Construction Marketing

JUNE 4, 2013

'The Construction Marketing Association is proud to continue the CMA STAR Awards in 2013! Held annually, the awards recognize the best construction marketing projects and campaigns across 16 categories and 81 sub-categories. Since it’s inaugural year, participation in the STAR Awards has doubled. Therefore, CMA will hold a webcast entitled, CMA STAR Awards: Previews and Tips , Thursday July 18 @1 PM CST to walk-through how to apply and WIN!

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

'(May 29, 2013) - Construction employment increased in 170 out of 339 metropolitan areas between April 2012 and April 2013, declined in 123 and was stagnant in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that a majority of metro areas are adding construction jobs as private sector demand accelerates in many parts of the country.

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The Constructor

JUNE 5, 2013

'Ferrocement is a type of thin wall reinforced concrete commonly constructed of hydraulic cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced layers of.

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Carol Hagen

JUNE 5, 2013

'As an Archtectural and Engineering firm you need to publish files that are easy for your customers, contractors and design teams to access and work with easily. If you create in AutoCAD, Solidworks or Microsoft Office you may need to publish your documents to PDF for distribution purposes. While converting isn’t difficult it can be time consuming, especially if you need to add stamps, footers, and security.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

'Not "diggers" But still got my heart beating. James describes himself as an adrenalin junkie, constantly looking for adventure. He posted this video of his climb to the top of a tower crane on a construction site in Southampton, where he then hangs.

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The Constructor

JUNE 3, 2013

'CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BRICKS AS PER IS-1077 – 1973 Tests for the acceptance of bricks for building construction Dimension and.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2013

'Transportation projects from around the United States were recognized for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation at the 14th annual Globe Awards. The event, held as part of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) Federal Issues Program, took place in Washington, D.C. on Monday June 3, 2013.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 5, 2013

'What the 2015 standards mean for manufacturers, contractors and consumers. In less than two years, new water heater energy efficiency standards will be in effect, starting in April 2015. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced in April of 2010 that the Department had finalized higher energy efficiency standards for a key group of heating appliances that will together save consumers up to $10 billion and prevent the release of up to 164 million metric tons of carbon dioxid

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 6, 2013

'June 4, 2013 – The University of Utah broke ground on its cutting-edge College of Law building, which will facilitate new approaches to legal education based on more hands-on learning and skills training.

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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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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2013

'Looking to create a unique atmosphere using natural materials for the Prahran Hotel pub near Melbourne, local architect Techné Architects cleverly incorporated a series of concrete drain pipes into the building''s main façade. The concrete pipes double as cozy booths for patrons and offer views of the street activity outside, according to Inhabitat''s Bridgette Meinhold, who recently profiled the renovation project.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

'Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates is the largest limestone quarry in the Middle East. It runs more than 250 machines, including 38 Terex TR100 rigid trucks, plus 20 of the previous 3311 and 33100 models. “We work 24/7, 365 days a year here and working hours on a machine can easily reach 7,000 hours per year,” says technical and operations manager Simon Turner.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2013

'The construction sector added 7,000 jobs in May, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associate General Contractors of America (AGC). Officials noted that this is the lowest May unemployment level in five years.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

'FAIRFAX, Va., (May 29, 2013) - In the wake of the announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirements, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has urged OSHA to pursue the necessary rulemaking without further delay.

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BD+C

JUNE 3, 2013

'The American Institute of Architects has selected the six recipients of the 2013 Housing Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards Program, now in its 13th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit and a valuable national resource. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 3, 2013

'BY JOHN MESENBRINK. ARLINGTON, VA. — Toward the beginning of our conversation, the age-old contractor topic came up: train your employees with a chance of them leaving or not train your employees and having them stay. "But that conversation is for another day," said Ray Isaac, president, Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, Rochester, N.Y. read more.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 4, 2013

' . Although total construction spending increased in April, gains in residential outlays and mixed private nonresidential spending offset a decline in spending in the public category, according to analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

'DALLAS, TX (May 31, 2013) – Ford Nassen is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has again ranked the firm and its shareholders Jeffrey A. Ford, John W. Nassen and George C. Baldwin among the leaders in Texas construction law. Ford Nassen earned the highest possible ranking for law firms in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

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BD+C

JUNE 4, 2013

'In a report released today, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill discussed the results of the Timber Tower Research Project : an examination of whether a viable 400-ft, 42-story building could be created with timber framing. The prototype created by SOM incolves a combination of mass timber, concrete, and steel and was sponsored by the Softwood Lumber Board. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2013

'When a business owner calls me to consult, the three most common questions I hear are: Can you help me sell/transfer, in the most tax-effective way, my business? Can you value my business? Can you give me a second opinion on my estate plan? “Transfer” means a sale, gift, or bequest to a family member — usually to one or more of your children.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

'The UK Environment Agency has hired two new Doosan DX340LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant crawler excavators to demolish and remove steel box piles, rails and wood that made up old groynes on the beach at Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Launched to meet the new Stage IIIB emissions regulations, the new Doosan DX340LC-3 excavators hired from Lynch, are among the first in the country.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

'MOLINE, IL (May 28, 2013) – Trade Show Executive magazine announced its list of the fastest-growing trade shows in the U.S., with The Rental Show among those recognized. The Trade Show Executive Fastest 50 ranks the top 50 trade shows in three separate categories – growth in total attendance, number of exhibiting companies and net square feet of exhibit space.

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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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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

'In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root. read more.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 6, 2013

'Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. announced the name of FI CBM Holdings N.V., the subsidiary of Fiat into which Fiat and CNH are proposed to be merged, will change to CNH Industrial N.V., pending approval by Fiat and CNH shareholders.

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Industrial 60

Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 3, 2013

'The Western Integrated Pest Management Center has created free-for-download training modules to help landscape professionals learn how to use IPM practices to reduce pesticide contamination.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 6, 2013

'(Photo credit: Wikipedia). Last week, the Office of the Attorney General issued a general letter from Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to the public regarding the 2013 hurricane season. Sometimes, for unfortunate reasons, this time of the year and leading into the late fall and early winter can see a spike in the need for contractors and subcontractors.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2013

'The city of Austin, Texas, last week broke ground on its new Central Library, establishing a major civic presence and community gathering space in the heart of the city’s redeveloped Seaholm district. The library, which is scheduled for completion in 2016, is designed by the architectural joint venture of Lake|Flato and Shepley Bulfinch. The building is defined by a light-filled, six-story atrium space wrapped by collections and event space.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 4, 2013

'The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) will host its 28 th Annual International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition Aug. 16 to 18, 2013 at the International Union of Operating Engineers’ Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program Center east of Wilmington, Ill. The show will feature demonstrations and displays of antique construction machinery, including horse-drawn, steam, gas and diesel-powered equipment, as well as cable and hydraulic shovels and cranes, hi

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Equipment Union Engineering Construction 60

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 3, 2013

'By Weldon Long. In 1937, Napoleon Hill wrote his landmark book “Think and Grow Rich” after being commissioned by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to study the world’s most successful people. In his book, Hill outlined 17 principles that were common among the men that pioneered the Industrial Revolution of the early 20th century. If you want to succeed in business today, Hill’s principles are invaluable tools to help you move beyond the day-in and day-out struggle of just ge

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