Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'The cost of theft in the construction industry is estimated to be a billion dollars by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Unsecured equipment and materials are especially at risk. Additionally, heavy equipment owners can’t rely entirely on insurance to offset the cost of theft. If you suffer such a loss, you will also suffer the costs of higher insurance premiums and, often, lost job time.
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2013
'Necessity for cost reduction Increase in construction costs directly affects the economy. This is due to the high cost of operations which can be.
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Carol Hagen
MAY 31, 2013
'Sometimes you need a reference right on your planset for when a change was made. When it comes to markups, you can use stamps but did you know you can also add a Tool Chest Symbol? Here’s how to create a simple symbol with dynamic text: In Bluebeam Revu, Dynamic Text is not directly supported in symbols, however you can include a stamp that contains dynamic text.
BD+C
MAY 30, 2013
'Building information modeling tools are great, but if you can''t run efficient, productive coordination meetings, the Building Team will never realize the benefits of true BIM coordination. Here are some helpful tips for making the most of BIM coordination meetings based on my experience working on BIM/VDC-driven projects: read more.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'At the American Subcontractors Association National Convention in Las Vegas on March 21, 2013, subcontractors took advantage of an opportunity to ask general contractors a question that has become more important to their businesses, given the current construction marketplace: “How can I get more work with you?”.
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Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 29, 2013
'More graphics. More graphics. I hear it all the time from “marketing experts,” contemporaries, and Principals. Put more graphics in your proposals. I even heard it from a client once. Here’s the story. A Grain of Salt. We had a debrief with a water authority on the west coast. This was a “long shot” proposal. Our experience wasn’t exactly on point.
BD+C
MAY 31, 2013
'Inhabitat''s Lori Zimmer profiles a wild proposal by the city of Osaka, Japan, that would transform the Dotonbori Canal into a 2,625-foot-long, 40-foot-wide pool—creating the largest outdoor pool in the world. Once constructed, the pool would be pumped with millions of gallons of purified city water. read more.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Creating a culture of safety should be the highest priority and the moral obligation of every individual in the construction industry, from the CEO or president to the newly hired employee sweeping the floors. As business owners, you must lead the effort to create a culture that is committed to the safety of your workforce.
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2013
'Green Building The concept of a green building was developed in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people’s growing concerns about.
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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.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 29, 2013
'We’ve always believed that talking directly to a state’s chief executive is the best way to get an accurate fix on where that state is going in terms of economic development and jobs creation. That’s why we created our high-profile Governor’s Report series, which has given us the opportunity to get up close and personal with governors from across the nation.
BD+C
MAY 31, 2013
'The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association announced the grand opening of the Zero Net Energy Center ( www.znecenter.org ). Located in San Leandro, Calif., the ZNE Center is the first commercial building retrofit designed to meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s requirements for a “zero net energy” building.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Famed oil well firefighter Red Adair said, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” Though usually not as dynamic as capping a rogue well, construction photography requires expertise, too. And for a business hiring a photographer, the stakes are high. Adair’s adage still rings true; you get what you pay for.
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2013
'A structure which can adapt to the changing environmental conditions is called SMART. This smartness can be achieved by using smart materials like.
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Construction Equipment
MAY 30, 2013
'Caterpillar has begun selling eye- and face-tracking technology that recognizes when mining truck operators are about to fall asleep. According to a BBC report, Newmont Mining and BHP Billiton have tested the technology. A camera installed in the cab monitors pupil size, blinking, and how long eyes stay shut. If the system senses the operator is falling asleep, an alarm sounds and the seat vibrates.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2013
'The American Institute of Architects has selected six recipients to receive the 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. Biennially, representatives from the AIA and the American Library Association gather to celebrate the finest examples of library design by architects licensed in the U.S. The 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards honor six separate projects.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Traditional safety planning for construction projects is largely based on past experience and knowledge of common hazards and how to avoid them. Safety professionals are often tasked with creating a safety plan based on 2-D documents with little to no input into the design and construction process. Building information modeling (BIM), however, provides a significant opportunity to improve the safety planning process.
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2013
'Structure Repair with Advance Cast in Place Concrete Types Cast-In-Place Fiber-Reinforced Concrete When metallic or polymeric fibers (made up.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2013
'In the wake of the announcement by OSHA to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirements, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has urged OSHA to pursue the necessary rulemaking without further delay.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2013
'Great cities are defined by great places. It is the avenues, squares, grand halls and, of course, the people who inhabit them that give a city its character. A unique blend of architecture, open space, transit, infrastructure, history, culture, and art, the Interchange represents an exciting vision of this character manifest in an urban environment.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Starting projects with excellent subcontractors and detailed subcontracts will help you make more money, finish faster and reduce field issues. However, it’s easy to gloss over proposals and hire subcontractors you like or know without performing a scope review or cost-estimating analysis. When this happens, your team will encounter disputes, change order requests, late schedules and holes in the budget.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2013
'Repair of Reinforcement in Concrete The reinforcement repair techniques are different for mild steel and prestressing steel. 1. Mild reinforcing.
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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!
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2013
'The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking at reports that the Ford F150 pickup with EcoBoost engine is having acceleration problems. Lawsuits and customer complaints allege the trucks stall when drivers attempt to accelerate fast. The truck had been touted for its V6 power.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2013
'Great cities are defined by great places. It is the avenues, squares, grand halls and, of course, the people who inhabit them that give a city its character. A unique blend of architecture, open space, transit, infrastructure, history, culture, and art, the Interchange represents an exciting vision of this character manifest in an urban environment.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended tax benefits that can make a significant difference to a construction company’s bottom line. In this still-challenging construction environment, that’s a refreshing piece of news.
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2013
'While considering restoration work, it is important to realise that even fine cracks in load bearing members, which are un-reinforced, like masonry.
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The Korte Company
MAY 30, 2013
There’s a lot to consider when approaching a healthcare interior design project. The healthcare furnishings you choose will need to function as more than just passive elements of your hospital floor plan. They will be expected to support patients and loved ones through times of high stress and allow staff to perform their duties quickly and efficiently, all while not inhibiting the recovery of patients.
Construction Knowledge
MAY 28, 2013
'When my 12 year old grandson Clay spotted the groundhog in the meadow, we both rushed over to grab the.22 rifle and some shells. He sneaked to get a clear shot and made it count. So what do we do next? I can justify shooting groundhogs in the meadow just to help avoid holes that could break the donkeys leg. But this was his first varmit kill. He said a prayer over the carcass.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served as coordinator of the voluntary standardization system for more than 90 years and provides an unbiased platform for the development of policies on standards issues. The institute serves as a regulator for standards development and conformity assessment programs and processes. ANSI does not actually develop standards.
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