Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2014
'T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that workers should never be required to work under conditions that are dangerous to their health or safety. They further require that an employer’s injury and illness prevention program must provide for “frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite” [reference 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)].
The Constructor
MAY 24, 2014
'Selecting Repair / Protection System Materials The materials for repairs and protective systems are selected based on the following factors: Building Materials Building Technology Concrete Technology Repair/Protection Guide Building Repairs'
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 25, 2014
'Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. Proceeds from these corporate bonds will be used to fund “eligible green building projects” including the acquisition, construction, development or redevelopment of projects that will pursue LEED certification.
Carol Hagen
MAY 29, 2014
'For those Bluebeamers using an iPad Revu and Box.com to sync files, here’s the perfect way to get your files from Bluebeam Revu shared to Box quickly using a script (or email). First, you’ll need to decide what folder in Box you want your Revu Files sent to. Login to your Box account, navigate or create the folder you want your Bluebeam files to go to then click on More and mouse over the Upload Options | Email Files to this Folder.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'The correlation between safety education and training and the production levels necessary to achieve profitability in construction is not difficult to understand. Operators who know how to properly and safely use their equipment are not only much more likely to operate it safely, but they also are able to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance.
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Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
'It comes as no surprise that CONTRACTOR editors have met and built relationships with so many passionate and committed people. We at CONTRACTOR magazine believe the women of the industry deserve recognition of the mark they have made in the plumbing and hydronics industries. read more.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 26, 2014
'GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely with Gov. Rick Perry, the GEICO Gecko and Tara Carthew, General Manager of Geico Houston Office. (Photo: governor.state.tx.us.). By Ed Felton. From the March/April 2014 issue. Gov. Rick Perry and GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely recently announced the insurance giant will be expanding its Katy operations, creating 1,000 new jobs over the next three years and $8.5 million in capital investment.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'Good communication is vital to running a safe and efficient construction project. But, how do you achieve that amid the noise and multifaceted ?demands of the average jobsite? Construction sites are typically characterized by heavy equipment in constant motion and limited visibility. In this environment, a missed warning or misunderstood instruction can have costly—or even tragic—consequences.
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2014
'DETERMINATION OF SOIL ABSORPTION CAPACITY PERCOLATION TEST Percolation test is done to determine the absorption capacity of soil. This test is.
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Digger Blog
MAY 27, 2014
'They should be generally available by the autumn but if you can’t wait that long to check them out, Volvo Construction Equipment is going to be showcasing them at the fast-approaching Hillhead exhibition in Derbyshire, 24-26 June. I say them, but actually it is just one kit from which you can make either a Volvo L350F loading shovel or a 4 x4 model of the A25F articulated hauler.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2014
'The NewActon Nishi apartment complex, recently completed in Canberra, Australia, is already drawing attention as being a bit radical, Beautiful Decay reports. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2014
'Fuel serves as a major operating cost for any business with vehicles in the field. What makes fuel one of the toughest expenses to manage is its constant fluctuation in price and usage. While no business owner can prevent fuel rates from rising, advances in fleet tracking technology have made complete fuel management possible.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
'A few months ago we featured a gallery of the most influential people in the plumbing and hydronics industry. This was a hit with our readers. In response to the popularity of this gallery, I thought it only makes sense to give a shout out to the influential women in the plumbing, hydronics and HVAC industries. Sustainably Speaking. read more.
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Revit OpEd
MAY 26, 2014
'A conversation about our title block is inevitable when working through implementation. If we''re going to produce a drawing we''ll need one unless we''ve arrived at the day when a model is the only deliverable which, unless I''ve become Rip van Winkle and woke up twenty odd years in the future, isn''t the norm yet. One recurring theme is a thick boundary line.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2014
'It isn''t exactly news that technology now allows us to draw and write digitally, but that usually involves the use of a tablet PC and a stylus. Soon, there will be a new option for people who enjoy the physicality of pen and paper. To use iSketchnote, created by startup ISKN and funded through Kickstarter, users place a piece of paper on the tablet-sized device and write with the special ISKN pen.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'During the last three years, reality capture has emerged as the industry standard for the wide variety of applications and tools that assist in the documentation of existing spaces or facilities. Looking toward the future, it will likely become one of the most implemented technologies in the industry.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
'Multi-function, bidet-style "smart toilets" have been on the market for years with offering such as Kohler''s Numi and Toto''s Neorest. The products were for discriminating, not to mention, wealthy posteriors with prices in excess of $5,000. Now Japan''s Lixil Corp., the parent of American Standard, is looking to mainstream smart toilets. Content Classification: Curated. read more.
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Revit OpEd
MAY 30, 2014
'Whenever we insert a linked file we find that Revit is wired or biased to using Auto-Center to Center. It doesn''t matter if we''ve just used another placement option Revit faithfully returns to its favorite. The reason for this preference or bias stems from the reality that DWG files are a perfect storm of chaos that we cannot reliably expect that the elements in the file are located near the origin of the file.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2014
'The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. The oldest public housing project in the United States (built in 1940), South Boston''s Old Colony had become a symbol of poor housing conditions, until the introduction of federal funds and an innovative master plan and green-building design approach began to breathe new
Construction Business Owner
MAY 27, 2014
'In numerous discussions on CBO’s LinkedIn group, members and readers have cited receiving timely payment as one of their top challenges. To address this concern, CBO spoke with several industry experts to get their take on a question many contractors are asking: How do we ensure we get paid on time?
Construction Equipment
MAY 28, 2014
'Construction employment expanded in 220 metro areas, declined in 70 and was stagnant in 49 between April 2013 and April 2014, according to analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). “Construction employment appears to be rebounding in many parts of the country,” said Ken Simonson, AGC’S chief economist.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 27, 2014
'Lawn stripes are kind of like a lawn maintenance contractor''s storefront. Here''s a glimpse at some that are looking pretty inviting.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2014
'The Nishi apartment complex, recently constructed in Canberra, Australia, is already drawing attention as "radical," Beautiful Decay reports. As a sustainable, mixed-use apartment complex, it stands out especially because of the Nishi Grand Staircase and the Hotel Hotel Lobby, both designed by March Studio. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'A CEO friend of mine was trying to exit a hotel. As he emerged from the designated exit stairway, he ?almost fell into a hole and tripped over construction debris. Spotting a contractor foreman, he reasonably pointed out that the workers were violating a host of OSHA and local codes and that the head of the state’s OSHA agency was actually meeting with his supervisors at that same hotel.
Construction Equipment
MAY 30, 2014
'The Toro Company reported net earnings of $87.1 million, or $1.51 per share, on a net sales increase of 5.8 percent to $745 million for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended May 2, 2014. In 2Q 2013, the company delivered net earnings of $78.4 million, or $1.32 per share, on net sales of $704.5 million.
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Green Industry Professionals
MAY 27, 2014
'Ohio university has to replace 54 of its 74 acres of turf because a lawn company accidentally applied broad-spectrum herbicide instead of fertilizer.
BD+C
MAY 30, 2014
'How can you make a 200-sf micro apartment feel and function like a typical studio unit? That was the objective a team of MIT Media Lab researchers set out to achieve when they invented CityHome, the Swiss Army knife, so to speak, of home appliances and furniture. As the video below demonstrates, the transformable wall system integrates furniture, storage, exercise equipment, lighting, office equipment, and entertainment systems into a movable, compact unit.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2014
'Every contractor and construction professional knows the three top priorities of a project: Finish on time, finish on budget and maintain profitability. Professionals also know that countless threats endanger each of those priorities. Water damage, for example, is a high-risk threat that can delay a project, incur significant expenses and damage a contractor’s reputation.
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