Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 26, 2013
'Recently we began delivering construction apps for use on mobile devices. When we started out, this was new territory for us, and meant having some construction software developers learn the ins and outs of mobile app development. It also meant having to create new graphical interfaces.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2013
'WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for June was $8.6 billion, up 8 percent compared to volume in June 2012.
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Carol Hagen
JULY 25, 2013
'Business development professionals serving the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries know that the face to face meeting is golden. As technology progresses and the generation gaps have become segmented much has been said about Gen-X, Gen-Y and how texting and social media are growing exponentially. So what communication method is preferred?
FDR Safety
JULY 26, 2013
'Our guest blogger today is Jim Carnahan, a member of the FDRsafety team specializing in advising clients on compliance with new OSHA regulations on Globally Harmonized Systems. December 1 is the first deadline under OSHA’s new Globally Harmonized System regulation, which requires that employees be trained on the new label elements for chemicals and the new Safety Data Sheet (SDSs) format.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 22, 2013
'Business Facilities , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. According to BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers, several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in the magazine’s 2013 state rankings.
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BD+C
JULY 25, 2013
'Office spaces that provide focus, balance, and choice are the ones that will improve employee experience, enhance performance, and drive innovation, according to Gensler''s 2013 U.S. Workplace Survey. read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 22, 2013
'John Deere Power Systems 130 kW (174 hp) and above engines have received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Tier 4, European Union (EU) Stage IV and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification. The PowerTech PVS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 9.0L and PowerTech PSS 13.5L models are the first John Deere off-highway engines to receive Final Tier 4, Stage IV and CARB emissions certification in the 130 kW to 560 kW (174 hp to 750 hp) power category.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 23, 2013
'Business Facilities has released it’s annual state Automotive Manufacturing Strength ranking. For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Tennessee has defended its automotive crown as the top-ranked state in this flagship category, holding off a strong challenge from a surging Alabama and an expanding automotive sector in Kentucky. The Volunteer State is home to Nissan, Volkswagen and General Motors production hubs. “With VW intent on selling at least 1 million vehicles in the No
Construction Business Owner
JULY 23, 2013
'ST. LOUIS (July 19, 2013) – Founder and Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Brinkmann is selling his 90-plus percent ownership stake in Brinkmann Constructors to company employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). .
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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.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2013
'The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained positive again in June after the first decline in ten months in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 25, 2013
'Once landscape contractors get to that three-crew level, some serious soul searching has to be doneand some serious changes likely have to be made. Here''s some advice from a contractor who''s been there.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 23, 2013
'ElectriCities service area. (Photo: ElectriCities.). By Dominique Cantelme. From the May/June 2013 issue. In April, South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 8 percent, its lowest in five years. That same month saw North Carolina’s unemployment rate fall to 8.9 percent, its lowest in four years. A number of companies have announced expansions and/or relocations to the Carolinas in the recent past.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 23, 2013
'(July 23, 2013) - The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the launch of the new Coalition for Fair Effective Tax Rates. The association is a founding member of the new coalition, which will work to ensure that comprehensive tax reform efforts focus on lowering the effective corporate tax rates – what firms actually pay in total federal taxes.
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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?
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 25, 2013
'Recently, several construction companies have utilized mobile application to acquire data easily on mobile gadgets. But here the problem lies to incorporate any information into mobile application with acceptable enterprise systems in the office. Generally for any renovation project, the building contractor applies decade old in-house spreadsheet to administer data related to inspection phases.
BD+C
JULY 26, 2013
'Cradle to Cradle certification , a strict assessment of the environmental qualities of materials used in green buildings, is a controversial provision in LEED V4. Those seeking LEED certification will get credits for Materials & Resources for disclosing and optimizing where building materials are sourced and purchased. The essence of Cradle to Cradle is the importance of a closed loop, that only materials and processes that can be reused endlessly should be included in product design. read
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2013
'Caterpillar reported a second-quarter 2013 profit per share of $1.45, down from $2.54 in 2012. Sales and revenue were down to $14.621 billion, down 16 percent from $17.374 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Second-quarter profit declined 44 percent, from $1.699 billion in 2012 to $960 million.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 22, 2013
'WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 22, 2013) -- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725 billion equipment finance sector.
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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.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 25, 2013
'Mike Oates, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Larry Gottlieb unveil new logo for NY Biohud Valley. (Photo: NYBiohudvalley.com.). By Jenny Vickers. From the May/June 2013 issue. Between 2000 and 2009, six million U.S. factory jobs vanished. Today, a different picture of manufacturing is emerging. The U.S. is experiencing a reshoring of manufacturing, while innovation and technology are helping to bridge the gap between leading-edge research and product development.
Digger Blog
JULY 26, 2013
'Designed as replacements for the existing DX60R and DX55E machines, the new models incorporate advances in many areas to maximise performance, versatility, operator comfort, durability, ease of maintenance and serviceability with minimum impact on human health and the environment. One of the stand-out features on the new excavators is the increase in hydraulic performance, which has been boosted with a 33% increase in maximum flow rate to 132 l/min.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2013
'Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (SDLG) will introduce its brand of wheel loaders to North American consumers in the second half of 2013. The company will launch two models—the LG938L and LG959—as part of SDLG’s international expansion program. The products will undergo an introduction phase with select dealers before a larger rollout across North America.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 23, 2013
'WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2013) -- Just a week after rallying with more than a thousand comprehensive immigration reform supporters outside the Capitol building, the Laborers'' International Union of North America is reaching out directly to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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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 Cost Estimating
JULY 20, 2013
'The convention will occur at Hyatt Regency Penn Landing in Philadelphia, PA from July 17th–20th. By attending the annual convention, the construction estimators will be in a position to showcase and extend their professional knowledge and network. The convention will focus on various Construction Estimating supported programs and professional speakers analyzing the most vital problems with the construction industries.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 25, 2013
'With new regulations fast approaching – and new technologies and business strategies changing the landscape of the plumbing and HVAC industry – contractors are discovering that readiness and responsiveness are the keys to separating them as the frontrunners. read more.
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 22, 2013
'There were many people who joined the conversation about Whether Mistakes in Proposals Matter. Between this site and LinkedIn, there must have been 50 people who gave their two cents on the topic. Many people agreed with me and completely understood my point. Some people said mistakes do matter (just not the kind of mistakes I was writing about). Other people disagreed saying mistakes are the kiss of death.
BD+C
JULY 22, 2013
'Suffolk Construction will be launching its second annual Subcontractor Development Series to assist disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned trade subcontractor firms in fostering long-term relationships with Suffolk. Provided at no cost to thirty selected participants, the eight-session program will begin Thursday, September 5. Exclude Content: Yes. read more.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 25, 2013
'It was no surprise earlier this year when the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced the grades for its annual report card on U.S. infrastructure and America received a D+. Most of the states failed to get individual grades higher than C- in ASCE’s evaluation—on average, the society found that at least 40 percent of the roads in each state are in poor or mediocre condition and a similar percentage of bridges are crumbling.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 26, 2013
'Plumbers, HVAC technicians and contractors working out in the field now have a new app that makes it easier and quicker to obtain information about copper tube, piping and fitting as well as different joining methods and applications. read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 25, 2013
'The shareholders of CNH Global N.V. approved the merger between Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. at an Extraordinary General Meeting. The newly established company will be named CNH Industrial N.V.
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