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Construction Marketing

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Tips for Staying Profitable in the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

I’m pleased to introduce Doug Helm from Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP as this week’s guest blogger. Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Our firm recently had the pleasure of welcoming FMI’s Lee Smither as he presented invaluable information to a group of our construction clients and prospects.

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The Arrival of Revel

Constructonomics

Back in the early part of 2008 we were in a very strange crossroads in this country. Everything was going so well, but it was kind of like one of those sunny days where you just barely see the darker clouds forming over the horizon and the temperature drops just enough to notice. Right about when the first drops of rain begin to fall, people start running for shelter.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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John Mesenbrink joins the CONTRACTOR Magazine/Mechanical.

Contractor Magazine

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DebunkTheBIM: Michelangelo and his mates would have been.

DebunkTheBIM

DebunkTheBIM. I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Saturday, June 2, 2012.

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Rescue Chief Gives Safety Tips On Surviving An Earthquake - Julian.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Roof Maintenance Vital To Safety, Warns Construction Company | Main. | Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Damage » 06/08/2012.

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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

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bloodmilk jewels: never say die.

Construction Dive

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Saturday, June 2, 2012. never say die. im such a sucker for new life imbued into olde things. a forgotten face is reinvented to live again. in this way, these ladies never die. smart stitching by. jose ignacio romussi murphy. Posted by bloodmilk. at 11:48 PM. 3 comments: Rachel Louisa. said. These remind of the work of an amazing Italian artist called Maurizio Anzeri - he stitches over the faces of old photographs.

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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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Contractor Marketing That Works: Real Stuff I Learned on My.

Constructor Marketing that Works

'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re

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Roof Maintenance Vital To Safety, Warns Construction Company.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Foundation Issues with Older Homes | Main. | Rescue Chief Gives Safety Tips On Surviving An Earthquake » 06/07/2012.

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Gerber celebrates 80th anniversary with Drive 80! campaign.

Contractor Magazine

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Planswift make upgradation to its.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Thursday, June 7, 2012. Planswift make upgradation to its product by launching newest version i.e.PlanSwift 9.3. Planswift just introduces the latest version of its flagship product i.e. PlanSwift Professional version 9.3. This newly launched software has included several enhancements toward the requirement of construction industry professionals.

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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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PSMJ Resources Blog: 5 Ways to Manage Your Principal

PSMJ Resources

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. 5 Ways to Manage Your Principal. PMs often complain that they fail to earn budgeted profits. because they can’t control the hours principals charge to their. projects. Although this lament may seem overstated, there is no doubt. that a few hours of a principal’s time can eat up significant dollars in the fee budget.

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GSA Facility Portfolio Managment 2012

Building Information Management

” … the agency will likely merge portions of its two main divisions — the Public Buildings Service, which manages federal buildings and building leases, and the Federal Acquisition Service, which oversees many federal contracting programs. “ “Merging portions of GSA’s buildings division and contracts division — such as the information technology, finance and contracting operations — also will bring efficiencies and cut costs…” “budget cuts will pus

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TD Industries Energy Solutions Group awarded contractor for two.

Contractor Magazine

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Enhance your takeoff, estimating.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Enhance your takeoff, estimating, and proposal management procedures with ProContractorMX™ by Maxwell. Maxwell introduces ProContractorMX™ containing robust and comprehensible features to enhance your takeoff , estimating, and proposal management procedures. ProContractorMX Estimating Construction Project Management Software utilizes the On Premise / Client Server Operating Environment.

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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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100th Anniversary Girl Scout Golf Classic Raises $35,000

The Korte Company

“We are thrilled that our golf tournament was so successful this year and the money raised will help Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois continue to provide a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience for our 14,000 girl members,” said Villie M. Appoo, GSSI Chief Executive Officer.

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GSA Facility Portfolio Managment 2012

Building Information Management

” … the agency will likely merge portions of its two main divisions — the Public Buildings Service, which manages federal buildings and building leases, and the Federal Acquisition Service, which oversees many federal contracting programs. “ “Merging portions of GSA’s buildings division and contracts division — such as the information technology, finance and contracting operations — also will bring efficiencies and cut costs…” “budget cuts will pus

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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WEEK 2012 | Management content from.

Contractor Magazine

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PSMJ Resources Blog: PSMJ Resources Focuses on the Future in.

PSMJ Resources

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, June 6, 2012. PSMJ Resources Focuses on the Future in 2012 A/E/C Industry Summit. The annual conference will take place on December 6 th and 7 th. in Orlando, Florida with pre-conference programs on December 5 th. In just the past few years alone, the architecture/engineering/construction industry has experienced major economic turmoil, significant advances in project delivery technology, and increasing pressure on succession planning.

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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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Barry Kauhl named Director of IT at The Korte Company

The Korte Company

Barry Kauhl has begun work at The Korte Company. An SIUE graduate with a bachelor's degree in MIS, Barry has 22 years of experience in the IT industry. His experience spans numerous business sectors and includes Genelco, SBC, Anheuser-Busch, and Allscripts.

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Transit of Venus – Great Photo

Building Information Management

Taken 5June2012 by Sev Kolysko and Kate Cholakis-Kolysko… for those that may have missed it! Transit of Venus. via www.4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery: IPD – Integrated Project Delivery, JOC – Job Order Contracting, SATOC, IDIQ, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA.

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Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill

Contractor Magazine

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Home Depot and Whirlpool Face Class Action for "Fraudulent" Energy Star Appliance

Green Building Law Blog

A lawsuit was filed on Friday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of nationwide and Ohio-only classes of consumers who purchased three models of Maytag Centennial washing machines whose ENERGY STAR status was later revoked. The plaintiffs allege that Whirlpool and Home Depot are in violation of Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act, Ohio’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act, unjust enrichment under Ohio law, Ohio common law fraud, and breach of co

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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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Struggling in Construction? Get Wise ? Construction Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

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Transit of Venus – Great Photo

Building Information Management

Taken 5June2012 by Sev Kolysko and Kate Cholakis-Kolysko… for those that may have missed it! Transit of Venus. via www.4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery: IPD – Integrated Project Delivery, JOC – Job Order Contracting, SATOC, IDIQ, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA.

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THE MACH C4000 CONDENSING BOILER | Hydronics content from.

Contractor Magazine

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