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Trade Show and Event Strategies for Construction Brands FREE Webcast

Construction Marketing

Join us on for a FREE Webcast Tuesday July 17, 2012 on Trade Show and Event Strategies for Construction Brands. A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will share tips and best practices for live trade show events, virtual events including webcasts, and networking events. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 1 pm CDT.

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Construction Business Owner

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The #1 Thing Marketers Can Learn From Mark Messier

Help Everybody Everyday

My recent article on what marketers can learn from Wayne Gretzky prompted this interesting response from Twitter. Challenge accepted! Messier’s Lesson For Marketers: Get It Done, Even If You Have To Do It Yourself. Mark Messier was a contemporary and teammate of Wayne Gretzky’s. He is another one of the greatest hockey players to ever live.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Small home builders and.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Small home builders and contractors can improve their estimating process with Job Simplicity, a product suite from HomeFront Software. Small home builders and contractors can improve their estimating process with Job Simplicity, a product suite from HomeFront Software. Job Simplicity is a product suite from HomeFront Software, intended for small home builders and contractors.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Revit OpEd: View Reference Origin Location

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, May 23, 2012. View Reference Origin Location. I observed this the other day which remind me that it bothered me in the past but failed to bring it up before. The View Reference family that we can use in conjunction with Matchlines and now with Revit 2013 to create more general reference to views on sheets has an unpleasant effect on views that they are in.

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Using Daily Reports to Prove Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

One of the basic, yet most important, aspects of project documentation includes effective use of an on-going and detailed set of daily reports. Too often, daily reports are submitted to the contractor’s office merely noting the date, the weather, a broad description of the work being performed, and sometimes, a listing of employees and equipment present.

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Hide/Show sections using JScript in CRM 2011 ? Rajeev Pentyala.

Construction Dive

Rajeev Pentyala – Dynamics CRM Blog. Sharing my knowledge on Dynamics CRM & Net. Home. Its me Rajeev Pentyala. Home. > CRM 2011 , JScript > Hide/Show sections using JScript in CRM 2011. Hide/Show sections using JScript in CRM 2011. May 20, 2012. Rajeev Pentyala Leave a comment. Go to comments. Hi, We can’t directly hide or show the section using.

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5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager

PSMJ Resources

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, May 21, 2012. 5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. Marketing and business development skills are as essential in. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. team, and execute project delivery. Below are five marketing. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. 1.

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DebunkTheBIM: Who needs BIM flowcharts?

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’ Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

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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 Cost Estimating Blog: How iPads and Android tablets.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Thursday, May 24, 2012. How iPads and Android tablets are utilized to smooth the construction process. Now-a-days technology has brought a sea change in construction sectors. The third-generation iPad and improving Android tablets are playing a vital role for every construction industry. The contractors can utilize iPads for gathering information form project blueprints and architect’s drawings to schedule and material inventory.

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BIM and The Role of a Construction Cost Estimator

Building Information Management

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. BIM, facilities life-cycle management supported by digital technology will create a high demand cost estimators with a thorough understanding of building systems and associated repair, renovation, sustainability and construction techniques, materials, equipment, and labor.

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CAD Shack: AUGI World May Issue is out

CAD Shack

Friday, May 25, 2012. AUGI World May Issue is out. From the AUGI Connection email. Check out the May issue of AUGI World. When it comes to implementing any Autodesk product, most professionals know that the mechanics of installing the software, whether from disc or download, are only the beginning of the implementation process. What comes before, and after, the installation is the focus of the May 2012 issue of AUGIWorld magazine.

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DebunkTheBIM: Have you got any idea how silly you look and sound?

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’ Saturday, May 19, 2012.

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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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Some advance application useful for electrical engineers

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Monday, May 21, 2012. Some advance application useful for electrical engineers. Electrical Pro. Electrical Pro includes 4 in 1 app useful for electrical. engineers, technicians and master electricians. Electrical Pro can easily work out several crucial electrical and technical calculations. Electrical Calc Elite ™ Electrical Calc Elite™ is compatible with both Android and iPhone.

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Green Design-Builders, The Korte Company, ranked on ENR's Top 400

The Korte Company

The Korte Company has again been included among America’s premier contractors by the Engineering News-Record’s annual report. Standing at number 228 on the ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List, we utilize our growing number of LEED Certified professionals to continue to build green and to continue to build smart.

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Revit OpEd: Revit Technology Conference AUS 2012 is Underway!

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Monday, May 21, 2012. Revit Technology Conference AUS 2012 is Underway! This post is playing time traveler, dropping back in time to Monday (May 22). I was on a United 747-400 heading to Sydney when Monday happened at home in the USA.

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constructionattorneyblog: IDAHO SUPREME COURT ALLOWS.

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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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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Enhance your estimating process with Sage 100 Contractor

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Saturday, May 19, 2012. Enhance your estimating process with Sage 100 Contractor. Sage, a trust worthy supplier of accounting and business management software , launched Sage 100 Contractor. Sage 100 Contractor contains more improved service management, vendor, reporting and other capacities to augment the effectiveness of the users.

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Fitness center Green Design-Build construction complete at Air Force Academy

The Korte Company

For the second time in two weeks, we're excited to break out the big scissors and cut another ribbon. This time in Colorado Springs at the Air Force Academy Cadet Fitness Center to commemorate the completion of another Green Design-Build construction project.

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Using Daily Reports to Prove Construction Claims : Best Practices.

Best Practices Construction Law

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BIM & BEAM: Connecting Design to Analysis with Autodesk Robot.

BIM & Beam

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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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State Incentives Legislation Update

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By Hickey and Associates. Click the PDF to read.

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The Korte Company's Las Vegas Division Hires Brad Bennett to lead Pre-Construction in Vegas

The Korte Company

Bradley Bennett has been hired by The Korte Company’s Las Vegas operations to head up the preconstruction efforts there. Brad, a veteran in the industry, has more than 28 years in the industry with the last 15 years in Las Vegas.

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Memorial Day Coolness ? Construction Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

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CAD Shack: Everything about Revit Schedules

CAD Shack

Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Everything about Revit Schedules. The Schedule tool is found on the View tab of the ribbon and includes five types of schedules; Schedule/Quantities, Material Takeoff, Sheet List, Note Block, and View List. Schedule/Quantities. The Schedule/Quantities type produces a schedule of a selected family category. Most of Alvine’s schedules are of this type.

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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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Oh The Stories We'll Tell? ? Construction Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

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3 things to know about contract surety bonds ? Construction.

Construction Knowledge

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They Get Drunk and Act Stupid, Just Like Us ? Construction.

Construction Knowledge

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