the 46-story Clearpoint Residences condo tower officially opens in late 2015, it will be the world''s tallest vertical garden. All 164 units in the building will come with a spacious garden terrace, complete with lush vegetation and a self-sustaining, automatic drop irrigation system. The goal: to give all residents a first-floor living experience.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2014

'According to an article from the Associated Press, a World War II bomb exploded during construction work in Western Germany , killing one person and injuring several others. Click here for the article. .

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Construction 84

Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2014

'The construction world has been one of the hardest hit industries since the effects of the recession with business withdrawing investments in developments, renovations and new builds. But as 2013 draws to a close, builders, contractors and construction experts are predicting a bright future in store. People and investors are growing more confident in the property market as the economy gradual rebuilds itself and residential developments will no doubt be at the forefront of the charge.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2014

'In this photo gallery you will find photos of service vans and trucks spotted at various locations. If you want to be a part of our Favorite truck photo gallery, please take a photo of your truck at a jobsite or service call and e-mail it to candace.roulo@penton.com. I will then upload it to the gallery. read more.

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Contractors Residential Commercial Management 84

BD+C

DECEMBER 31, 2013

'BD+C editors and our contributors posted hundreds of blogs in 2013. Here''s a recap of the most popular topics. They include valuable lessons from one of the first BIM-related lawsuits and sage advice from AEC legend Arthur Gensler. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 31, 2013

'Construction employment increased in 211 of 339 metro areas between November 2012 and November 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment in the sector decreased in 67 areas and was stagnant in 61. AGC officials said the employment gains were encouraging, but cautioned that future gains were dependent on continued economic growth and new investments in aging domestic infrastructure.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 2, 2014

'Cold-related injuries can be costly to a business, costly to treat, painful, and in severe cases, fatal. It is an employer’s responsibility to develop a written cold-stress prevention program that provides workers with the knowledge to work safely in cold temperatures. While a given prevention program will need to be tailored to your specific workplace, use these basics to get you started.

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Injury Accidents OSHA Schedule 60

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2014

'BY MERRY BETH HALL, Director of Apprentice, Journeyman Training for PHCC Educational Foundation. The role of preparing this workforce? Fortunately, it’s falling to those who know the industry best: the skilled professionals who are passionate about their business; the trade organizations that are dedicated to moving the industry forward; and the manufacturers that want experienced craftsmen to install and repair their products correctly. read more.

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Education Residential Commercial Contractors 69

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2014

'Exterior Architecture, Foster + Partners and Space Syntax—a team who share Lord Foster’s passion for the benefits of cycling—have jointly developed SkyCycle , a new approach to transform cycling in the capital. Following existing suburban railway corridors, a wide, secure deck would be constructed above the trains to create new cycle routes throughout London. read more.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'The floating crane that will be used to install deck panels on the Tappan Zee Bridge began its 6,000-mile journey to the Hudson River on Sunday, according to The Journal News. Mounted on a 400-foot barge, the crane has a 25-story-tall arm and can lift up to 1,750 metric tons. It will also be used to demolish the existing bridge in 2017.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2014

'Whenever we post a dire update in this space about the dismal state of America’s infrastructure, we’re usually talking about crumbling roads and bridges. Well, it looks like it may be time to add fiber-optic networks to the list. It’s not that our fiber-optic networks are deteriorating (in fact, they’re steadily expanding and picking up speed), it’s just that we haven’t built enough of them.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'I was flying back to Chicago after interviewing Bill and Tina Howe and their team for our Contractor of the Year story when I ran across a profile of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons in the airline magazine. In it, Simmons affirmed his commitment to philanthropy. “Give what you want to receive,” the article quoted Simmons. “It’s impossible to receive any sort of lasting success from the world without giving.”.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'Just eight years after opening the Santiago Calatrava-designed City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, local authorities say the seven-building complex is falling apart, according to a report by The Telegraph. read more.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2014

'The outlook remains modest for truck and trailer sales in 2014, with uncertainty about the strength of the U.S. economy mitigating the need to replace aging equipment. Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst at ACT Research said that while there will be a gradual improvement in the U.S. economy in 2014, improvement will be “lackluster” and the absence of “economic vibrancy” will keep truck buyers cautious as well.

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Forecasting Equipment 65

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2014

'By Bruce Jervis A primary purpose of a limited liability company, much like a corporation, is to shield company owners from personal liability for business losses. When the company enters into a contract, the company’s assets are at risk. But the company owners -- called “members” -- are not putting their personal assets at risk. In order for an LLC to be effective, the members must be painstakingly careful to always make it clear they are acting on behalf of the LLC and not p

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2014

'BY KEITH MERCURIO, Nexstar Network Training Manager. Consider this reality: To your customer, the employee she is interacting with at any given moment is your company’s brand. Nothing else but the experience that customer is having with your employee will determine if she will be a repeat customer. Not your Yellow Page ad. Not you. Not your years of hard work and experience. read more.

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Contractors Management 60

BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'The 2013 survey of U.S. architectural registration boards by NCARB indicates that there are currently 105,847 registered architects in the United States. This represents a 0.24% increase in licensed architects from last year’s survey. read more.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2014

'Total construction spending increased for the year amid growing private-sector demand, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the spending levels were held back by declining public sector investments. Construction put in place totaled $934 billion in November, up 5.9% since November 2012.

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Construction Residential America Contractors 64

BIM & Beam

JANUARY 2, 2014

'An excellent introduction to the essential features, functions, and workflows of Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional. Master the tools you will need to make Robot work for you: Go from zero to fundamental proficiency with this thorough and detailed introduction to the essential concepts and workflows of Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2013. - Demystify the interface - Manipulate and manage Robot tables like a pro - Learn how to use Robot''s modeling tools - Master loading tec

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Autodesk Concrete Modeling Design 56

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 2, 2014

'David Brandon, Senior Vice President at Site Selection Group, has signed on to speak at the 2014 Business Facilities LiveXchange event. LiveXchange will take place April 6-8, 2014 at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Brandon will present a seminar on Workforce Analysis and the Site Selection Process. Site Selection Group is a leading independent location advisory and economic incentives firm providing solutions to corporations and communities across the

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BD+C

DECEMBER 31, 2013

'The world''s tallest twisting tower and the rise of augmented reality technology in construction were among the 10 most popular articles posted on Building Design+Construction ''s website, BDCnetwork.com, in 2013. Here''s a roundup of the top articles from the past 12 months. Happy New Year from the BD+C editorial team! Body Image: read more.

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BIM Office Housing Materials 81

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2014

'Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble signed agreements to bring complete, technology-enabled construction jobsite solutions to the market. The agreements help companies better serve global customers from project design through completion, with critical technologies and services focused on fleet management and site productivity across a contractor’s entire equipment fleet, regardless of brand.

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