Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 19, 2020
If you're serious about getting the best value you can for your marketing budget, you'll need to develop a marketing plan. Many contractors are having challenges adapting to this ever-changing economy. Trade contractors who rely on the same general contractors they did a few years ago to supply jobs to bid on are finding it more difficult to recover and find work.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2020
4 Tips for Better Change Order Management. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:53. I n an HBRC Journal study , results showed that the average cost overrun from change orders was as much as 11% to 15% of the original contract value for many construction projects. This could quickly make the difference between a job being profitable and nonprofitable for a construction company.
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Construction Junkie
JUNE 18, 2020
photo by Andy Rogers , CC BY-SA 2.0. Even though the means to prevent trench collapses is pretty simple , dozens of construction workers continue to be killed by them every year. A few weeks ago, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) held a webinar on trenching and excavation hazards, the reduction of which is has been OSHA’s priority goal since 2018.
Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2020
Single-Family Construction Permits Point to Building Growth. cbroderick. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:07. Numbers for single-family home construction remained flat in May with a 675,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, but permits are signaling a promising growth. Single-family permits jumped nearly 12% last month, only 1.8% of what they were in 2019. Multifamily construction increased 15% in May as well, yet its future is not as bright as single-family construction.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 16, 2020
How technology is helping contractors provide safer jobsites and more streamlined processes.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 19, 2020
A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The latter is a robust, proven method of integrating the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new new construction in and early and ongoing manner to consistent drive optimal outcomes.
The Constructor
JUNE 16, 2020
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a process that breaks down and identifies the dangers of a particular job operation or task by integrating health and.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 17, 2020
In just a few short steps, you can be on your way to being a data-driven contractor with Viewpoint Analytics.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 16, 2020
6 Tips for Staffing Regardless of Market Conditions. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 06/16/2020 - 14:01. Although many construction projects have been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, plenty of projects continue and their staffing needs remain crucial. Some ongoing construction projects—such as those funded by the government—come with built-in restrictions that make them even more challenging to fulfill.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 18, 2020
Facilities knowledge management. in combination with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only proven pathway to improved financial, environmental, and functional performance outcomes. Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. The process does, however, requires owner leadership, commitment, and competency.
The Constructor
JUNE 15, 2020
As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for.
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
While some aspects of construction are inching toward normal, others seem to be impacted by an unknown future, according to data collected by the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 15, 2020
Social Distancing on the Jobsite. Kathy Wells. Mon, 06/15/2020 - 13:52. The jobsite we once knew—pre-COVID-19—was packed with meetings and personal interactions that we hardly considered risky until now. Today, we live in a world where the health and safety of our employees is not only a priority, but it’s also a major factor contributing directly to the well-being of those in our communities, cities, states and beyond.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 15, 2020
JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes. For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations.
The Constructor
JUNE 15, 2020
Hardwood flooring is one of the best choices to bring distinctive air into the interior space, but it changes its behavior with the natural weather.
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
The prefabricated modules from two of the largest U.S. construction firms enable fast and easy health screening of individuals entering high-traffic buildings and public spaces.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 17, 2020
Weathering the COVID-19 Storm. Kathy Wells. Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:31. The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on every aspect of daily life. World leaders and citizens alike are reacting to the rapidly changing situation as society enters a new reality for which there is no playbook. Business owners and executive teams from every industry are being tested.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 15, 2020
Best value FM will remain an elusive goal for public sector real property owners until a transformation of basic management practices takes place. The path to best value facilities requires competency in both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership asset management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Both require higher levels of leadership, commitment, and competency that previously available.
The Constructor
JUNE 13, 2020
Where do people in the Non-Destructive Testing industry work? Infrastructure construction and maintenance Defense and Military Aircraft and Aerospace.
Construction Dive
JUNE 16, 2020
David Porter spoke with Construction Dive about how good pay, retirement benefits and structure can help entice task-oriented former service members.
Digger Blog
JUNE 18, 2020
Bobcat has unveiled its Stage V upgrades for telehandlers and M-Series compact tracked loaders, along with walkaround videos for a closer look.
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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!
BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
A few years ago, in his book “Parking and the City,” Donald Shoup, distinguished research professor of urban planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, estimated that there were eight parking spaces for every vehicle that was on the road in the U.S. Other research also shows that one in three Americans doesn’t have a park within a 10-minute walk from his or her home.
The Constructor
JUNE 14, 2020
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) was introduced to bring in transparency, accountability, and financial control into the highly.
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2020
Reduced demand, low natural gas prices and the coronavirus have kept the energy company from securing the equity partnerships that will allow for construction financing.
Business Facilities
JUNE 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced industry leaders to rethink their supply chain and logistics strategies. The crisis may accelerate a trend toward localization, with industries choosing to go local for local. - Read: Logistics Industry Focus: Rethinking The Global Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JUNE 18, 2020
The June 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) jumped to 45.8, up from May’s index of 25.8. The index, from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, is a qualitative assessment of prevailing business conditions and expectations, it says.
The Constructor
JUNE 13, 2020
The construction industry has generally tended to resist digital transformation that other industrial and business sectors have witnessed in recent.
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2020
Construction firms and industry groups are taking a stand against racial injustice and vowing to do more to increase diversity on U.S. jobsites.
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