Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Every construction business owner gets to a point when a decision about new equipment must be made. There are many considerations, but one of the biggest is whether to lease or buy. Owners often wish for a cheat sheet to help them through the process.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is a great way to record any construction project. Recording a construction project used to be very time consuming and could be very expensive however, Brinno has changed all that. We would like to thank Brinno and Banksphotos for their informative articles on Time Lapse Camera Projects. The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is an effortless way to record an project indoors or outdoors.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'There are different foundation types and uses of these depends on the soil condition and loads from the structure. It is advisable to know.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The Federal Trade Commission made public that its staff sent letters to 15 businesses last month warning that their biodegradable claims related to “oxodegradable” plastic waste bags may be deceptive. Oxodegradable plastic is supposedly made with an additive intended to cause it to degrade in the presence of oxygen. Most waste bags are intended to be deposited in landfills, however, where not enough oxygen likely exists for oxodegradable bags to completely degrade in the time consum
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'For those who have not heard the term “augmented reality” (AR), you will soon. In the next few years, the application of augmented reality will impact every phase of our design and construction projects. The promise of AR presents the possibility of walking into a building, holding a smartphone or tablet up to a wall and being able to see all of the pipes and conduits in that wall.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
'Concrete formwork is a temporary supporting structure for concrete when it is placed at the construction site to keep the concrete in position and.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Construction employers added 12,000 jobs in October and the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent, the lowest rate for October since 2006, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'From any business perspective, no matter what the field, cash is king. It is the most important factor in determining whether your business will prosper. Having cash on hand is not only essential for day-to-day operations, but it also affects the ability to grow. If a small- to mid-size business’s costs outweigh profits, even for a brief period, it could be tremendously detrimental to the future of the business.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR. Your mind begins to race with thoughts of sorrow, anger, as you enter the pavilion to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in quiet reflection. One thought that shouldn’t be on your mind is comfort. read more.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Transparent concrete also called as translucent concrete or light transmitting concrete is achieved by replacing aggregates with transparent.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'Paris-based Vincent Callebaut Architecture has come up with a plan for a mixed-use complex located in Cairo that combines vegetation and structure to communicate Egypt''s inclination toward progressive architecture, designboom reports. The proposal''s main purpose is to raise awareness of sustainable architecture designed to combat global warming. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'From any business perspective, no matter what the field, cash is king. It is the most important factor in determining whether your business will prosper. Having cash on hand is not only essential for day-to-day operations, but it also affects the ability to grow. If a small- to mid-size business’s costs outweigh profits, even for a brief period, it could be tremendously detrimental to the future of the business.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Telematics is the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics as it applies to vehicles on the move. Most fleet management systems fall under the telematics umbrella, but so do mobile data systems, wireless safety and communication systems, intelligent vehicle control systems and much more. read more.
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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?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Unit Cost Method of Estimation starts with dividing a construction project into various components or elements for the purpose of cost estimation.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
'The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports that Houston-based developer Hines is planning a seven-story wood-framed office building in Minneapolis’ North Loop that will respect the neighborhood’s historic warehouse district look. Though some of the wood materials can be more expensive, Hines Director Bob Pfefferle told the Business Journal that a shorter construction timeline will help balance out the costs.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'This article is the third of a four-part series in which Walker Lee Evey will share how he helped turn the Pentagon Renovation Program into one of the nation’s most successful design and construction projects.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to show growth of 7.3 percent in 2014 to reach $35.7 billion, according to the American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor. The revised figures, compiled by IHS, formerly IHS Global Insight and recently released by ARA, are slightly below ARA’s previous July forecast of 7.6 percent revenue growth in 2014 to reach $35.8 billion.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
'Soil stabilization means the improvement of the stability of bearing power of the soil by the use of controlled compaction, proportioning under the.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'Shanghai''s newest landmark, Sky SOHO , debuted this week with a grand opening carnival celebration and light show attended by more than 10,000 spectators to witness the inauguration of the futuristic architecture. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Every construction business owner gets to a point when a decision about new equipment must be made. There are many considerations, but one of the biggest is whether to lease or buy. Owners often wish for a cheat sheet to help them through the process. Buy or Lease. Leasing heavy equipment is similar to leasing a car. Upfront payments to the lender are made in exchange for use of the equipment.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'Berkshire’s Hire Direct Plant & Tool has added 21 Volvo compact excavators to its fleet in recent months, partly for fleet renewal and partly for expansion. Hire Direct Plant & Tool has bought seven Volvo EC15C excavators and fourteen Volvo ECR25Ds from Rugby-based dealer SM Plant. Managing director Mark Evans decided to to invest in additional equipment after seeing a significant improvement in the demand for hire.
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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!
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Construction of concrete foundation is divided into number of work activities with specific objectives and completion time for each activity is.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Fast Company got an exclusive first glimpse of preliminary designs for George Lucas’ planned museum in Chicago. “It looks like a pyramid from the year 2020,” they wrote. Body Image: read more.
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
'How can my proposals compete against the big firms? That’s a question people always ask me. And I get it. I work for a small firm (under 50 people) that competes with firms who have tens of thousands of people. And we certainly win more than we lose to those guys. But here’s the thing. No client says: “Let’s choose XYZ Firm because they have __ thousand people and __ offices!
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business is booming in Oklahoma, and the state''s secretary of commerce explains how and why things are only going to get better. Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Larry Parman, Oklahoma Secretary Of Commerce appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors Data Centers Education Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post Magazine Magazine Highlights Oi
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
'Pile load capacity calculation is done to find the ultimate load the pile foundation can support when loaded. It is also known as the bearing.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'About seven years ago, The Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), the oldest art college in Portland, Ore., was evaluating its master plan with an eye towards expanding and upgrading its campus facilities to match its enrollment and endowment growth goals. A board member brought to the attention of the college a nearby 134,000-sf building that had once served as the city’s original post office (it opened in 1919), and for the past two decades had been used as office space for federal agencies
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
'Environmental, financial and logistical considerations when planning salt storage in both the on- and off-seasons.
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