Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2012

About a month ago, I read an article discussing the value of disputes in the construction industry. The article provided figures and trends regarding the average dollar value of disputes, but the part of the article that stuck with me was a brief mention of the primary reason behind construction disputes – ambiguities in the contract documents. This got me thinking once again about the dispute stories I’ve heard over the years from construction companies.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 17, 2012

Site investigation is carried out before the start of a new construction projects. Environmental consideration is of much importance in the site.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 16, 2012

Do you have what it takes to be the Construction Marketer of the Year? With the CMA STAR Awards right around the corner, we wanted to highlight past winners of the Construction Marketer of the Year Award and explain what it takes to be a Construction Marketer of the Year! About the Construction Marketer of the Year Award. The award is given to companies, brands or individuals for displaying marketing excellence in the AEC fields.

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 14, 2012

With the construction industry losing skilled labor and management to retirement and attrition (thanks to the sluggish economy), all the construction associations are talking about where will we find the workers in the future? Some think they can use Facebook to attract welders, electricians and laborers. The opportunity to be in front of high school students and influence them with the construction career path is key to success.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 14, 2012

Back in the 1980s, a friend asked me to housesit, presumably to take care of her part-wolf-part chow puppy. She assured me that the dog would not be any trouble. She promised me that two or three daily visits to check on the dog would give her tremendous peace of mind. Along with her undying gratitude was the pledge of compensation when she returned.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 15, 2012

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Egress Path Options. In 2006 I demonstrated (at Autodesk University) the then new line based family type by explaining how we could use it to document egress path requirements also known as exiting plans.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2012

The GOHBA renovators' council. Social media and marketing for architectural, engineering and construction companies: What you really need to know to achieve profitable results has been published, and you can purchase it through a diversity of online retailers including Amazon.com , the Apple IStore, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others.(Ironically, the one place you can’t purchase the book is directly — the challenge is that several e-book formats have different publishing standard

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

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The Constructor

AUGUST 13, 2012

The knowledge of soil mechanics has application in many fields of Civil Engineering. 1. Foundations The loads from any structure have to be.

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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.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 14, 2012

Good things come in “threes,” so I have three exciting announcements for you. First, the kindle edition of my book , Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home on Time has officially been downloaded over two thousand times. A huge thank you goes out to everybody who downloaded and read the book! Of course, that’s not the most exciting news.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2012

You might think you have it hard — increasing competition, tighter margins, curtailing of public sector funding, and private consumers declining to do work. Coupled with a shortage of skilled labour when you need it, and incredibly challenging and complex regulations (which seem to be increasing by the day) you might think: ”When will this end?

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 13, 2012

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Monday, August 13, 2012. A Case for User Keynotes. I wrote the following (April 2012) in a reply to a thread at RevitForum.org. It is one example of how a user keynote can be applied effectively to reuse instructions and avoid stating them differently in different places, as is easy to do with regular text elements.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 17, 2012

PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING In spite of the diverse nature of land surveying, it is possible to define certain basic principles which are common to all.

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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?

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 16, 2012

Re: Display Array Tree as Menu - Cant figure out how to find depth with something over 2 levels. [ Date Prev ][ Date Next ][ Thread Prev ][ Thread Next ][ Date Index ][ Thread Index ]. To : Tristan. Subject : Re: Display Array Tree as Menu - Cant figure out how to find depth with something over 2 levels. From : Tommy Pham. Date : Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:39:34 -0700.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 17, 2012

Last night, I signed up for two alternative social media management resources in addition to nimble.com , which I continue to recommend. Hootsuite.com offers a similar media management and tracking service to nimble.com, with a “free” basic service that you can upgrade. First impression are that Hootsuite is somewhat more intuitive and easier to set up for simple social media management, but I don’t see it as useful (I could be wrong here) for integration with your internal c

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 13, 2012

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, August 13, 2012. Final Countdown to Principal: Advice for Up and Comers. Agreeing to become a Principal (equity owner) in an A/E/C firm. has lasting consequences. Don’t leap for the power and prestige without. considering the deeper responsibilities and challenges. Do Your Due Diligence. Study your firm as the. prospective purchaser you are.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 16, 2012

Branches of surveying involves Geodetic Survey, Topographic Survey, Hydrographic Survey, Cadastal Surveys, Engineering Surverys. More details of.

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PC Construction

AUGUST 15, 2012

Every once in a while a person comes along who impacts your life and reinforces how precious every. Continue Reading.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Robert Merkley and Claude Des Rosiers after last year's ride. I'm helping out -- you can help as well with your own contribution. Here are three construction marketing choices. Which is best? Purchase advertising in a police or charity directory/magazine because you received a telemarketing call asking you to help the community? Contribute to a worthwhile local cause supported by your clients or trade association; Take a leadership role in the fund-raising for a worthy cause that is rel

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

As a construction contractor, your work can be delayed for reasons beyond your control. If this happens, you want to know that you can recover your losses for additional labor, extended overhead, and other monetary damages. Would it surprise you to learn that you may have waived that right in your contract? In the recent case of Plato General Construction v.

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PC Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

The DC Water team has begun constructing four 5-foot deep by 101-foot diameter base slabs for 3.8 million. Continue Reading.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 13, 2012

young man at seashore. I”ve learned some painful and powerful lessons in more than 20 years in business. One: It is really hard to change. Two: If we can revise our perspectives, we discover new opportunities. Certainly, after we changed our business approach in 2006 from “What do we need to sell our services?” to “How do we ensure that every client receives absolute value from our services?

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

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Green Home Design Architect

AUGUST 15, 2012

Our clients’ terrific 500 square foot cottage is featured in September 2012 issue of Country Living magazine ! Sheri and Gerry Weber describe how their remodeled cottage went from old and outdated to clean and contemporary with a plan that included opening up the space, recycling as much material as possible, and making the most of limited storage. Architect Jeremy Bonin presented a green design that tore down the dropped ceiling and eliminated all of the wood paneling.

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PC Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Most people in South Burlington, Vermont, probably give little thought to where their drinking water comes from or. Continue Reading.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 12, 2012

I’ve started preparing for a 20 minute presentation about social media and marketing for the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association renovators’ council on Aug. 15, the official “launch” date for my new e-book: Social Media and Marketing for architectural, engineering and construction companies: What you really need to know to achieve profitable results.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

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