Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
The Constructor
JULY 22, 2016
Aggregates can be classified in many ways. Classification of aggregates based on shape and size such as coarse and fine aggregates are discussed.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 18, 2016
“Social media is certainly a critical element in the modern marketing mix,” states CMA Chairman Neil Brown. Social media has allowed communication with prospects to be more engaging than ever. It’s an excellent communication tool, which is why the Construction Marketing Association is presenting its fifth Social Media Summit webcast. In the upcoming webcast, Brown will reveal the results of our Social Media in Construction survey.
FDR Safety
JULY 18, 2016
Recent decisions from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals — which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin — have lowered the burden of proof required for OSHA willful violations. In one case , involving Dukane Precast, an employee who was cleaning the sides of an auger became trapped when the sand beneath him gave way. A plant manager who was called to the scene saw that co-workers were helping the trapped man and did not call 911 because he assumed there was no immediate danger.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2016
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that raises the minimum salary an employee has to make in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. For your company, this means that any salaried employee currently on your payroll making less than the minimum threshold must now be paid overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 21, 2016
Whether just starting out or operating for years, there are many legal obligations and issues that confront a small business owner. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Originating documents (articles of incorporation).
Construction Equipment
JULY 21, 2016
Komatsu will acquire Joy Global in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7 billion, including Joy Global’s outstanding indebtedness. Under the terms of the agreement, Joy Global stockholders will receive $28.30 per share in cash for each outstanding share of common stock held, representing a 48 percent premium to the volume-weighted average closing price of Joy Global’s common stock for the 90 trading days, and a 41 percent premium to the volume weighted average closing price of Joy Global’s
Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
The Constructor
JULY 22, 2016
Myself shana,doing my last year(7 th semester)in civil engineering. I am at a verge of presenting a seminar on the topic “speedy repair of.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2016
Think of those ultra-sped up videos we have all seen, the ones that show a plant poke the first of its leaves through the soil, grow and flower, and then, petal by petal, begin to decay. It is a vexingly entertaining, and, by more dramatic accounts, beautiful thing to watch. It is also the same mentality game developer Jose Sanchez is using in Block’hood , a neighborhood simulator where the city is treated much in the same way as the growing and dying flower; as a living entity.
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced this week that the Staker Parson Company , an Oldcastle Materials Company in Ogden, Utah, is the finalist of the 2015 Ecological Award for a new plant. Staker Parson was recognized Monday, July 18, at a ceremony honoring the Operational Excellence Award recipients during the NAPA Midyear Meeting in Seattle.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 16, 2016
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that raises the minimum salary an employee has to make in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. For your company, this means that any salaried employee currently on your payroll making less than the minimum threshold must now be paid overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
The Constructor
JULY 19, 2016
exact methodology to finf the meassurement of imternal and external plastering in building in india as per standard? Read More at exact methodology.
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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?
BD+C
JULY 22, 2016
With no lines and financial consultants equipped with iPads, the new PNC location on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown isn’t the typical bank. . And that’s not even taking into account its size. The entire bank only has 110 sf of usable space, plus room for a smart ATM. The "Tiny Branch", a 8x20-foot steel container, was shipped on a flatbed truck and set up in just six hours from the time of its delivery.
Construction Equipment
JULY 21, 2016
Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and the Associated General Contractors of Colorado announced Wednesday the launch of Construction Careers Now, program to train people just starting out in their careers and older adults changing industries. Participants will be trained on various construction-career paths, basic math, safety and blueprint reading, along with other basics at the Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
Over the next few years, construction companies are going to be evaluating one of their more substantial software applications, the accounting system (sometimes referred to as enterprise resource planning software, or ERP), for a variety of reasons. One of the more compelling reasons is the realization that the current solution is no longer evolving and growing in a positive way.
The Constructor
JULY 20, 2016
technical construction terms can be confusing for a new civil engineering working on site. looking for useful handbooks and dictionaries about the.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 21, 2016
They’re the unsung heroes in the workplace: the “Jack and Jill of all trades” in emerging and startup companies who help keep an office running, doing everything from project management to managing payroll and operations. Over the course of two years, Gensler has engaged with a professional network known as the Office Heroes League (OHL). This network is comprised of over 600 office managers, administrative/executive assistants, and office professionals from various companies in the San Franci
Construction Equipment
JULY 22, 2016
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the mixed-fleet telematics standard submitted by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). ISO will release the final standard within 60 days, but AEM expects no changes from ISO. The ISO mixed-fleet telematics standard will be part of IS0 15143 as a new section, “Part 3: Machine Data,” and will be accessible at the ISO website.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 19, 2016
Many projects assisted with public funds or programs are subject to a myriad of federal, state and local laws and regulations among them, prevailing wage (PW) and reporting requirements. General contractors, prime or a higher-tier subcontractors working on a PW project are at risk. When undertaking a PW project, you assume PW obligations, responsibilities and liabilities.
The Constructor
JULY 22, 2016
Fowarping belt for foundation with 10inch rodes for length and 8 inch rodes for making ring.height needs half feet and width 2feet for belt.using9.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 19, 2016
Indoor waterparks are great. They allow for year-round use regardless of whether it is raining, snowing, or below freezing outside. But the main reason they exist is to allow people who live in climates that aren’t necessarily water park friendly the opportunity to join in on the fun. Given the option, wouldn’t the majority of us pick an outdoor water park to an indoor one?
Business Facilities
JULY 20, 2016
The Edgecombe County infrastructure project, scheduled to open in 2020, will be a “major transportation hub” in Southeast U.S. Read CSX Plans $272M North Carolina Intermodal Rail Terminal on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 21, 2016
Last week, Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning visited the KEEN Utility headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Check out the tweets below to get a glimpse inside the headquarters and factory and learn more about KEEN Utility!
The Constructor
JULY 19, 2016
Hello everyone, iam currently pursuing my civil engineering bachelors, I request some to please give any advice regarding my carrer and job Read.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
San Diego Unified Port District last week voted 6-1 in support of a $1.2 billion waterfront redevelopment plan that includes as one of its centerpieces a 480-foot-tall spire. The plan, known as Seaport San Diego , calls for 75% of the approximately 70 acres of redeveloped land to be used for parks, beaches, and other public spaces.
Construction Equipment
JULY 18, 2016
Buyers of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickups will get lighter bodies and stronger frames, more engine power and torque, and more towing and hauling capability, the company announced on Monday. “Smart” technologies, meanwhile, make towing, backing and monitoring trailers easier, Ford said. The new F-250 through F-450 pickups are due out this fall.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 21, 2016
Visitors who tour the United States Sloop of War Constellation (USS Constellation) in Baltimore, Maryland’s Inner Harbor get an close look at the last existing Civil War era naval vessel and the last sail-powered warship built by the U.S. Navy.
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