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Top 30 LinkedIn Groups for Construction Business Development

Carol Hagen

LinkedIn has become the place for networking with the construction, architecture and engineering industries. With over 3,122,108. profiles world wide in the construction industry as of April 18, 2012 – there are more people to connect with everyday than we can ever approach for business development opportunities. The US has over 1,000,000 LinkedIn profiles in the construction industry and over 284,000 are construction owners.

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New Member Drive – Spring/Summer CMA Offer

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association is GROWING! Since 2009, we’ve added hundreds of knowledgeable construction marketers to our association and we are looking for even more great minds. Over the last few years our association has generated tons of discussion on the construction marketing industry, increased connections among industry professionals and presented awards to the best-of-the-best in construction marketing.

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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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Revit OpEd: Workset Posts Summary

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Saturday, April 14, 2012. Workset Posts Summary. Ive written about Worksets quite a bit over the last seven years. Heres a compiled list of those posts. The first group (35) is specifically about the feature and its concepts.

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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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How to Stop the Heat with Passive Solar Cooling

U.S. Construction

Stopping the heat from entering a home through passive solar cooling is not the same as using solar energy to power an air conditioning system. Passive cooling or “natural cooling” is used as an alternative to regular home cooling systems and to reduce energy usage of central air conditioning systems in areas where cooling is required. The idea is to stop the summer heat before it enters your home.

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DebunkTheBIM: The entertainment value of BIM

DebunkTheBIM

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, April 20, 2012.

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3D BIM – An Unfortunate Distraction?

Building Information Management

The value of BIM lies in the support of efficient life-cycle facility management processes supported by common terms and digital technology. The 3D visualization aspect of BIM is little more than an unfortunate distraction. When will BIM become mainstream? How do you truly prepare for BIM? How do we educate people for BIM? The most important requirement for BIM to succeed is fundamental change in how we view life-cycle facility management and also altered business practices within the Archit

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Sworn Statement of Amount Due – Louisiana’s Public Lien

Construction Law Monitor

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Anytime a property is owned by and arm of the state then you are dealing with a public project. Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. The reason why so many disputes are happening now is because public projects have dominated in the years of the poor economy.

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Dear Client: Do You Intend To Hire Us?

Help Everybody Everyday

In the world of business development, little tweaks in your approach can really go a long way. Actually, I like to refer to them as hacks. Here’s one that will help you close the deal! Over at Neuromarketing , they posted about the power of asking the client to give a prediction on whether they’ll hire you. Are you telling customers to buy your product?

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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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Revit OpEd: Layer Function Setting

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Thursday, April 19, 2012. Layer Function Setting. System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. Ive written about this in the past. Heres what they look like now. I think the wording of a couple of the functions ought to be revisited, to something like this instead.

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DebunkTheBIM: Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the.

DebunkTheBIM

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’ Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

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Concrete Coliseum Bench Displays A New Bold Look For Dawn Enterprises Concrete Garden Bench Line

U.S. Construction

Dawn Enterprises’ Concrete Coliseum Bench sparks interest among residential and commercial properties for its bold styling and elegant Roman design. Manchester, CT (PRWEB) April 20, 2012. Concrete Coliseum Bench. Dawn Enterprises, leading manufacturer of site amenities, has just released their newest concrete garden bench line , including the brand new Coliseum Bench that has received a lot of positive feedback for its design.

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How The False Consensus Effect Can Destroy Your Marketing

Help Everybody Everyday

You know how you are always baffled why everybody basically agrees with you except that one person? What’s that person’s problem? Can’t they see that everybody else would obviously see things your way? The problem is that you are suffering from the False Consensus Effect. We are terrible at predicting the behavior of others, yet we believe their actions and decisions would align with ours.

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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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Revit OpEd: Two Minutes with Beams and Columns

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Monday, April 16, 2012. Two Minutes with Beams and Columns. Brian Mackey recently wrote on his blog about a subtle feature that seems to have crept into the product without much fanfare. You can read his account. I decided to capture it in video format to pass along to a client who was asking about the concept (having beams aware of column ends) so Ive posted it here to

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Cabin Life Feature Article on Award-Winning Cottage

Green Home Design Architect

Check out the latest issue of Cabin Life magazine! Bonin Architects’ award-winning cottage is the cover story of the May 2012 issue. The article titled “Mini Retreat, Maximum Fun” describes how our remodeled cottage reuses as much of the original material as possible, makes the most out of layout and storage, and creates an ultra-fun spot for entertaining guests on beautiful Pleasant Lake in New London, NH.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: 7 Steps for Iterative Planning

PSMJ Resources

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, April 16, 2012. 7 Steps for Iterative Planning. Projects typically unfold in unforeseen ways. One task might proceed smoothly while another might take longer than expected. By using repeat, or “iterative,” planning, you can improve the overall project schedule. Here are some tips on how you can plan to replan: 1.

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Contractor Marketing That Works: The One Skill Required to Win.

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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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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Revit OpEd: Reset Shared Coordinates

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Friday, April 20, 2012. Reset Shared Coordinates. There isnt an easy button to just eliminate shared coordinates in a project. You can move the Survey Point back to the same spot as the Project Base Point and then use Specify Coordinates at Point to reset the coordinates the file is using.

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The Challenge Coin - as told by The Korte Company

The Korte Company

During World War I, an American pilot presented solid bronze medallions to his unit. One of the pilots was wearing the medallion around his neck when his plane was shot down behind enemy lines. He was captured by a German patrol and stripped of all personal effects, except for the medallion. Later than night, during an ally bombardment, he escaped during the confusion and made his way to a French outpost.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: It Don't Come Easy!

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Sunday, April 15, 2012. It Dont Come Easy! Construction management in a nutshell is the planning, organizing, implementing and controlling of a projects time, costs, resources and cash flow. Construction projects are made up of hundreds of interdependent tasks that have a specific order that they must occur.

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Austin Roofing Company Proudly Serves City Of Abilene In Storm Recovery

U.S. Construction

After a series of severe storms ripped through parts of Abilene, Texas, Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. was there to help the community rebuild. Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 15, 2012. Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. has been serving Texas in Austin for over 40 years and in San Antonio since 2001. They are proud to have been of service to the city of Abilene after a series of devastating storms tore through the area, causing millions of dollars in property damage.

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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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EXTRAS POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE IN QUANTUM MERUIT

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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Digital Databases: The Legal Implications of Harnessing Knowledge.

Best Practices Construction Law

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Arrogance: Always the Wrong Answer ? Construction Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

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Search results for Bobcat Consolidating Manufacturing Operations.

Green Industry Professionals

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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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Simplified seismic analysis in Robot - BIM and Beam - Typepad

BIM & Beam

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Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, April 18, 2012. How Many Worksets Do I Need? Ill borrow a concept from "You May be a Redneck if." comedian Jeff Foxworthy. "You may have too many worksets if.". You have to scroll the Workset Dialog. You have a regular Tuesday morning Workset meeting.

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Strippers Wanted: The Joy of Longhouse Construction.

Construction Knowledge