Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

As the busy season approaches, it is important that you and your operators maintain a productive fleet of tracked heavy equipment, particularly crawler excavators, to ensure you stay on schedule. The most effective way to do this is by training your equipment operators on the proper operation and maintenance of the excavator undercarriage and its components as outlined in the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manual.

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The Constructor

MAY 5, 2017

Screed in concrete construction is a flat board used to smoothen the concrete after it has been placed over a surface. Properties and composition of.

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Lets Build

MAY 4, 2017

We recently researched which companies are the biggest in construction. That lead to a list of the biggest construction companies in Europe , and a map to go with it. But one can’t talk about construction and big companies without talking about the US as well. Therefore we made a list of the biggest construction companies in the US in each state, and assembled them into a massive spreadsheet.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. We’ve compiled four first steps to guide you through the basics of what to do next. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Whether your focus is on connecting construction teams from field to office, managing equipment, or to simplify workflows and bids, here are a few items to

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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

MAY 5, 2017

He does the bare minimum. It’s extremely difficult to have him on your team. The guy is a real energy drain. Sound familiar? At any given moment, there are legions of employees busy “working,” but not doing the work their managers expect them to do, or doing their work in ways that hurt morale and productivity. Perhaps a few of those frustrating employees have a professional death wish, but most don’t.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 2, 2017

To date, 2017 Construction Labor Cost Data shows a increase of 2.5%-2.7% (over 12 months period), indicating a strong overall industry and consistent with forecasts of an approximate 3% increase for the year. Some trades are anticipated to rise as much as 4%. (BLS). Real gross Private investment in nonresidential structures increased 22% , while government gross investment in structures was down 15% (Bureau of Economic Analysis, BEA).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2017

We are pleased to announce that product alerts and information and can now be viewed directly from Jobpac Connect. New posts will be clearly visible on the logon and landing pages. Simply click on the link to view the entire post.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Demand for compact excavators has grown tremendously over the 30 years since some of the first models made their debut in North America. In fact, according to data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the compact excavator market has grown by 218 percent within the past 6 years. Because of this upward trajectory, many contractors realize that renting compact excavators can provide a versatile solution and a viable alternative to larger tractor loader backhoes on a variety of jo

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Construction Marketing

MAY 2, 2017

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces a national webcast—Marketing and Sales Teamwork Maximized—with a focus on the construction-related industries. The webcast will be Thursday May 18, 2017 at 1 pm CST. Panelist Sandor Kiss, VP Growth, Renoworks Visualization Software will share examples of sales and marketing teamwork for a recent program.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MAY 2, 2017

Outsourcing Job Order Contracts is contrary to the fundamental concepts this LEAN construction delivery method and at best should be considered only as a temporary solution. Job order contracting is a collaborative construction delivery method capable of consistently executing 90%+ of renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to the benefit of all stakeholders… if designed, implemented and managed properly.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Often, the best sources of advice come not from industry analysts and consultants, but from the contractors and supervisors on the jobsite every day. In January, Western Specialty Contractors, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, earned the company’s lowest OSHA safety rating in its 100-year history. After hard work and increased attention to safety practices on the company’s various jobsites, it finished 2016 with a rating of 1.95, improving on its previous best rating of 2.73 in 2014.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 3, 2017

The Home Builder’s Association of Illinois (HBAI) held a press conference Tuesday regarding a new tax proposal being discussed as a way to dig Illinois out of its self-dug budget hole. The proposed 6.25 percent tax on home repair services (but not materials) would "slow down homeowners' spending on repairing their homes," said Bill Ward, executive vice president and director of governmental affairs at the Home Builders Association of Illinois.

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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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BD+C

MAY 2, 2017

Spotting a Starbucks isn’t exactly rare or something to get excited about. Seeing the Starbucks Siren on a sign by the side of the road is about as common as seeing the McDonald’s Golden Arches or a trailer for another Fast and Furious movie. With the sheer ubiquity of Starbucks locations across the country, news that another is opening in Chicago along the Magnificent Mile may not sound too exciting.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2017

We are pleased to announce that product alerts and information and can now be viewed directly from Jobpac Connect.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Ask any business owner, executive or manager about his/her company’s most powerful asset. The answer will likely be: “Our people.” Although construction has a unique set of challenges in the face of the rapidly changing technological aspect of our society, communication and collaboration make a big difference when it comes to bridging generational gaps.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 4, 2017

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has updated its classification for welding fumes and UV radiation from welding to Group 1 carcinogens, the agency’s designation for agents that carry sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. A previous IARC assessment done in 1989 classified welding fumes and UV exposure in Group B as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.

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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

BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

Clemson University has been in the spotlight for the past few months thanks to its thrilling BCS National Championship win. But that doesn’t mean other departments within the university aren’t pulling their weight, too.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 4, 2017

ProContractor Mobile, the mobile extension to ProContractor, contains multiple optional enhancements.

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Mobility 130

Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

“Vetting” is a word we hear often. This term can be instructive as it applies to your business, such as when you are heading into a mandatory, pre-bid meeting. Basically, the client wants to know exactly who the people are who are bidding on a job. Conversely, if you aspire to be at the top of the bidders list in the request for proposal (RFP) screening, then your safety program should have neon around it.

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Business Facilities

MAY 1, 2017

The City of Canals offers industry the best of both worlds—an ideal business environment with vital resources and a competitive cost of living. Read Ready For Retail In Cape Coral on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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

BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

There are still hurdles to overcome, but prefabrication techniques are steadily becoming more viable and widespread, as Building Teams realize the potential for labor, schedule, and even cost savings. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2017

ProContractor Estimating is integrated takeoff and estimating software.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Significant advancements in environmental, health and safety (EHS) software are helping employers in the construction industry save time and money and work with greater efficiency by streamlining EHS management activities. By eliminating many of the manual tasks and processes associated with safety management, today’s EHS solutions offer greater control of operational risk.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 4, 2017

Green City, Ohio sits midway between Akron and Canton, has a population around 26,000, and has been named a Best Places by Sperlings website. The city also has Mayor Gerard Neugebauer who is taking on Big Energy by filing a lawsuit to stop Nexus Gas Transmission from burying 8 miles of pipeline in the middle-class community of Green.

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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

BD+C

MAY 3, 2017

Great design should celebrate a project’s connection to its place and provide an aesthetic that unifies the entire space. For Ascent Apartments, a luxury apartment complex in the epicenter of California’s Silicon Valley, the architecture firm responsible for the design was inspired by the site’s unique role in the history of the Information Age. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2017

ProContractor Accounting is an integrated accounting solution.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2017

The latest installment of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 7-11. The trade show, which showcases the latest innovations in construction equipment and technology solutions, hosted nearly 128,000 attendees, with 26,000 international attendees from 150 countries.

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