Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The United States construction industry has rebounded in many parts of the country. According to the ADP Research Institute, more than 200,000 construction jobs were created in 2014. Although the construction industry has improved since the recession, some construction business owners are having difficulty recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified heavy equipment operators.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 13, 2015
With an Order Of Judgment, in favor of Permapost Products Company against Weyerhaeuser Company filed on November 17, 2015, resolving the final third party claims, the more than 15 year old disputes and differences over the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, are over. There is much to learn from this case involving the first ever LEED Platinum building.
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Cassell Construction Estimating
DECEMBER 16, 2015
I was in Tennessee last week, and stopped by one of Tennessee’s largest builders to provide some training and suggestions to increase their estimating productivity. One of their senior estimators was new to the company’s Sage Timberline Estimating system, and was struggling to find the best way to make adjustments to their highly-detailed bids.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Lincoln Electric compiled a list of potential welding hazards and how to avoid them, based on OSHA safety guidelines. . 1. Electric shock. Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder. Electric shock occurs when welders touch two metal objects that have a voltage between them, thereby inserting themselves into the electrical circuit.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The United States construction industry has rebounded in many parts of the country. According to the ADP Research Institute, more than 200,000 construction jobs were created in 2014. Although the construction industry has improved since the recession, some construction business owners are having difficulty recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified heavy equipment operators.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Here’s the Upwork post on social media marketing. It offers some simple and straightforward advice. A few days ago, Jack Sillis from Upwork.com ‘s marketing department approached me with a proposition. Would I be willing to write about social media best practices and perhaps share Upwork’s own insights into the topic ? In turn, I might receive citations and additional publicity for this blog.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) awarded a competitively solicited contract to Caterpillar. As part of the process, responses from equipment companies were evaluated against multiple criteria to help governmental agencies determine the best value when making purchase decisions. Caterpillar’s response–which included considerations such as pricing, customer service, warranties and others – was scored the highest among all nine equipment manufacturers who submitted responses.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 13, 2015
One particular statistic keeps many construction business owners and executives up at night: a typical case of fraud within the construction industry has a median loss of $245,000. This is based on the 2014 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) on occupational or internal fraud.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Contractor Champions At Fast Easy Accounting. Contractor Champions at Fast Easy Accounting are like concierges at a five star hotel. You get all the services at a fraction of the cost.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 13, 2015
Image from Wikipedia. Some years ago, in addressing how a successful contractor has managed to maintain a profitable business despite needing to compete in “low bid wins the job” open competitions, the contractor opened up to me with an observation: He wins the jobs because they are rigged in advance. The local hospital authority, knowing and liking the contractor, builds deliberate ambiguities and change order opportunities into the contract; so the contractor confidently bids low,
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 17, 2015
With the passage of a five-year federal transportation bill, cement manufacturers will see a rise in consumption according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act will provide more than $305 billion to maintain and improve the nation’s roads and bridges. Cement consumptions largest impact will focus on authorizations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 13, 2015
One particular statistic keeps many construction business owners and executives up at night: a typical case of fraud within the construction industry has a median loss of $245,000. This is based on the 2014 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) on occupational or internal fraud.
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 13, 2015
It is easy to close the Project Browser and Properties Palette, just click the little X in the top right corner of each window. It is a little less obvious how to restore them. The formal Front Door is via the View ribbon tab > Windows panel > User Interface. A bit less obvious is the access to Browsers via the right-click context menu, for the Project Browser at least.
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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 Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 18, 2015
The Customer Think website offers some useful resources on truly improving your client experience. I’ve frequently ranted that any contractor who asserts in marketing materials: “We deliver excellent customer service” receives an instant Marketing “F” I mean, what business do we have to make that claim — the only people with the right (marketing-wise) would be your customers — expressed through testimonials, word-of-mouth and referrals.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Congress has passed a spending bill that includes a permanent reinstatement of Section 179 bonus depreciation. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation, labeled the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH), which also increased the expensing level to $500,000. The allowance had been $25,000. The bonus depreciation is immediate, which means 2015 purchases can be included.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Collectively bargained workers' compensation gives building trade unions and union contractors the ability to create their own workers' comp system, tailored to their specific needs. You may have also heard of collectively bargained workers' compensation referred to as "carve outs" in the traditional workers' compensation system. This type of workers' compensation is currently legally permissible in the following states: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Kentucky, New York, Hawaii and M
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The National Association of Landscape Professionals plans to release a program in 2016 that recognizes great companies across the U.S. and Canada.
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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 Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Services and software support the testing process. (Note, I haven’t tested Qualtric’s testing software but it may be helpful to evaluate.). Many years ago (in Internet time), the early adaptors to Google’s keyword-based search advertising discovered how shockingly effective (and inexpensive) it was. Some advertisers reported their return was an order of magnitude or even twice that conventional print and the early Internet banner advertising.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Five hundred construction workers were turned away from the construction site of the natural gas-powered Carty Generating Station in Oregon, reports the East Oregonian. The project, which could cost as much as $514 million, was being built by Abeinsa, an affiliate of Spanish contractor Abengoa, which is nearing bankruptcy. "We are certainly still committed to the Carty project and will be working to get people back on the job site as soon as possible," said Steve Corson, spokesman for Portland G
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 15, 2015
A key attribute of every good leader is having a solid plan for his/her exit. Industry experts suggest having an exit plan in place at least three years before your exit. However, Jay Rammes, CPA and tax director at Barnes Dennig (barnesdennig.com), said three years is the accelerated track. "Successful exits have usually been in process for five to 10 years," Rammes said.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2015
While the public awaits the FAA’s proposed new rules easing restrictions on using drones, the number of construction companies applying for and receiving FAA’s “333” exemptions under the current regulations continues to rise. The fact that this exemption requires the operator to have a pilot’s license demonstrates that the value from using drones is worth the trouble and cost.
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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 Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Niche construction and inheritance — the beavers at work. Late last night, after a sometimes emotional conversation with one of my siblings, I realized how many variables interface in our lives and how personal and family decisions and circumstances influence and affect our business relationships. The issue at hand: A once-in-a-lifetime, major but non-recurring event with varying impact on a significantly large cast of characters, where there are legal rules and processes to set out the gu
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Navistar reported a net loss of $50 million in its fourth quarter earnings report. For the full year, the company reported a net loss of $184 million, compared to a net loss of $610 million last year. Earlier in the quarter, the company announced a long-term agreement with GM to build medium-duty trucks at Navistar’s Springfield facility. Those trucks are scheduled to go into production in 2018.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 17, 2015
If you have worked on public projects before, or have been researching how to work on one, you may have heard the phrase “construction bond line” or “construction bond limit” being thrown around. This is something you should be well aware of, as you can get into real trouble if you're not.
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 12, 2015
Whine Mode On This is a minor thing but there are times I really wish that the Transfer Project Standards list was sorted by Discipline instead of alphabetically. When I want to transfer just electrical settings to another file it is tedious to have to be careful to parse the whole list for related items that start with C, E, D, V and W. Whine Mode Off.
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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 Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The staff at WPL Publishing Co. takes this opportunity to say Thank You to our valued members and readers and to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness and prosperity. Please note there will be no publication next week.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 15, 2015
. . Nissan North America announced today that a new 5.6-liter gasoline V-8 will be used in the revised 2016 regular Titan and available in Titan XD full-size pickup trucks. The gasoline option for the XD joins the Cummins ISV5.0 Turbo Diesel V-8 that’s already been released.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 15, 2015
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