Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2016
Proper tire care contributes enormously to the overall safety of a construction fleet, and managers should pay attention to what does (and what doesn’t) constitute good tire safety practices within their fleet. By eliminating possible tire-safety concerns at the onset, owners can keep their jobsites productive and profitable and eliminate unnecessary risks to both operators and equipment.
The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2016
Introduction to Kennedy’s Silt Theory Any canal has to draw the fair share of silt when it is off taking from another canal. The silt either may be.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 15, 2016
Your whitepaper—5 Talent Management Trends to Expect in 2016—is on it's way! You should receive your download shortly in your emailbox. If you do not see your download in the next few minutes, please contact Dexter + Chaney.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 13, 2016
The U.S. Green Building Council has just announced that all new projects registering for LEED 2009 beginning on April 8, 2016 will need to satisfy increased minimum energy performance thresholds. USGBC reported the results of the balloting with 78.6 percent of the consensus body voting in favor of this change to the 7 year old rating system. By the Foundations of LEED rules, a minimum of two thirds approval was needed for any balloted measure.
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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
MARCH 14, 2016
Like children with a shiny new toy, adults introduced to social media jumped in and started playing: posting personal photos to Facebook, accepting friendship requests from long-lost high school pals and checking into every location. Suddenly, users got an inside look into the lives of people they hadn't connected with in years. But unlike a new toy, social media didn't come with any real instructions.
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Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2016
Caterpillar's 8-K filing today reports a 21 percent drop in worldwide total machine retail sales for the rolling three-month period ending in February, following a 15 percent decline for the three months ending in January. CAT says retail sales to resource industries worldwide plummeted 42 percent during the three-month rolling period of December 2015, January 2016 and February 2016, compared to a 35 percent drop in the prior three months.
Construction Dive
MARCH 17, 2016
With the number of FAA 333 Exemptions for commercial use of drones about to hit 4,000, the FAA has released a list of more than 1,100 pre-approved drone makes and models, an apparent first step in easing the ability to get an exemption. This will relieve the petitioner of the need to submit supporting documentation on the capability and features of the specific drone if it is already on the list.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 18, 2016
UL’s Integrated Health & Safety Institute (IHSI) recently announced a new standard to address how closely aligning health and safety strategies can yield measurable benefits. . The Standard for Integrating Health and Safety in the Workplace, UL 904Z, was developed in collaboration with key industry stakeholders and received unanimous approval for publishing.
The Korte Company
MARCH 18, 2016
During the 19th Annual Spotlight Awards, The Korte Company was named General Contracting Firm of the Year by the NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter. The Spotlight Awards honors distinguished companies in the local development community who positively impact the industry and increase awareness through their outstanding achievements.
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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.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 14, 2016
Just this weekend, after breaking up a Minecraft dispute among four my young children, I sent them back to the world of digital building. Within minutes, they were fighting again. Makes you wonder about whether whether you have really settled the dispute after you have settled the dispute? The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently addressed this issue in McNeese v.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 13, 2016
Deere & Company informed approximately 125 employees at two factories in Iowa that they will be placed on indefinite layoff. The workforce adjustment affects approximately 75 employees at Deere's construction and forestry division factory in Dubuque and approximately 50 employees at the agriculture and turf division factory in Ankeny. The layoff at the Ankeny location, which is part of the agriculture and turf division, is effective April 15.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2016
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is not new to the construction industry. In fact, the first heavy construction equipment with DEF was introduced almost 5 years ago. On-road trucks with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) have been in use for quite some time. However, a new aspect to consider is the quantity of DEF currently in demand and the influx of equipment hitting the market that requires DEF.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 17, 2016
"Landscapes, Lawns & Lies" confronts the many preconceptions, deceptions and misconceptions consumers face in selecting a landscape or lawn care professional.
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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?
Revit OpEd
MARCH 15, 2016
New updates are available for both Revit 2015 and 2016 now. The latest for 2015 is Update Release 13 and we're up to Update Release 3 for 2016. Hopefully the Autodesk Application Manager let you know already, it did for me this time. Visit your Autodesk Account page to download them if not. These are the three related release note files that The Revit Clinic shared the other day.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2016
What's it like to work on the world’s second tallest skyscraper? The Shanghai Tower is under construction and will soon open for business. The 2,073.5 foot tall tower is located in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial zone and has a lightning fast elevator that can reach a speed of 60 feet per second - that's 6 stories a second. The elevator reaches the sightseeing platform on the 119th floor in just 55 seconds.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2016
You are probably already using the internet to make your life easier. But if you are a contractor on the jobsite, one of the most complicated, tedious, time-consuming tasks in construction is still just as unpleasant: research and procurement. For improving efficiency while decreasing cost, the Internet is a powerful tool, but most contractors are in the dark on how to use it to better find the products they need faster and at a cheaper price.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 16, 2016
By Lauren Edvalson. Plus, tips on how to win at reputation marketing. Let’s face it, it’s not really a love-hate relationship, more like a hate-hate relationship contractors have with Yelp. read more.
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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.
SAB Magazine
MARCH 16, 2016
Too often we equate energy efficiency with sustainability, overlooking considerations of form and design. I was interested to explore howa structure designed to meet the rigorous standards of Passive House [PH] modelling differs from any other.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 13, 2016
Five years ago in 2011, construction unemployment rates were almost 22 percent and stayed in the double digits for the rest of that year. This year, February's unemployment rate of 8.7 percent has dropped from last year's 10.6 percent and if the trend continues, rates should continue to fall as building season ramps up to full speed in the second quarter.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2016
Proper tire care contributes enormously to the overall safety of a construction fleet, and managers should pay attention to what does (and what doesn’t) constitute good tire safety practices within their fleet. By eliminating possible tire-safety concerns at the onset, owners can keep their jobsites productive and profitable and eliminate unnecessary risks to both operators and equipment.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 14, 2016
International Code Council (ICC) is hosting and participating in several events surrounding 2016 World Water Day on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and efficiency. read more.
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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!
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 18, 2016
Have you been in business as a construction contractor or specialty contractor for a while and now you are wondering what your construction company is worth?This question comes up early and often and perhaps you would like a bit of inside information that we share with our Outsourced Strategic Contractor Accounting Services Clients.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 14, 2016
China's new five-year blueprint will create business opportunities and long-term growth for the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar, a senior company official said. China's goal is to double the size of its economy and per capita income by 2020.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 13, 2016
Last December, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law a much-publicized, more than $600 billion tax bill that will have major implications for the construction industry in 2016 and beyond. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act extended a number of crucial tax incentives, many of which are designed specifically for the benefit of United States businesses.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 18, 2016
In the wake of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, Milwaukee is taking dramatic steps to ensure the safety of its municipal water supply. Will other cities across the Midwest begin to follow suit? read more.
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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!
SAB Magazine
MARCH 16, 2016
It has been a little over one hundred years since the Wright brothers took to the air, and our almost-miraculous ability to travel by plane has made flight an integral part of the world economy.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2016
Three workers have been killed while working on projects managed by Lunda Construction Company since 2012. The latest involved an 18-year old carpenter's apprentice who died September 21, 2015 after being struck by a forklift on a resurfacing project at the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge in Duluth, Minnesota. The worker had been on the job only three months.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2016
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is not new to the construction industry. In fact, the first heavy construction equipment with DEF was introduced almost 5 years ago. On-road trucks with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) have been in use for quite some time. However, a new aspect to consider is the quantity of DEF currently in demand and the influx of equipment hitting the market that requires DEF.
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