Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

As the peak construction season begins to slow down, many companies will review what occurred in 2016 and begin to project for the remainder of the year. Unlike the fiscal year, an evaluation of your company’s risks and its approach to risk management does not end December 31. Contractors should regularly assess their own specific risks and determine whether they are fully utilizing the tools available to mitigate those risks.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2016

There are various techniques available for repair and rehabilitation of concrete structure for failure and defects in concrete. These techniques and.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 26, 2016

. New OSHA drug testing guidance further tightens restrictions on employers’ ability to test workers who report injuries, making it more difficult for companies to maintain a drug-free workplace. The guidance is contained in a larger document that also addresses what requirements employers can have for prompt employee reporting of injuries, and clarifies rules about safety incentive programs.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 27, 2016

By Laurel Cripe A company which is implementing Vista has many resources for learning: the Viewpoint Learning Center, aka “ClearView”, 4988 articles for Vista in the Knowledge Base at last count, the online Help System (F1 or Form Help from Vista), and of course, their Vista consultant. If the help that is needed is a basic list of steps for a process, sometimes the Knowledge Base articles or the videos in ClearView can be overkill, and searching for the right resource time-consuming.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Like the sage investment advice, “Buy low, sell high,” articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have a greater return on investment when a low total cost of ownership is paired with high use. While an ADT’s longevity is impacted by a wide variety of variables, you can control much of the outcome by selecting the right machine for the job, tending to maintenance and following the right operation, according to Brian Bereika, a Doosan ADT product specialist.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A core ingredient in creating a safe workplace is a written safety and health program that defines potential hazards and ways to address them, along with goals and objectives, and provisions for training, accountability, etc. The question for many small- and medium-sized businesses is how to go about creating or improving a plan. Employers can go it alone, of course, but many find it beneficial to engage an expert safety and health consultant.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 28, 2016

OpenJOC required owner consideration of the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical components of a Job Order Contract. While JOC Programs are capable of providing major benefits versus traditional construction delivery methods, they do so only if implemented properly and managed properly. LEAN best management practices are important, and some of these specific to JOC are listed below for your consideration.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

After an exasperating few years, many experts are predicting a robust, healthy commercial building environment for 2016 and beyond. Fueled by the growing integration of sustainable and energy-efficient features, which are now viewed more as essentials than commodities, as well as contractors’ continuing reliance on technologies, predictions for the coming year alone range from extremely hopeful to booming.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Why Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance Required? Concrete is one of the most versatile man made construction.

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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.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 25, 2016

6 Tips to Improve Supervisors’ Safety Performance. Need a safety professional to staff your project? We can help. Join Our Mailing List. 6 Tips to Improve Supervisors’ Safety Performance. By Flavius Brown. A key ingredient in creating a strong safety culture is having supervisors who are committed to their company’s safety program. Employees take their cues from their supervisors.

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are going through a code of ethics violation complaint investigation in our office. One of our estimators told us that another estimators discussed a bid with a competitor at a local association meeting. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint. We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2016

With all the legislative and economic uncertainties influencing the industry right now, it is no surprise that construction business owners are looking for methods to keep their companies productive and lucrative. Versatility and job diversification have become the main goals of many contractors looking to keep their businesses profitable. Many continue to evaluate their current strategies to develop new ways to grow while saving money.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Structural failures in concrete structures often imply large and unwanted deformations, severe honeycombing and cracking with spalling, relative.

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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?

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs.

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are going through a code of ethics violation complaint investigation in our office. One of our estimators told us that another estimators discussed a bid with a competitor at a local association meeting. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint. We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

One of the most common mistakes made when selecting an off-highway haul truck is assuming that rigid and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are alike. Although they both have massive hauling capabilities, each truck type has specific features that are valuable in certain applications. Since an ADT’s simple, effective design can be very different from other pieces of hauling equipment, it is important that the trucks are compatible with specific tasks.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns without use beams. Types of flat slabs, its design and advantages.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2016

. . Two men working on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge were injured last Thursday when a passing car knocked them off the upper bridge deck. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is a 12 lane, doubledecker suspension bridge that carries I-278 traffic 228 feet above the Upper New York Bay from Staten Island to Brooklyn, New York.

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, We are going through a code of ethics violation complaint investigation in our office. One of our estimators told us that another estimators discussed a bid with a competitor at a local association meeting. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint. We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Every construction business owner’s goal is to win more work at higher margins against fewer competitors. But contractors are generally too busy working and building projects, and, therefore, leave their sales activity as second priority. After they solve all of the daily issues, field challenges and job problems, they hope to find some time to focus on winning some work.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Chains are the measuring instrument used in surveying formed by the 100 links of 4mm galvanized mild steel wire. These links are joined by 3 circular.

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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!

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BD+C

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Nothing says “we care about you” more than an employer providing meaningful amenities within the workplace environment. It is no longer enough to attract and retain the best and brightest , C-suite occupiers realize that in order to excel in today’s global economy they must provide a work environment that motivates and inspires the most highly sought after employees.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Glen Barton, former Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), died today in Peoria, Illinois, at age 77. Barton retired in 2004 after nearly 43 years of Caterpillar service, spending the last five as Chairman and CEO.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Part of an effective risk management program involves monitoring the industry and economic trends that could affect your business. Cal Beyer is the director of risk management at Lakeside Industries in Issaquah, Washington. Beyer has over 27 years of professional experience in safety, insurance and risk management serving the construction industry.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Electromagnetic distance measuring instrument is a surveying instrument for measuring distance between two points through electromagnetic.

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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!

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Developer Lumiere Developments has recently announced The Beacon, a 17-story residential tower that will be located in Hemel Hempstead, 25 minutes from London Euston. According to Lumiere Developments, The Beacon will become the most sustainable residential tower in the world upon completion, saving residents up to £11,000 a year in living expenses.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2016

. . Morbark announced today the appointment of David Herr as CEO. In addition to being an active member of the current Morbark Board, he brings extensive knowledge from experience with both products and services companies. He replaces Dan Ruskin, who resigned due to health issues. “The Board is thankful for Dan’s leadership over the past six months as the Company has transitioned to the next phase in its development,” said Ray Whiteman, Chairman of the Board.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

With Section 179 in effect for the remainder of 2016 and onward, there has never been a better time to invest in new construction and office equipment for your organization. With recent improvements approved by Congress, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code now allows organizations to completely deduct the purchase cost of equipment, up to a specific amount, the first year it is put into service.

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