Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'The ultimate goal for a contractor is to develop a base of customers who will get proposals and bids only from your company, won’t shop your price, will award you negotiated contracts, and will give you work based on your trusted relationship with them. These are loyal clients who trust you and want to give you contract after contract at your price.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'The dry-stacked interlocking masonry system consists of compressed earth interlocking blocks or concrete interlocking blocks or fly-ash interlocking.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Florida and Nevada have the largest 12-month gains, New Jersey has the biggest annual percent and total declines; Nebraska and California top monthly rankings, South Dakota and Ohio shed most jobs in August, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) will begin its Building Information Management and Modeling (BIM) Phased Implementation Plan in October. As a result, design and construction companies interested in working for this federal owner must have a firm grasp of BIM technologies and the forthcoming NAVFAC BIM requirements. read more.
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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
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'It’s in our nature to resist change. The smallest changes can often meet with vehement opposition. Even if the change is ultimately accepted, humans will sometimes take their time adapting. Effective project management, however, does not always have the luxury of time.
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Help Everybody Everyday
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
'Last week, I let you in on the secret weapon I’ve been using for the last year to grow my lists of potential clients. I even shared with you my personal results. If you didn’t read that and you have any responsibility for your firm’s or organization’s corporate communications or internet marketing, I urge you to go back and read that article.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Concrete is ubiquitous in our world, as is concern about carbon emissions. The creation of concrete is a major source of carbon emissions, because the calcium-based substances that make it up are heated at high temperatures to form the cement. But scientists at MIT may have found a way to decrease the carbon emissions that result from concrete production: reducing the ratio of calcium to the silicate-rich clay. read more.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'It’s in our nature to resist change. The smallest changes can often meet with vehement opposition. Even if the change is ultimately accepted, humans will sometimes take their time adapting. Effective project management, however, does not always have the luxury of time.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5.5 percent in 2014, according to the fourth-quarter update to the 2014 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The foundation revised its 2014 equipment and software investment forecast to 5.5 percent, up from 2.6 percent growth forecast in its Q3 Update to the 2014 Annual Outlook released in July.
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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.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'OSHA recently reported that more than 4,000 workers died from workplace accidents last year, and nearly three million others were injured, or became ill, due to work-related actions. This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. Accident investigation is critical, not only because of the legal reporting requirements, but also to correct any conditions or procedures in order to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange has two retained architectural firms, Johnson Fain (with a focus on the Cathedral building itself) and Rios Clementi Hale Studios (with a focus on the exterior spaces), to create a design plan that addresses the complex needs of the 1.3-million-member diocese and the day-to-day needs of a more than 10,000-member Cathedral parish.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Today’s heavy-duty oil filtration has been impacted by several new trends that can improve a vehicle’s efficiency, extend drain intervals and positively affect a company’s bottom line.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'With October 1 marking the beginning of fiscal year 2015, the 31-member organization Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) urged Congress to find a way to pay for, and pass, a new long-term surface transportation measure as soon as possible. The coalition cautioned that failure to act would lead to another self-imposed funding crisis that would undermine vital road, highway and transit repairs.
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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?
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Coalition will create a blueprint for improving cities'' resiliency and efficiency; Newark, DE is the first of two pilot projects. Safe + Smart Cities|Pilot Project Launched appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Delaware District Of Columbia Featured Post Maryland Online Features Public Private Partnerships Transportation Infrastructure U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'A new report from the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) finds “overwhelming evidence” to support office design as a significant influencer of the health, wellbeing and productivity of staff. read more.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'BY ROBERT P. MADER. Protecting your personal cyber security and your company''s is much the same. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA — During a week when it was learned that hackers had gained access to 76 million JPMorgan customer accounts, Robert Siciliano’s presentation at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America convention here could not have been more timely. read more.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'A preliminary total of 4,405 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2013, lower than the revised count of 4,628 fatal work injuries in 2012, according to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Majority of CFOs say business analytics know-how mandatory for accounting and finance professionals. Data Mining Expertise | Future Skill Set Requirement For CFOs appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'Today’s buildings come with multi-million dollar price tags. As if that’s not hefty enough, many famous projects go over budget—and by a whopping margin. Montreal''s Olympic Stadium, for instance, ended up 1,990% over budget. Body Image: read more.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'By Bruce Jervis Much has been written about the interplay between arbitration and litigation – the inability to get all parties together in the same room, the danger of inconsistent results, and the inefficiencies of dual forums. A recent federal appellate decision illustrates some of these problems. There was a consolidated arbitration proceeding involving a mechanical subcontractor, the prime construction contractor, the project owner, the owner’s project architect, and the mechan
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'According to WBAL TV , 64-year-old Michael Ray Matthews died after the mini steamroller he was operating rolled over and trapped him. The report says that according to officials, another worker at the Sparks, Md., worksite used another piece of machinery to lift the steamroller and rescue Matthews.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is excited to announce the upcoming lineup for “Boiler Talk,” a new Internet-based talk show co-hosted by RPA Executive Director Mark Eatherton and hydronic expert Dave Yates. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'From the Parthenon and the ancient Al Khazneh to the One World Trade Center and Burj Khalifa, a new infographic and poster from Pop Chart Lab chronicles 90 of the greatest works of architecture since prehistory. Each building is hand-illustrated to scale in blueprint-like style, and is accompanied by notations for location, height, year of construction, and architectural mode.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'Today''s Guest Article Is From Sarah Miller, Business Consultant And Writer. A concert, exhibition, trade show, country fair, or any other event that is sure to draw a massive crowd definitely needs meticulous preparation. The organiser needs to have a clear enough vision of how the event should turn out in order to determine the different steps necessary to realise it.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'Employees of Ken Stanley, doing business as A+ Roofing, were exposed to potentially fatal falls of up to 25 feet at a Somersworth, N.H., job site due to their employer''s failure to ensure the use of required fall protection, OSHA says. The Milton, N.H.-based roofing contractor, who has been cited five times previously for the same hazard, faces $61,600 in proposed fines from OSHA.
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PC Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'Few Vermonters will forget August 28, 2011, when Tropical Storm Irene swept up the East Coast, sending torrential. Continue Reading.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'New York enacted a new law that could make firefighting a bit safer by mandating property owners inform government and first-responders when they build or rehabilitate a building using "truss-type" pre-engineered wood or timber. Truss-type roofs can quickly collapse during a blaze. The wood construction fastened with glue or metal plates burns faster and loses strength quicker than solid lumber, firefighters say. read more.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Project includes 450 new direct jobs at plants that convert sugar cane biomass to energy pellets. Alternative Energy In South Louisiana | New NFR BioEnergy Biorefineries appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors Daily News Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post Incentives Louisiana New York Online Features Renewable Energy U.S. - Mid Atlantic
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