Sat.Apr 18, 2015 - Fri.Apr 24, 2015

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How GPS Can Improve the Safety of Your Drivers

Construction Business Owner

'Jobsite safety is a major concern for business managers in the construction industry. The equipment used by company employees every day can put them at risk, even when equipment is well-maintained and used correctly. Construction business owners are also concerned about the safety of their employees behind the wheel off the jobsite. In this industry, employees spend quite a bit of time driving to and from 
jobsites, which can potentially be the most dangerous part of the day for a contractor.

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The power of risk assessment

FDR Safety

If you were to embark on the most detailed kind of inspection possible of a manufacturing plant or construction site and identify every potential safety hazard – even those with a microscopic chance of occurring – no doubt the list could be long. In a perfect world, with unlimited financial resources and boundless time, it might be possible to create a plan to address every one of those hazards.

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Bluebeam Tips: Construction Safety Hazards using Pictograms

Carol Hagen

'How’s this for trench safety? (Photo by Ernest Brooks, Trenches of the 11th Cheshire Regiment at Ovillers-la-Boisselle, on the Somme, July 1916.). OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard goes into effect June 1, 2015 and will require pictograms on labels as a safety measure. These new labels are there to alerts us to the specific types of chemicals hazards.

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DD# 80: P6 Deep Dive: Underutilized Feature in P6

Cassell Construction Estimating

'Work Products and Documents. Work Products and Documents is an extremely useful and highly underutilized feature in Primavera P6. The work products and documents functionality provides a detailed list of references associated with the project. These documents are divided into two distinct areas, work products, and documents. A work product is a result of action associated with the deliverable of an activity.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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7 Best Software Features for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

'Mobile and back-office enterprise technologies are infiltrating every area of the construction business. Industries with mobile workforces, such as construction and service contractor businesses, especially benefit from advancements in mobile apps, because they allow workers in various locations to stay connected and informed.

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Changing plumber stereotypes for good

Contractor Magazine

'A few days ago, one of my Facebook friends, posted this as her status update: “Looking for an inexpensive, but good plumber.”. Sustainably Speaking. read more.

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Walk around Cat's 313F LGC

Digger Blog

'Caterpillar’s new 313F LGC tracked excavator is being targeted firmly at UK plant hire companies, with key features described as simplicity, reliability and minimum cost per hour. There is a good article in the April issue of The Construction Index magazine by my colleague David Taylor, who was lucky enough to be on a recent press jaunt to Cat’s Mediterranean playground in Malaga.

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Minimizing Cyber Risk for Construction Companies

Construction Business Owner

'As use of technology continues to increase, contractors of every size and type have greater exposure to cyberattacks and data breaches. According to the Poneman Institute’s 2013 Cost of Cyber Crime study, there was an 18 percent increase in the number of cyberattacks in 2013. A report by Symantec on internet security found that 61 percent of small and midsize businesses experienced a cyberattack in 2013.

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Caterpillar 1Q Profit Up 25 Percent

Construction Equipment

'Caterpillar reported a 25-percent increase in profit in 1Q 2015 to $1.81 per share, up from $1.44 in 1Q 2014. Sales and revenue for the quarter were $12.7 billion, down 4 percent from $13.2 billion in 1Q 2014.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Thermal bridges

SAB Magazine

'When one section of a wall conducts heat much quicker than another, we refer to it as a thermal bridge, and that can greatly reduce the overall R value of a wall. Thermal breaks are the solution.

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Gold Medal Service receives Dave Lennox Award

Contractor Magazine

Gold Medal Service, an award-winning heating, cooling, plumbing, waterproofing, and electrical home service company, has earned the most prestigious award offered by Lennox International Inc. read more.

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A Contractor’s Checklist for Complete Mobility

Construction Business Owner

'In an effort to remain competitive in today’s construction marketplace, company owners continuously seek new ways to automate their business processes, improve productivity and decrease operational costs. The use of smartphones and tablets can streamline workflow and improve efficiency on the construction site. However, hand-held devices are only the access point for estimating, managing and tracking applications.

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SmartEquip Forges Partnership with Point-of-Rental

Construction Equipment

'SmartEquip and Point-of-Rental Software have formed a strategic partnership to integrate their respective software platforms. Point-of-Rental Software users will be able to access real-time parts and service support for more than 150 brands of equipment currently on the SmartEquip Network, while automating electronic parts ordering from both manufacturers and their dealers.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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 art of subtlety and hidden agendas (and managing your AEC corporate communications)

Construction Marketing Ideas

That’s me at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on a 2012 visit. I learned much about how the media and publicity works as a young adult living through the conclusion of the Rhodesia/Zimbabwe civil war as a working journalist in 1978-80. In recent postings, I’ve alluded to stories about behind-the-scenes media management by professional advocacy organizations.

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Manufacturers Remain Optimistic Despite Growing Concerns Around Strong U.S. Dollar

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. U.S. manufacturers plan to hire skilled workers and invest in businesses, while overseas expansion declines, reflecting elevated concern regarding the strong dollar and increased foreign competition, according to PwC''s Q1 2015 Manufacturing Barometer. Manufacturers Remain Optimistic Despite Growing Concerns Around Strong U.S.

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A Contractor’s Checklist for Complete Mobility

Construction Business Owner

In an effort to remain competitive in today’s construction marketplace, company owners continuously seek new ways to automate their business processes, improve productivity and decrease operational costs. The use of smartphones and tablets can streamline workflow and improve efficiency on the construction site. However, hand-held devices are only the access point for estimating, managing and tracking applications.

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United Rentals Posts 11.9 Percent Revenue Increase for Q1

Construction Equipment

'United Rentals, Inc announced financial results for the first quarter 2015. Total revenue was $1.315 billion and rental revenue was $1.125 billion, compared with $1.178 billion and $1.005 billion, respectively, for the same period last year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported first quarter net income of $115 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, compared with $60 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Science, pseuodo science and construction marketing: Who do you believe?

Construction Marketing Ideas

'Neural pathways as part of neuro-linguistic research, not to be confused with NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, described as pseudo-science, but the stuff of much marketing material. Yesterday’s blog reported on some intriguing marketing material, where the proponents suggested careful scripting of your materials and initial inquiries/questions could result in control and programming success to complete your objective.

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BE PREPARED FOR TORNADOS

Safety Services Company

'It’s tornado season, and even though this year’s season is off to a relatively quiet start, it’s important to be prepared for tornados in your area. Tornadoes can be unpredictable and develop quickly, and being prepared can help businesses keep their employees safe. We have seen in years past when the tornado season has started quietly, but then the jet stream shifts and tornado activity increases dramatically.

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Time-Lapse of Yankee Stadium Demolition

Construction Business Owner

'Click here to view other project videos, and check back throughout the year for more.

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Halliburton Hammered by Drilling Declines

Construction Equipment

'Halliburton reported income from continuing operations for 1Q 2015 of $418 million, down from $623 million in 1Q 2014. Operating income was $699 million, down from $970 the previous year; total revenue was $7.1 billion, down 4 percent from 2014.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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The bi-annual planning meeting: When the phone works best.

Construction Marketing Ideas

'One of our previous annual planning meetings. We gathered in person. Yesterday, we gathered on the phone. The corporate bi-annual “all hands on deck” staff meetings provide intriguing idea-generation and resurrection opportunities. Yesterday’s Construction News and Report Group gathering proved the point. There wasn’t an “aha” moment where the universe’s problems were solved, but several worthy ideas and old solutions were reintroduced with a fresh pers

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Pactronic proves itself in Bavarian quarry

Digger Blog

'Some readers may recall my post here about the Liebherr HS 8300 HD Hybrid Drive duty-cycle crane when it was launched two years ago at Bauma 2013. Well, I now have more news. The first unit is finally at work on site. The stand-out feature of this machine is the Pactronic hydraulics system first seen on Liebherr Nenzing’s harbour cranes but not previously in the construction sector.

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Unpaid Internships: Pitfalls and Solutions

Construction Business Owner

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Astec Sales Up 20 Percent in First Quarter

Construction Equipment

'Astec Industries reported sales and earnings gains for 1Q 2015. Net sales were $288.7 million, up 21 percent. Earnings were $15.1 million, up 59 percent per diluted share. Domestic sales increased 20 percent to $211.0 million, and international sales were $77.7 million, up 23 percent.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Your own best construction marketing idea (experience), and a reward

Construction Marketing Ideas

'During World War II, the US government encouraged “suggestion box” idea contributions for the war effort. Have you experienced/seen an idea that you really think helped either your business or one you know to succeed? If so, drop me a line at buckshon@constructionmarketingieas.com or if you prefer, leave a comment to this posting.

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Enhanced Wind Load Simulation in Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2016

BIM & Beam

In the 2016 release you can find enhanced wind load simulation and automatic generation of wind loads. The Wind Profile tab of the wind simulation dialog has been enhanced with new features such as: The possibility to create and save several wind profiles for wind load simulation. The velocity factor increased to 5.00. The possibility to adjust the height of the wind profile.

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Revit 2016 - Multiline Text Follow Up

Revit OpEd

'Tom kindly shared some more images and thoughts on this subtle new feature that Autodesk even forgot to mention. Tom''s images do all the talking , thanks Tom!

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