Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Big branding always seems to be equated with big business. Only corporations and conglomerates can play, right? Don’t let this misconception stifle your firm from slowly unrolling a winning brand. An overnight success is usually the result of months of behind-the-scenes magic.
The Constructor
APRIL 22, 2014
'Life cycle cost in construction projects is a process of economic decision analysis, which helps taking decisions on investments in new construction.
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FDR Safety
APRIL 23, 2014
'The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission recently overturned an OSHA citation that partly revolved around the issue of whether an employer should have known of a hazardous condition that resulted in a scaffolding accident. As noted in a client bulletin from the Sassaman consulting firm , the case involved scaffolding that was not fully planked when used on a demolition job.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 23, 2014
'The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code moves to Memphis next week. The IgCC provides model code language, to be adopted by local governments as an overlay to existing codes to establish “baseline regulations for new and existing buildings related to energy conservation, water efficiency, building owner responsibilities, site impacts, building waste, and materials” and other matters.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 25, 2014
'With the frequent setup of new jobsites, constant flow of workers and overall mobility of construction companies, the industry is well-suited to reap the benefits of cloud computing. The cloud—a system of IT servers hosted on an overarching network that stores massive data available to many authorized users—allows workers to access information while at a jobsite via any Internet-enabled mobile device.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Additionally, we are being asked to carry higher limits of liability on our insurance policies while also assuming an indemnification obligation that protects the owner from claims even if the owner is the cause of the claim.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 22, 2014
'The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. The Town notified the landowner that its permit would “expire if construction has not commenced within a year of approval.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Who are your top three business allies? The majority of construction business owners might name a trusted banker or tax adviser. Rising to the top of your list also might be a loyal customer—and understandably so. But if your short list doesn’t include an equipment dealer, you might be overlooking a partner with the potential to directly impact your revenue stream and add value to your business.
The Constructor
APRIL 19, 2014
'High-Strength versus High Performance Concrete High strength concrete and high-performance concrete are not synonymous because strength and.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, When we submitted our bid to the project owner we accidentally included a copy of our final bid sheet. We discovered our error when the project owner called to advise us that we are the lowest bidder but they want to discuss lowering our number because of the bid sheet. We have told the owner that it is not right but their reply has been “you opened the door.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2014
'California’s recent revisions to Title 24 contain ambitious performance goals: all residential buildings must be Zero Net Energy by 2020 and commercial buildings must reach that standard by 2030. The code also applies to certain renovation projects. These changes are likely to reshape the construction industry in significant ways nationwide by: 1. Driving adoption of building energy codes.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Change order management is a challenge for almost all construction business owners. Meeting clients, capturing requirements, determining costs and getting approvals can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Fai Wong, owner of Level 8 Construction Inc. and a member of Construction Business Owner’s LinkedIn group, wants to know how to streamline this process.
The Constructor
APRIL 19, 2014
'While Rebound Hammer, CAPO/Pullout, Windsor probe and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests give indirect evidence of concrete quality, a more direct.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, As a contractor is it unethical for us to change the design of the architect in order to correct a design error without first telling the architect? We find it to be easier to make the change and then let the architect know about what we did. We seem to be able to keep the project moving by this approach. We do not have to wait days for a response.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2014
'Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are taking an increasingly strenuous enforcement approach to the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) compliance requirements contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26. This has created an environment of increased opportunity for some organizations and increased risk of noncompliance for others.
The Constructor
APRIL 20, 2014
'AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing machine, cylinder mould of 150mm diameter and.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. We are not licensed in that state but will get a license if we are awarded the project. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Regards, Paul.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2014
'LEGO Architecture is one step ahead of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG): the company has released a replica of the not-yet built LEGO museum designed by Ingels'' firm. The museum is set to go up in LEGO''s hometown of Billund, Denmark, but not until 2016. Ingels'' firm isn''t the only one in the spotlight in this replica--it appears that the box set actually comes with a figurine of the man himself, Architect''s Newspaper reports on its blog.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Succession planning, like estate planning, is an important yet often overlooked or delayed topic of discussion. People do not want to talk about their incapacitation, retirement or death. To talk about your successor means you have to relinquish control, plan for a sale of a business you have overseen and inherently trust another with one of your most valuable assets.
The Constructor
APRIL 22, 2014
'Life cycle cost in construction projects is a process of economic decision analysis, which helps taking decisions on investments in new construction.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 24, 2014
'Located in the Grandview Woodland neighbourhood of Vancouver’s east end, the original house was representative of the houses constructed during the early decades of the last century: poorly insulated, disconnected from the street, and with little natural light. Building Case Studies EcoHouse Bruce Carscadden Architect Inc.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Your business survived the downturn while many competitors fell by the wayside. Now that the market is recovering, how do you take advantage of financial opportunities that arise? Institutional capital providers, which include non-local lenders, bank syndications, specialty lenders, insurance companies, pension funds, university endowments, private equity funds and family offices, can be a resource for working capital, acquisition capital or a means to harvest value built throughout the years.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2014
'The hiring of subcontractors wouldn’t let companies off the hook for unpaid wages, taxes, or worker’s comp claims for contingency workers under a bill in the California legislature. Under the recently revised Assembly Bill 1897, employers would have to pay wages, taxes, and workers compensation on behalf of a subcontractor’s workers if the subcontractor reneges on that responsibility. read more.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Now one of our younger employees has voiced ethical concerns about not letting the other party know about the changes we make.
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 23, 2014
'On June 2, 2014, the AGC of Middle Tennessee will be partnering with other construction trade associations across the state, Tennessee OSHA Outreach Training Centers, as well as TOSHA to have a statewide construction “Fall Protection Safety Stand Down.” As you may be aware, fall construction accidents are one of OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards. On the heels of the announcement of the Safety Stand Down event, I recently received an email from a colleague at Viewpoint , who recently analyzed th
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'The steadily growing energy retrofit market, a segment of the construction industry that shows no sign of a slowdown, presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges for construction business owners. During the Great Recession, the energy retrofit market was a more stable source of work for some contractors, while new construction suffered a severe slump.
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