Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Webcast – Thursday, March 15, 2012. A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will address the challenge of strategic marketing for construction brands, and offer guidance on how to achieve market growth. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 1 pm CST. CMA Chairman Neil M.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
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Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
If your firm works on government projects, there is some news that you need to know. The federal government is changing their definition of “small business” for architecture and engineering firms. These new definitions take effect on March 12th and they may have a significant impact on your business. The changes have to do with how much revenue a firm can generate and still be considered a small business.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Let’s face it, the virtually singularly low rate of productivity of the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner) sector for the past several decades is due to our CULTURE. As a group, we are kings of the “not invented here” syndrome… or the “my way is the better way” syndrome. Also, the “let’s keep the Owner in the dark” or the “let’s not work together”, and the “bid low and make it up in ch
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Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
This happens very often, probably more often in RME than others though. Select a face-based component to put in the model, start clicking away and then realize that it isn't hosted like you hoped it would be. Face-based families cannot be preset to prefer a certain face. Revit will decide that a Vertical Face is what you want by default. You have to remember to change it to one of the other two choices, Face or Workplane.
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Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
If you have no interest in how my book is selling, please skip this. How Are Things Going With The Book? One of the questions that I keep getting is, “How are things going with the book?” I think people are either curious about whether my book will be a success or they are thinking about self publishing their own book and are wondering if the idea is feasible.
DebunkTheBIM
FEBRUARY 24, 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’ Friday, February 24, 2012.
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Just a little unsolicited plug for a friend's work in Revit. Who says Revit equipment families can't be "sexy"? :) Nice work Taylor !
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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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 Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Discussions. Activity. Sign In. How it works. Newscoop Support. How to change permalink? bangkak. February 20. Posts: 1 Member. Ive ready newscoop intallation. but how to change permalink to be more simple? Original : en/jan/health/88/Luxury-health-breaks-on-offer.htm I Want : health/88/Luxury-health-breaks-on-offer.htm / Luxury-health-breaks-on-offer.htm And how to change permalink category [/jan/] to be subdomain [jan.domain.com] Should like this : jan.domain.com/health/88/Luxury-health-breaks
Construction Lawyer
FEBRUARY 24, 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
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
If you have been watching the The Revit Technology Conference site (for Australia) you probably noticed that it is introducing a special additional day, the day before) called RTC VisDay. The inaugural RTC Visualisation Day is an adjunct to the Revit Technology Conference, dedicated to best-of-breed visualisation technologies and methodologies. It will be held immediately preceding RTC 2012 Australasia.
U.S. Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Albany Medical Center, the only academic health sciences center in Eastern New York and Western New England is saving more than $200,000 per year in total utility costs after a lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide energy efficiency firm headquartered in Albany, NY. The new energy efficient lighting will save 2,006,283 kWh of electricity per year.
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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?
Constructor Marketing that Works
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
'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
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Construction specifications - vital for suppliers, purchasers, and users of materials, products, or services in engineering, manufacturing, and business. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document.
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
I've got a recurring issue, since about December that is. I did some extended work for a client and we set things up so I could have access to resources without actually joining their domain (adding my PC to their network formally). I've done this for years but I haven't experienced this however. When I click on the Big R (application button), to start a new project or open something, I have to wait as long as 60 seconds sometimes before it expands to display the menu.
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
And it’s the one thing we like better than a Ground Breaking. Jerry Costello lends a helping hand at the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
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Construction Lawyer
FEBRUARY 24, 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
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Saturday, February 18, 2012. Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget. The software is designated for thousands of building professionals ranging from Architects, General Contractors, Design Build Firms, Sub-Contractors, Esti
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Want to save time in Navisworks when it comes to selection sets? Try exporting select views of the model to establish ready made "selection sets". We've already got natural organization with categories, worksets and filters doing some heavy lifting in our project. If we export several NWC files with just things like all the plumbing, HVAC, furniture, fin tube radiation, medical equipment, and so on, we'll have separate ready-made selection sets.
Stok
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Today we will commence a blog series focused around Greenbuild 2012 – yes the one in San Francisco in November – that will strive to bring relevant updates as well as opinion pieces on what will be (or at least is touted to be) the biggest Greenbuild ever. A couple of important things to announce [.].
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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!
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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PSMJ Resources
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, February 20, 2012. When In Doubt, Fire Promptly! Feeling the need to supervise someone closely is a strong sign that you may have made a hiring mistake. Deal with it promptly and fairly as a matter of personal accountability to your team. Top professionals like to work with their equals and resent managers who tolerate mediocre hires.
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
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