Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2017

The decision to purchase, lease or rent equipment is a challenge that businesses of all sizes must face, and there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration to make the best choice for your business. Business owners need to look at those factors, such as cash flow, taxes and estimated utilization rates, as well as associated costs like transportation, maintenance, depreciation and resale values.

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Cash Flow Leases Transportation Equipment 222

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

When construction companies experience growth, there is a need to streamline business processes, boost efficiency, and make the most of their administrative time. Though the construction industry has significantly ramped up its adoption of new technologies in recent years, there are still some growing pains and learning curves when it comes to pulling the trigger on software.

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Software Software Industrial Construction 198

The Constructor

APRIL 4, 2017

Masonry resistance against water penetration depends on materials used, types of wall, and quality of workmanship. Methods to improve water.

Materials 230

Materials Construction 230

Lets Build

APRIL 4, 2017

Who are the influencers in the Construction Industry? At GenieBelt we have created a list of the biggest influencers in construction, but what is an influencer? According to Forbes , it’s someone who has a large base of followers and who is able to impact these. In the construction industry, we are seeing influencers from both companies and individual people.

Construction 168

Construction Remodeling News Industrial 168

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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

APRIL 5, 2017

The construction industry has unjustly gained a reputation for not embracing digital media. However, a survey by the Construction Marketing Association revealed that 97 percent of construction professionals are active on social media, with 7 percent year-over-year growth in social media marketing. Clearly, the industry has adopted social media. The question is has it adapted to it?

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Industrial Construction 218

The Constructor

APRIL 6, 2017

Support in a structure is a member which helps others member to resist loads. Different types of supports, their reactions and applications in.

Structural Engineering 223

Structural Engineering Engineering 223

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2017

Taking part in an international conference always offers a lot both in terms of experience and networking. Especially when we are talking about MIPIM , which is considered to be one of the world’s leading property markets. Dominic Rebello and Arron Adam traveled to Cannes in order to represent GenieBelt in MIPIM 2017 (14-17 March). They were kind enough to have a quick talk with us, share their thoughts around the event and some quick tips on how to take the most out of networking during such

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Organization Conference Management US 160

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2017

Have you ever had an employee with a bad attitude who constantly complained about your company and its managers? Have you been part of a crew with a person who didn’t work as hard as the rest of the team? Have you worked for a company in which one old-timer is not required to follow the rules or learn new systems and technology?

Management 211

Management 211

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. It has increased sales and efficiencies, all the while decreasing costs and keeping teams better connected. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Clear communication and transparent project management between contractors, teams, and management make for a smooth workflow and better bottom lines for all involved.

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Software Software Construction Project Management 130

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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.

Industrial

The Constructor

APRIL 6, 2017

There are various types of flooring materials used in building construction and their selection depends on applications, aesthetics and choice of.

Materials 214

Materials Construction 214

Construction Marketing

APRIL 3, 2017

Whether you’re nearing the end of your college career or just thinking ahead, it’s important to decide what exactly you want to do post-grad, and how to go about obtaining your chosen job. Luckily for those interested in construction marketing, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) offers a number of resources. We have the CMA career center to help you connect with employers and find jobs.

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Certification Employment Construction Resource 124

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2017

Have you ever had an employee with a bad attitude who constantly complained about your company and its managers? Have you been part of a crew with a person who didn’t work as hard as the rest of the team? Have you worked for a company in which one old-timer is not required to follow the rules or learn new systems and technology?

Management 195

Management 195

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. 2017, Cholakis, P. ( Four BT ) Moscardi, L. ( Lemsys ). Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

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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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The Constructor

APRIL 5, 2017

Ground freezing is a soil stabilization technique carried out by continuously refrigerating the soil. Methods, applications and advantages of ground.

Engineering 203

Engineering 203

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Industrial 130

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2017

Perfection is the absence of flaws and defects. Perfection has no gaps. Perfection needs no renovation. But perfection also lacks stability because it assumes that someone or something was always free of errors. It fails to recount the point at which that someone or something became perfect. And if it became perfect, was it really ever perfect at all?

Renovating 184

Renovating Industrial Construction 184

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Request The Definitive Guide to Order Contracting to learn: How to create a solid Job Order Contracting Program to meet your goals. What stakeholders to involve across the organization. How to identify, prioritize, and profile JOC Projects/Task Orders. What information you need to support a JOC strategy. What internal and external teams to leverage and how to coordinate them.

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Contract Organization 100

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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.

Contractors

The Constructor

APRIL 1, 2017

Visual inspection is the most widely used method for inspection of underwater reinforced concrete structures. This technique is economical, and it.

Visualization 202

Visualization Inspections Concrete Engineering 202

Construction Equipment

APRIL 1, 2017

It's official - Caterpillar said Friday it is closing the Aurora, Illinois wheel loader plant, putting 800 hourly workers out of a job. It has been obvious for several months that Caterpillar was looking to pull production out of the Aurora location. The outside maintenance of the facility has been neglected, rumored to be because the company did not want to spend money on upkeep on a soon-to-be-closed plant.

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Illinois Arkansas Products 87

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2017

Perfection is the absence of flaws and defects. Perfection has no gaps. Perfection needs no renovation. But perfection also lacks stability because it assumes that someone or something was always free of errors. It fails to recount the point at which that someone or something became perfect. And if it became perfect, was it really ever perfect at all?

Renovating 120

Renovating Industrial Construction 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

JOC Consultants. Hiring JOC Consultants to basically outsource Job Order Contract Program management and providing payment to the JOC Consultant as a percentage of total construction volume is JUST PLAIN WRONG. Here are the reasons why… Higher potential for conflict of interest and fraud. The JOC consultant is being paid based upon construction volume, thus the more money spent, the more money the JOC contractor makes.

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Consulting Compensation Procurement Contract 100

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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!

Contractors

The Constructor

APRIL 4, 2017

Prestressed concrete structures undergo damages and deterioration. Causes of existing prestressed concrete structure damages and their maintenance is.

Concrete 189

Concrete Engineering 189

Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 3, 2017

Can you make small adjustments to your CRM that result in big wins? Recently, I had the pleasure of putting together an educational session called, “Peek Into Our CRMs.” In this session, two SMPS members ( Sharyn and Janine ) joined me to share exactly how we use our CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems. It was three different people, who have implemented three different CRMs in three radically different ways.

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Education Management US 82

BD+C

APRIL 4, 2017

Today, April 4, the design proposal for Amazon’s newest building is scheduled to be presented at a Downtown Design Review meeting. The 17-story, 405,000-sf building, which is being designed by Graphite Design Group, will sit at the site of a former hotel at 2205 Seventh Avenue in Seattle.

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Seattle Office Schedule Site 80

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2017

4BT-CE OpenJOC TM Building in Cloud. The Best Value Cloud-based Job Order Contracting Solution. Are you paying excessive fees? Are you using “average national price data” and location factors? 4BT-CE Building in Cloud JOC software, 4BT Unit Price Book, our 4BT Staff support provide the products and capabilities to deploy and execute a best management practice Job Order Contracting Program.

Estimating 100

Estimating Documentation Contract BIM 100

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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

The Constructor

APRIL 7, 2017

There are various surveying instruments for measurement of angles and elevations. Types, properties, uses details of these surveying equipment is.

Equipment 189

Equipment 189

Construction Equipment

APRIL 6, 2017

Komatsu America Corp., a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., has completed its acquistion of Joy Global and announced Wednesday the Milwaukee-based company will now be known as Komatsu Mining Corporation. Komatsu Mining Corp. will operate as a subsidiary of Komatsu and will retain the former Joy Global headquarters in Milwaukee. Komatsu Mining will continue to promote and invest in the P&H, Joy and Montabert product brands.

Milwaukee 72

Milwaukee America Products 72

BD+C

APRIL 4, 2017

Not long after the world’s fourth tallest tower in the world became official, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea has officially opened to become the world’s fifth tallest tower. . The tower, which comprises office space, residential units, and a seven-star hotel, rises 123 stories to a height of 1,819 feet. In addition to being the fifth tallest building in the world, Lotte World Tower also boasts a few other significant titles related to its height.

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Residential Office 76