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How to Create a Successful Restaurant Construction Schedule

HardHatChat

To ensure your restaurant opens on time and within budget, make sure you have your delivery dates nailed down and align yourself with an experienced restaurant construction firm. We recently gave a restaurant trade magazine some tips on budgeting for a restaurant construction timeline. While the construction best practices we shared might be common knowledge with our experienced Chicago restaurant construction clients, I realize novice restaurant owners or entrepreneurs opening fast-casual franc

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

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Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands – Book Now Available

Construction Marketing

You can now purchase the book Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands. Modern Marketing for Construction Brands covers all aspects of marketing in the construction industry, from building products and equipment, to A/E/C services and retail, along with specfic examples of construction marketing implementation. Construction professionals will learn useful information as it relates to the construction industry on strategic marketing, tactical marketing, specialized channels a

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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line

Green Building Law Update

I apologize for the recent hiatus here at Green Building Law Update. If you want to see what I have been up to, check out ClaimKit ( www.claimkit.com ). Now, on to green building legal news. You may recall that in 2011, I published many, many articles on the Destiny USA project. Here's a quick summary of the Destiny USA story : In 2007, the developer of a large-scale mall project received $228 million from a federal Green Bonds program in exchange for installing green building and renewable ener

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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.

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New Orleans Business Market Receives National Acclaim

Construction Law Monitor

Over the weekend a good friend living in New York City , sent me a link to a Wall Street Journal article which outlines what all of us here in New Orleans have been seeing over the past few years, new exciting business growth. The article by Douglas McCollam , talks about the success of the non-profit Idea Village which was started in NOLA a decade ago.

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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line : Green Building.

Green Building Law Update

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nelson residence concept - fins architecture blog

Fins Architecture

Home. about. contact. projects. in print. green. faq. nelson residence concept. Posted by fins | Filed under architectural project , architecture , architecture hawaii , concept design , hawaii architecture , hawaii residence , residential construction , sustainable design | Mar 22, 2012 | Tags: nelson residence concept | No Comments. Concept for the Nelson residence is based on a courtyard layout.

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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION

The Constructor

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Pro

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Become a YOUtility

Help Everybody Everyday

Jay Baer perfectly defined a concept you’ve heard from many people including me, Ford Harding , Tim Klabunde , Mel Lester , Mark Buckshon , etc. You succeed in business development by becoming a YOUtility. I think the term nails the concept (no pun intended). I’ve always found it a little hard to explain, especially to technical folks. The best I had heard was Tim Klabunde’s “help everybody everday.” But yesterday I heard Baer’s YOUtility and said, “Tha

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Release the Lease

Construction Law Monitor

A topic that is tangential to the construction industry is property law. Just recently here at Wolfe Law Group , I had a client come to me with some ownership issues involving leases. Typically after a construction project is complete, especially in the commercial realm, there will be a lease of some type. Many times owners will complete the construction project and then get involve in complex leases with tenants.

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Not Editable or Not Edible

Revit OpEd

This little piece of information confuses people too often, dare I say needlessly? An experienced user will ignore it. So will a beginner, so will most anyone. The difference is an experienced user will be able to tell you what it means, maybe. I say maybe because sometimes explaining it just leaves people more confused. In the simplest terms, if you see it.that is good, not seeing it.is not.

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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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10 Essential Branding Activities You HAVE to Do Every Day!

PSMJ Resources

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, March 19, 2012. 10 Essential Branding Activities You HAVE to Do Every Day! What are you and the members of your firm doing to brand your firm on a day-to-day basis? Consider these tips to add to your quiver of marketing and branding techniques: Make sure that EVERYONE in your company knows: a) what branding is and b) what branding is for your firm.

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constructionattorneyblog: Arbitrations are not always private

Construction Lawyer

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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Almost Five Minutes of Dimensioning

Revit OpEd

I got a question the other day about adding a dimension between a couple corners at a corridor so we could show how much space exists between them. It wasn't really a design factor as much as, "See there is this much!" So while I was talking through that I thought I'd cover a few other dimension features. I ended up recording a video. It's just under five minutes and I've really only scratched the surface of dimension features and settings.

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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES

The Constructor

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Estimating, Project Delivery Methods and Improved Construction Productivity

Building Information Management

Accurate construction estimates are a fundamental component of any successful construction project. The more accurate the scope of a construction project, the more accurate the estimate. To achieve accuracy in both the scope and the estimate requires collaboration and communication among Owners, AE’s, and Contractors. Thus, while many/most AEC professionals could likely provide an accurate estimate if provided an accurate, detailed scope of the project, the latter is rare.

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HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

U.S. Construction

The nation’s leader in water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries received the award at the annual NUCA Convention in Forth Worth, Texas. Thomasville, GA (PRWEB) March 21, 2012. HD Supply Waterworks, the nation’s leader in the water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries, today announced it was awarded the 2011 National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Associate Member of the Year Award at the annual NUCA Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 12-16.

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Improve Your Borrowing Experience

Revit OpEd

When you select an element and move it Revit has to see if it is currently borrowed by anyone else. This is referred to as transparent element borrowing. Click on a wall and drag it to another location. The slight or pronounced delay you "feel" or "see" between starting to drag and seeing it happen is affected by the "back office" work that Revit does between your local file and the central file.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Contractor Marketing That Works: Coffee and Consequence

Constructor Marketing that Works

'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

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: The Estimating.

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The Estimating Process; Get it Right! I am running tight on time this week so I am posting an article that my son Matthew and I co-authored for an architect/ builders magazine. The article outlines the process of construction estimating.yes it is a process!

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RevitForum.org Appears to be Hacked

Revit OpEd

I tried to visit the forum this afternoon just after receiving an email from the webmaster that looked like spam. Seems that the site has been hacked as well as it takes me to a site that seems interested in getting us to watch a video. hopefully Klaus can get it sorted out! Update: Appears to be resolved now. You should change your password just as a precaution.

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PUNCHING SHEAR

The Constructor

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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DOE Releases Green Lease Website, and More Musings on the Split Incentive "Problem"

Green Building Law Blog

The Department of Energy and several interesting partners (both BOMA and NRDC, for example) have launched a website consolidating green lease resources. It is available here. A number of public agency versions of leases, as well as some guidance documents are included. Much is made of green leases, and the "split incentive problem" that is seen as a barrier to green building, and which green leases are designed to address.

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CAD Shack: Custom Sheet Sizes in Revit

CAD Shack

Monday, March 19, 2012. Custom Sheet Sizes in Revit. In an AutoCAD environment when you need to have a custom sheet size, you can leverage the PC3 file to create what you need. Since Revit wants to use the Windows drivers, you need to be a bit more creative to add the custom sheet sizes you might need. Go to the start button and select Devices and Printers.

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Property and Setback Boundaries

Revit OpEd

I wrote a couple posts before about documenting these. The first was about using the property line tool to create the setback lines too. I used Override Elements in View to make the line pattern different. The second was dealing with the notion of 3D representation of these boundaries. Have a look if you are seeking ideas for these site and property documentation issues.