Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I used to get tired of the same old excuses for poor performance. It was difficult to get our construction company managers, supervisors, foremen and field crews to do what I wanted them to do. They always offered semilegitimate reasons why they didn’t get the job done on time, why they didn’t follow directions, why it wasn’t their fault when something went wrong on the jobsite and why they couldn’t do what was expected of them.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Election day 2016 in which Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States and Republicans control both houses of Congress portends huge business opportunities for green building. As the Executive and Legislative Branches look to arrest existing environmental and energy policies while driving up growth and lowering taxes, enabling voluntary green building is positioned to be part of the new agenda.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Anti-static epoxy flooring method provides joint-free finishes and applications include in electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace.

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Materials 255

BD+C

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The 430,000-sf Museum of the Bible is currently under construction in Washington, D.C., and when completed, will provide visitors with an immersive experience teaching the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The eight-story building will feature 40-foot-tall bronze doors at the main entrance and a garden on the building’s roof. Between the front doors and the garden, the museum will be packed with cutting-edge technology that helps to span time, space, and cultures in teaching the histo

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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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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

With Section 179 in effect for the remainder of 2016 and onward, there has never been a better time to invest in new construction and office equipment for your organization. With recent improvements approved by Congress, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code now allows organizations to completely deduct the purchase cost of equipment, up to a specific amount, the first year it is put into service.

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Profitability Finance Organization Equipment 263

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Segmental retaining wall is constructed of large number of dry masonry blocks. Types, design and advantages of segmental retaining walls are.

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Design Construction Structural Engineering Engineering 223

BD+C

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The world’s tallest twisting tower, and second tallest building overall, Shanghai Tower, was recently selected by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as the 2016 winner of the “Best Tall Building Worldwide” award. Shanghai Tower was selected from among 3 other towers that won a Best Tall Building award for their region (and from 132 entries overall).

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America 102

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Steve Wright. Vice President of Information Services Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.

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Construction 270

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Modustri , maker of analytics solutions for large scale deployments, announced the launch of a global wear part and machine management platform for heavy duty equipment with Caterpillar Inc. Together, Caterpillar and Modustri are working to fulfill Caterpillar's vision for the Age of Smart Iron.

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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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Compaction of concrete is mostly carried out with vibrators. Methods of concrete compactions, types of vibrators and results of poor compaction is.

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Concrete 176

BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

At some point in the past year or so, you have probably heard the term “hyperloop” thrown around as the future of transportation. Elon Musk first unveiled the concept of a hyperloop in 2013, Dezeen reports. Since that time, however, he open-sourced the technology and is no longer directly involved with the development.

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Transportation 101

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Contractor CFO’s Struggle To Achieve Good QuickBooks Reports. Contractor CFO’s are in a constant struggle between having all of the documents needed for data entry and providing the tools for the Office Manager | Bookkeeper need to do the job. Owners want answers to the following questions. Am I making any money? Where am I making any money? Why isn’t there a report that at the push of the button gives me all the answers?

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Contractors Documentation Office Management 79

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Automated machine guidance (AMG) links construction equipment with onboard computers that use data from 3-D models and GPS to guide operations. The Oregon Department of Transportation is exploring surveying with unmanned aircraft for construction projects using an Aibotix Aibot X6 Hexacopter. The hexacopter can fly programmed flight paths autonomously and carry 4.4 pounds of cameras and sensors.

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Roads Oregon Construction Transportation 91

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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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Vinyl sheet flooring installation method is easy and can be achieved with correct procedures, tools and approach which are discussed step by.

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Materials 211

BD+C

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The 118,000-sf Seaholm Power Plant, an Art Deco industrial facility originally designed by Burns & McDonnell, provided power to Austin, Texas, from 1951 to 1989. It served as a training center through 1996, when it was shuttered. In 2005, Austin’s city council selected Seaholm Power LLC—a joint venture with four principal investors—to restore the site.

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Austin Texas Site Industrial 100

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

More than $400 million in investment and 1,250 jobs will be the result of United Parcel Service Inc.'s (UPS) new regional sorting and distribution hub in Atlanta, GA. Read Atlanta Lands $400M UPS Distribution Hub, 1,250 Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Atlanta Site Georgia Transportation 79

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

A landowner grew so frustrated with Dakota Access Pipeline workers that she delivered a garbage bag to county supervisors full of metal debris collected from her fields. A northwest Iowa rancher was so fed up from his cattle repeatedly escaping that he mailed a bill to the pipeline company for the costs of constantly chasing his animals.

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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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Is there a standard code or guideline available for estimating items of work or building material quantities for a standard residential building of.

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Residential Estimating Materials Guidelines 104

BD+C

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Lions Park is a 40-acre space at the southern edge of the rural Alabama town of Greensboro. Ten years ago, it consisted of little more than a few frequently flooded baseball diamonds and a huge expanse of featureless, shadeless ground baking in the relentless summer sun.

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Architecture Alabama 97

Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

To build on its successful partnerships with wholesale distributors, BrassCraft Manufacturing Company announced that it has hired Brian Spicer as VP of Wholesale Sales. read more.

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Management 75

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Verizon has completed its $2.4 billion acquisition of Fleetmatics. Fleetmatics, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with North American headquarters in Waltham, Mass., is now part of the Verizon Telematics business. The transaction received the approval of Fleetmatics’ shareholders and the Irish High Court, which sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement by which Verizon has acquired Fleetmatics.

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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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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

This fall, The Korte Company’s Las Vegas office came out in full force to support the United Way of Southern Nevada. The event is the United Way’s largest community-wide volunteer event and helps promote and celebrate the spirit and value of volunteering.

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Las Vegas Spirit Nevada Office 73

BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Constructed in 1930, the Watkins Glen Middle School building features a brick façade and historic details such as its large hallways, solid wood doors, and the craftsmanship of its masonry. But as the town began to consolidate its school buildings, the structure was no longer needed as a school. In an effort to repurpose the architecturally pleasing building while also tackling the problem of affordable housing, it was suggested to use the retired school building as a reinvestment and repurpose

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The customized products company will open its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Reno, with plans to add 150 new jobs. Read Cimpress Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Operation In Nevada on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

A 98-foot long, 49-foot deep sinkhole came to life Tuesday in Fukuoka, Japan, collapsing four lanes of the road and endangering office buildings that are this close. No one was injured but authorities evacuated nearby buildings.It’s believed that construction on a nearby subway system led to the sudden collapse, which caused power outages and gas leaks in the community.

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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 Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

This week, nominations have opened for the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition. The annual competition allows you to showcase your content marketing initiatives, and all qualified entries receive free publicity/reviews, a hyperlink within the Construction Marketing Ideas blogs and resources directory, and the opportunity to receive additional publicity/recognition as a finalist.

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Construction IDEA Resource 55

BD+C

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Today’s travelers expect a different standard of luxury that caters not only to their modern needs, but also to their ethical beliefs. At the same time, the idea of ‘travel’ is continually evolving, and there are more travelers now than ever before. To cater to next-generation travelers, hotels are increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into their spaces, including an innovative concept: biomimicry.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

With certified sites of up to 600 acres available for shovel-ready projects and innovative targeted tax credits, the Hawkeye State is soaring above the competition. Read Iowa Is Built for Business on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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