Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'The typical construction jobsite has drastically changed in the last decade. Processes that used to require piles of paperwork and trips from the field to the office and back again are becoming simpler and more efficient with the use of mobile technology. The mobile apps described below are eliminating paperwork, streamlining work flows and helping to make contractors’ lives a little bit easier.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'A while back, the Construction Marketing Association released an industry leading book, Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands. This book contained groundbreaking information on the best tactics for construction marketers looking to improve brand engagement and exceed new business goals. Modern Marketing for Construction Brands.
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FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'Last spring, the U.S. Government Accountability Office took OSHA to task for failing to adequately supervise states that have chosen to retain responsibility for their own occupational safety and health regulation. OSHA pledged to do better and has increased its oversight. As the law firm Jackson Kelly recently reported , the fallout has been felt in California, which has its own OSHA.
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'When adding photos to PDFs, you can quick run out of real estate on your document. Bluebeam has addressed this limitation with their Photo gallery capture feature now available in Revu 12. Your photo gallery can attach to any markup so use it with Punch symbols, cloud existing jobsite conditions, callouts of project milestones inside walls before you drywall, etc.
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'The idea of construction workers playing video games on the jobsite would make most construction professionals cringe. Most construction executives who walked on a jobsite and saw workers playing video games would likely fire those workers immediately. But what if those employees were looking at a video game showing an instructional video on window flashing, a jobsite safety animation or a demonstration of how to best access a site for a large delivery?
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'Gensler has put out its 2014 design forecast, which covers the trends the company believes will dominate design over the next decade. 44 trends are covered in the report, as are six “meta-trends” that define Gensler’s overall outlook on the future of design. The report divides design into 22 focus areas, and the 44 trends are spread out over these. read more.
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'Markedup plans and documents are easier to collaborate on and convey information when the markups are color coded. Colors speed our brain’s ability to consume content. If you have created color coded Tool Chests for those you collaborate with, you’ll immediately know who added which markups. This is especially useful when working with multiple disciplines like the Architect, Structural Engineer and General Contractor.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'When do you feel truly engaged at work? Chances are it’s when you believe in what you are doing, you are actively involved and you enjoy the people you work with. You are truly engaged when you are fully present, committed to the task at hand and enjoying what you are doing.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'With winter storm Titan preparing to overwhelm millions of Americans, Mr. Rooter Plumbing has released a list of tips for homeowners to help protect their home plumbing systems. “Frozen pipes can be an extremely costly problem if proper precautions are not taken,” states Mary Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing. “Often times, homeowners find themselves unprepared when winter weather hits, leading to burst pipes and costly repairs.
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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
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'Construction project database Emporis today released its list of the world''s top university buildings. They range from the globe''s tallest higher education building, Lomonosov Moscow State University''s 240-meter-tall, 36-story Main Building, to the tent-like Campus Luigi Einaudi building in Turin, Italy. It''s an entertaining exercise to debate the design merits of the world''s most decorated buildings.
Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
'So, you are reading an RFP that makes no sense. In one section, it tells you to do one thing. But in another section, it tells you something completely different. Oh, well! Just submit it in the most logical way, right? WRONG! RFPs commonly need clarification. That’s why there is a question and answer period. Whenever you read language that you even suspect might be contradictory or needs clarification, it is your obligation to ask a question.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'It’s no secret—construction is hard work that requires unrelenting physical and mental toughness. Whether you’re in the field or behind a desk, men and women who take on a career in construction must exert high levels of physical and mental energy to consistently meet industry demands. Construction is tough, and your employees need to be tougher. A fit, powerful team is the foundation of a high-performing company that reaches its greatest potential.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'A global contingent of fleet managers, heavy equipment manufacturers and two industry associations have agreed on a defined set of asset data that, when communicated remotely via telematics, can be sent to the end-user of the equipment.
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'PocketCake is working with some of the nation''s top architectural and engineering companies, converting their 3D models into stunning virtual reality simulations using the Oculus Rift. PocketCake''s simulations offer first-person interaction from the comfort of a laptop. You are in the driver''s seat. From homes and churches to stadiums and fairgrounds, nothing enhances a client''s - or an architect''s - conception of a project better than virtual reality.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'Ask many construction business owners about marketing and business development, and the response will show a general understanding of assembling proposals, demonstrating past projects and winning bids. However, an often overlooked segment of marketing is having a deep understanding of who customers are and what they need, even if they don’t know it themselves.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'Ronald Calhoun of Residex LLC offers tips on building a foundation for successful weed control.
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'The Department of Canadian Heritage is currently holding a design competition for the new National Holocaust Monument, and it is narrowed down to six finalists. The six entries were displayed to the public on February 20 and viewers were allowed to comment on the designs. A seven-member jury will recommend the winning design to the government of Canada after taking the public’s comments into account.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'In Wells Fargo Equipment Finance’s 2014 Construction Industry Forecast, U.S. construction industry executives expressed optimism that local construction activity will increase in 2014. Based on the responses of 522 executives, the survey’s Optimism Quotient reached an all-time high of 124.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'Contractors are continually seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce costs and increase efficiency both in the office and in the field. Stephen Spears, president of Bonneville Contracting & Technology Group Inc.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'Rules of thumb for lawn care pros looking to control bad insects while preserving the good ones.
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'Recently, MBH Architects was approached by the Target Corporation, who asked them to design a new store in San Rafael, Calf. The problem: the building was slated for the former San Quentin Prison dump site, meaning that the lot was full of hazardous materials and that the ground was unstable. MBH worked with a team of specialists—from structural, civil, and landscape specialists to experts in methane mitigation, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and onsite lighting—to make the lot suitable for
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'The Global Rental Alliance (GRA) held its 12 th annual meeting last week at The Rental Show 2014 in Orlando, Fla. All GRA member associations were present, including: Associac?a?o De Locadoras, Brazil; Canadian Rental Association; European Rental Association, Belgium; Hire Association Europe, U.K.; Hire & Rental Industry Association Ltd., Australia; Hire Industry Association of New Zealand; and American Rental Association.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'If you ask any leadership professional what his or her greatest challenge is in today’s business environment, on the top of almost everyone’s list is people: finding and retaining great employees. Senior leadership spend hours working on strategy. They spend days off-site challenging each other to go beyond the status quo. They establish and share goals with the appropriate team members within the organization.
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'Who’s the Man? Ever heard of that phrase? Well, in a recent construction dispute in Maryland, “the Man” was the owner’s insurance company. And the lesson learned was: don’t settle your construction dispute without first checking with the man! In Perini/Tompkins Joint Venture v. ACE American Insurance Company (pdf) , applying Maryland and Tennessee law, the Fourth Circuit held that the joint venture contractor violated the terms of both the primary insurance and
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute. Opponents of the law say it results in higher construction insurance costs. ( [link] ).
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'By Dean Iodice, president of ContractorSEO. SEO is one of the most misunderstood forms of marketing. This is mostly due to the black hat tactics that so-called “experts” have been implementing. Black hat SEO is a method that attempts to game the system, and thus is highly looked down upon. read more.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'For the transfer of business ownership and control from parent to child to be deemed successful, a myriad of issues must be considered. Below are a few variables to consider.
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