Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
With profit margins averaging around only 3.5 percent, construction companies cannot afford to waste money. It is imperative that company owners plug any leaks in their financial affairs, including any possibilities of fraudulent acts by employees or outsiders. Unfortunately, fraud has been widespread in the construction industry for a long time and can be perpetrated through a variety of schemes.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Every construction site involves activities which can be dangerous for safety of workmen. So, safety procedures need to be followed PPEs to be used.
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Cannabis cultivation is not new, but beginning in the 1990s when states began to legalize medical marijuana and recently as state laws evolved, decriminalizing and legalizing recreational use of cannabis, the burgeoning industry has brought with it environmental implications, including of water and energy use. Energy consumption for cannabis cultivation can be incredibly significant and vary widely between different methods of growing but any way you measure it, it is huge.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Using safety signs is a very rapid and cheap way of alerting the public and your workers about hazards in certain areas or around particular machines.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Shortages in skilled labor in the construction industry point to the need for customizing skid steer and compact track loaders to match operators’ preferences. One of the most common methods of improving operator comfort and reducing operator fatigue is improving compact loader control options.
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
OSHA’s policy of allowing union representatives to accompany agency compliance officers in walk-around inspections of worksites, even if the union doesn’t represent company employees, is being challenged in a lawsuit filed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The agency changed its policy on participation in OSHA walk-arounds in 2013.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Using safety signs is a very rapid and cheap way of alerting the public and your workers about hazards in certain areas or around particular machines.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The benefits of pursuing projects outside of your home state can certainly outweigh the risks, as long as contractors carefully consider the common pitfalls of operating away from home. A contractor’s failure to comply with the unique laws of an individual state may not only make the difference in whether a project ends profitably, but it may also prevent a contractor from returning to the same state to pursue future opportunities in the same community.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Why Concrete Cracks? Generally, it is assumed that cracks are due to some problems in the foundation, whereas it is not always correct and should not.
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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?
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
OSHA’s Nov. 1 start date for enforcing its new record-keeping rule is drawing close, and employers need to pay particular attention to their drug testing policy related to workplace accidents. The new rule makes it clear that employers who have a blanket policy of conducting drug testing in the wake of accidents will be subject to OSHA scrutiny. The agency’s rationale is that some types of accidents are very unlikely to have been caused by drug use, and that employees fearful of retaliation for
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Awards Four BT Job Order Contract Consulting. Nationwide innovative cooperative selects Four BT, LLC to provide Job Order Contracting Services to its membership. Job Order Contracting, The LEAN Contruction Delivery Process. DALLAS – Sept. 23, 2016 – PRLog — Four BT, LLC awarded nationwide contract for Job Order Contracting Consulting by ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
It’s a well-known fact that power lines and cranes do not mix. Between 1992 and 2006, 102 construction workers died as a result of crane-related, overhead power line electrocutions. To help reduce these needless deaths, in 2010, OSHA spelled out the steps necessary for cranes to work around power lines in the updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Construction delays are considered as time lag in completion of activities from its specified time as per contract directly affecting construction.
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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
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Almost three out of four of U.S. architects say the health impacts of buildings are influencing their design decisions, according to a survey by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with Delos and the Canada Green Building Council, and with assistance from the American Institute of Architects. .
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery. The capture of integrated knowledge in an organized way should drive planning. . -Alvin Toffler, Author. Focus upon Outcomes. Revamp talent recruitment and development with a focus upon building collaboration, leadership, and overall life-cycle management competencies. Engage in ongoing education and training.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
When used effectively, radios are an excellent way to improve safety and productivity on the job when compared to yelling and using hand signals. The jobsite contains countless hazards, and injury prevention is a major concern for all site managers. How many injuries could be prevented if a warning was seen or heard in time? Good communications practices can reduce injury and mistakes—saving money and time in the process.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Vastu Shastra for building construction provides information on benefits,tips and limitations of vastu shastra for orientation of buildings and.
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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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
In San Francisco, an average of three people are hit by cars everyday, with 70 percent of these collisions occurring in crosswalks. It makes sense that the majority of these incidents occur in the space were cars and pedestrians converge the most, but is there a way to make crosswalks safer and lower the number of people who get hit by cars everyday?
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Caterpillar's Form 8-K SEC filing today reported Cat's total world retail machine sales were down 17 percent year-to-year in the three months ending in August. North America sales were down 21 percent, a drop of 9 percent from June's 12 percent drop. Asia showed a 2 percent increase in sales, Europe was down 12 percent, and Latin America was down 35 percent.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
It is estimated that contractors in the United States lose more than $1 billion annually in lost or stolen assets, which can negatively impact project profitability. One way to improve this is by streamlining the management of a contractor’s assets. Be it tools, consumables or even vehicles, better management of these items help companies keep track of their assets and ultimately strengthen their bottom line.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Concrete curing compound prevents moisture content loss from concrete and enables proper curing of concrete which results in full development of.
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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
The Botanic Center apartment block in Brussels, named after the nearby botanical gardens, is plant-centric in name only, but that could all change if a proposal from Vincent Callebaut , a Belgian proponent of sustainable architecture, moves forward.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Essex Crane announced last week that Maxim Crane Works bought all of Essex Crane's productive equipment for about $75 million as Essex continued to sell its remaining assets to meet obligations after ceasing operations on September 9.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
With profit margins averaging around only 3.5 percent, construction companies cannot afford to waste money. It is imperative that company owners plug any leaks in their financial affairs, including any possibilities of fraudulent acts by employees or outsiders. Unfortunately, fraud has been widespread in the construction industry for a long time and can be perpetrated through a variety of schemes.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Methods of Solid Waste Disposal and Management Methods of solid waste disposal and management are as below: Open burning Dumping into the sea.
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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!
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
With regard to the durability of a building, fire resistance is an important factor to consider. This is especially important if a given site is prone to wildfires or has stringent building codes for fire safety.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Launching its off-highway rigid dump trucks in the Republic of Korea and expanding its ability to support customers in Asia, Volvo Construction Equipment announces it is the national dealer for Terex Trucks in Korea. Frederic Ruesche, vice president at Volvo CE Hub Korea, commented, “I am happy to introduce Terex Trucks’ world class range of rigids to our customers.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
When used effectively, radios are an excellent way to improve safety and productivity on the job when compared to yelling and using hand signals. The jobsite contains countless hazards, and injury prevention is a major concern for all site managers. How many injuries could be prevented if a warning was seen or heard in time? Good communications practices can reduce injury and mistakes—saving money and time in the process.
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