Construction Marketing
JUNE 27, 2012
Direct mail continues to lose allocations of marketing budgets to digital media. So is this medium still viable? Yes! Despite such references as “ junk mail ” and “ snail mail “, direct mail is alive and kicking ! This post will discuss why direct mail is STILL important, direct mail lists and tips on building your own lists, and finally, provide some additional direct mail resources.
Constructonomics
JUNE 24, 2012
If you work in the construction industry, chances are you have heard of asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used extensively in various construction materials like insulation, cement and roofing. It was lightweight, and could resist high temperatures, electricity and chemical corrosion. In fact, it used to be hailed as the “magic mineral.”.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2012
Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. As I mentioned before, communication often occurs by accident – it just happens. But like everything in business, if you’re just letting things happen, you’re probably missing an opportunity to better your business.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 29, 2012
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FDR Safety
JUNE 27, 2012
OSHA’s recent warning about safety incentive programs is just one part of a larger effort by the agency to strengthen whistleblower rights. In an insightful article , Rod Smith, Pat Miller and Matt Morrison of the Sherman & Howard law firm detail a number initiatives in OSHA’s push for greater whistleblower participation and protection besides the warning on safety incentives: • OSHA’s revised job site poster – required of all employers – now prominently advises employees of their rights to
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 29, 2012
This video presentation by Duke University behavioral economics professor Don Ariely is an eye-opener. ”We’re all predictably irrational,” he says — and then shares some research which will cause your eyes to open about interesting possibilities and challenges in pricing, RFP responses and general business practices. Ariely’s description of odd subscription pricing choices for the Economist proved to be a genuine eye-opener for me, as it is obviously of immediate r
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 29, 2012
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.
Building Information Management
JUNE 25, 2012
‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.” “BIM provides a common environment for all information defining a building, facility or asset, together with its common parts and activities.This includes building shape, design and construction t
PSMJ Resources
JUNE 25, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, June 25, 2012. Grow Your Future Leaders. Can you spot the future leaders in your firm? Here are some of. the characteristics of employees on the fast track to a principal. position. • They go the extra mile in everything they do. • They don’t rush out the door at exactly 5:00 PM each day. • They ask good questions and want to learn. • They don’t hide under a rock when they are in trouble. • They accept responsibili
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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 Marketing Ideas
JUNE 28, 2012
Question: Why is YouTube/Google spending time and resources to attract as many partners as possible, while many are ending up on the "disabled accounts" heap? Or are they? This is a question of perception and relativity. I’m certainly no Einstein, but appreciate the relativity concept — that is, how you see things depends on where you are and that the truth (even if it must be objectively the same everywhere) will vary depending on your perception.
Help Everybody Everyday
JUNE 29, 2012
I’m a fairly busy guy. So when things that should be on autopilot aren’t working, it angers me. Hate is a strong word. But let me say I can’t stand my webhost for this site (Fatcow.com). I’ve been on them about the speed of my website. They’ll spend an entire day and have it fairly speedy for about a day. Then it goes back to unacceptably slow.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 29, 2012
Last month, I wrote a post about using daily reports to support a construction claim. The more I think about that post, the more I am reminded that the primary goal in construction disputes is to tell the "story" about what occurred on the project site that resulted in the need for additional labor, changed materials, redesign, impacts to the schedule, increased costs, etc.
DebunkTheBIM
JUNE 27, 2012
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’ Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
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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?
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 25, 2012
This blog posting by Eric Heath – 2102: The Year to Brand YOURSELF! – tied in with a posting on the other Construction Marketing Ideas blog about how Heath has developed an effective industrial roofing sales mode l , raises some interesting questions. When and how do you achieve branding success? The concept behind your brand is trust; sufficient that current and potential clients don’t worry about doing business with you and paying whatever fees you charge.
Stok
JUNE 28, 2012
Image 1.1 Zero Energy Building Concept. Source: Pike Research Net Zero is a term we hear more and more, but many question the true meaning of it. EBS has helped several clients strive for Net Zero Energy Performance – you can read about our successes here. In a recent article written by Ashley Halligan, an [.].
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 27, 2012
Last month, ConsensusDOCS released an entirely new online platform to deliver its construction form contracts. ENR journalist Johanna Knapschaefer wrote a good piece about " ConsensusDOCS Contract Library Takes to the Cloud, " where she described the real-time collaboration needed for contract negotiations. I posted about the new technology by ConsensusDOCS that offered around the clock access, easy editing, easy collaboration, ability to convert, compare and track changes, as well as
Building Information Management
JUNE 27, 2012
Goals. 1. Link built environment to organizational mission and efficiently manage all physical and functional aspects. 2. Move from being 80% Reactive 20% Preventative to 80% Preventative 20% Reactive (or less)… and reduce overall cost and environmental impact. Key Considerations for a Successful BIM Strategy. Organizational Resources. Economic Fit.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 27, 2012
Michael Stone’s classic Markup and Profit book , originally written in 1998, has become an essential guide to contractors hoping to succeed — even survive — in the contracting business. Stone’s fundamental point: Contractors generally under-price their services because they don’t understand the real mark-ups they need for their work, is a lesson hard-learned by most people in virtually every business (including, blush, my own publishing enterprise).
Do
JUNE 29, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Friday, June 29, 2012. Data mining. How to mine data such as wall types and line style use data from models. Posted by. alleycatbabe. at 2:55 PM. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 25, 2012
I received an email last week from Kent Starwalt of the Tennessee Road Builders Association that reminded me of how important it is to check your particular state's laws when you have a legal question. This particular issue involved the applicability of E-Verify, which varies by jurisdiction, and the recent changes to the law in Tennessee. The Federal Law.
PC Construction
JUNE 29, 2012
Originally from Rome, New York, I am a senior civil engineering student at Clarkson University. This internship brought. Continue Reading.
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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!
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 26, 2012
What is the optimal level of productivity per employee for your business ? From "Setting Marketing Budget For Optimised Client Acquisition" by Tom Varjan. This is a topic for which I don’t have satisfactory or conclusive answers, but which raises some important questions. Is there an optimal architectural, engineering and construction business size, where the highest revenue per employee correlates with the highest level of job satisfaction — and how do these metrics correla
Do
JUNE 29, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Friday, June 29, 2012. BIM washing. Interesting link. [link]. Posted by. alleycatbabe. at 4:13 PM. Labels: RTC. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Contributors. alleycatbabe.
Green Home Design Architect
JUNE 26, 2012
The new cottage designed by Bonin Architects & Associates for clients Peter and Chasity fits right in with their Victorian neighborhood of Blodgett Landing, Newbury, NH. New Hampshire Home magazine featured this open concept home in its July 2012 issue. An excerpt of the article “Building a Better Cottage” by Clare Kittredge: CLIMBING ART Inside, the home’s artery is the beautiful winding, open staircase that’s visible from one end of the house to the other.
PC Construction
JUNE 25, 2012
Currently wrapping up construction in Burlington, Vermont, the Residential Tri Complex Phase I project is a sign of. Continue Reading.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 24, 2012
Undoubtedly, my most spiritual and emotional moment happened at age 26 on Good Friday, 1980, in a remote village in Rhodesia about to turn to Zimbabwe. I’ve told the story a few times and am reliving it in memory as I prepare to return to the south-central African nation for a brief visit in less than three weeks. Yet, personal memories aside, there are important lessons to be shared from this experienc e which could have real importance for your architectural, engineering and constructio
Do
JUNE 29, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Friday, June 29, 2012. On the boat. Were on the boat to dinner and our daughter has joined us. Off to eat pig on a stick. Posted by. alleycatbabe. at 7:07 PM. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Home.
Construction Lawyer
JUNE 27, 2012
constructionattorneyblog. Attorneys at Sabo & Zahn. Sabo & Zahn. Werner Sabo. Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular co
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