Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'Contractors are hearing a lot about ways to use new technological applications, from building information modeling (BIM) to employing tablets and iPads in the field. One misconception is that only multibillion-dollar corporations are prepared to take advantage of these processes and tools. In fact, smaller construction firms can be more nimble to take advantage of these opportunities faster if they are prepared.
Carol Hagen
JULY 31, 2013
'Bluebeam has many options toolbars and tabs that take up valuable real estate on your screen. When working on detailed drawing every inch counts so today it’s time you looked at the Interface button, located on the far right of the View Tab. It looks like this: Toggling on/off the panels, command bar, status bar and navigation bar frees up real estate on your screen.
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Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 31, 2013
'We got an email from a client who struggles (as we all do), with the 30-character field limit imposed by the strict specification mandated by the Army Corps of Engineers. USACE specifies that limit in order to comply with their SDEF import into QCS. Some fields in P6 can be limited by the P6 Administrator, but these are only actual Code ID limits, not their accompanying text descriptions.
Digger Blog
AUGUST 2, 2013
'In a fit of patriotism (possibly 13 months behind the arc of the London Olympics, or maybe on cue for the royal baby), our greying funsters have organised a parade down the Mall of 150 different vehicles that have been made in the UK. While your Jags, Astons, Rollers and Nobles lead the way, followed by black taxis and ice cream vans, the really meaty stuff brings up the rear.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'On any worksite, the most important element is the safety of the workers and nearby pedestrians. It is essential to make sure the product you choose to light your worksite is set up correctly to provide adequate light and not cause any hazards. It is also important to position and adjust the lights correctly to avoid blinding workers or creating a glare hazard for nearby motorists.
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Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 31, 2013
'We got an email from a client who struggles (as we all do), with the 30-character field limit imposed by the strict specification mandated by the Army Corps of Engineers. USACE specifies that limit in order to comply with their SDEF import into QCS. Some fields in P6 can be limited by the P6 Administrator, but these are only actual Code ID limits, not their accompanying text descriptions.
Digger Blog
JULY 30, 2013
'Barry – that’s him above on the on the right – set up Barry Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd eight years ago. His work is varied from proper construction stuff like excavation, drainage and general groundworks to sports pitches and golf course construction. About six months ago, he thought it time to go out and buy a new machine – “to reinvest in our business and give confidence to our clients that we are in it for the long haul” he says. “We went to all the
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'No two jobsites are alike. The crew size, scope of work and site environment differ on every job. But, no matter the construction project’s specifics, an emphasis on crew safety is a common thread. Even one minor incident can create long-term injuries and a huge financial burden.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2013
'Diagnosing, explaining water quality issues now a crucial part of customer service. SPRING, TEXAS — Milton Frank Plumbing has been serving the area north of Houston for more than 28 years. For the past seven, Patrick Duffy has been working for Milton Frank as a service technician and team leader. read more.
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Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 31, 2013
'Recovery for unreasonable delays caused by others can be based upon a breach of an implied obligation not to hinder or delay the other party’s performance. Wow, that’s a mouthful! Let’s look at an example. In Foster & Creighton Company v. Wilson Contracting , the Tennessee Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving a project at Key Field in Mississippi.
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2013
'Construction employment increased in 191 of 339 metropolitan areas between June 2012 and June 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment declined in 97 metro areas and was flat in 51.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'Most people, regardless of political affiliation, agree that the current immigration system is broken. Although President George W. Bush pushed hard for immigration reform, the tragedy of 9/11 changed everything relating to immigration. Now, almost 12 years later, the opportunity for reform presents itself again. Where it Stands.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 30, 2013
'WACO, TEXAS — After being featured on “Undercover Boss” in 2012, Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group , parent company to seven service brand franchises, inclu. read more.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 29, 2013
'The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. NOLA was followed by Newport News (VA), Baltimore and Philadelphia, respectively, in the annual logistics assessment from BF , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2013
'With slower than expected activity in the nonresidential construction sector in the first half of the year, the projections for growth in spending have been scaled back. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was initially passed in 1935. Most employers think of the NLRA as the federal law that governs how employers recognize and deal with unions, and with more than 93 percent of the private sector not represented by unions, many construction employers believe this law may not apply to their workforces. Others simply are unfamiliar with this law.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Moen Incorporated has announced the promotion of Kevin Campbell to vice president and general manager of its Commercial Business Unit, effective immediately. read more.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 30, 2013
'No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. The new rankings category cites the large metros that have exceeded their pre-recession employment levels.
Construction Equipment
JULY 29, 2013
'Construction Equipment has won the Gold Award for best column by a contributing editor, given by the Association of Business Press Editors. The AZBEE Award of Excellence went to " Equipment Executive ," written by Mike Vorster. The awards recognize outstanding work by magazines and is open to all U.S.-based publications.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'The evolution of compact excavators has allowed them to reach a level of utility that is helping expand business opportunities on construction jobs from site development to roadwork. Fleet managers and construction business owners alike are determining that an investment in a compact excavator can provide a versatile and mobile solution for a wide variety of jobsite tasks, including augering, grading, hardscaping, trenching, land clearing and lifting.
Digger Blog
JULY 31, 2013
'TXM Plant is erecting stanchions for overhead cabling on the Manchester-Liverpool railway line. It needs to make holes three metres deep by a metre wide, into which the concrete foundations are then poured. It started out by experimenting with a mix of hydraulic breakers, rock wheels and clamshell buckets. This worked just about well enough, more or less, but it proved to be slow and expensive work.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. The general contractors as well as capital construction project owners will now be capable of developing more preciousness and clarity regarding conceptual, detailed time and cost-modeling estimates. Trimble is introducing most updated five new software versions under Trimble Buildings'' Design-Build-Operate (DBO) portfolio offering huge scopes to plan, recor
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2013
'WEST YARMOUTH, MASS. — The Cove at Yarmouth was throwing money down the drain with its former hot water heaters. Within an eight to ten year period, the resort was replacing the old tanks at a rate of one to two water heaters per year. Eventually, the resort’s general manager, Michael Edwards, decided it was time to make a change. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'There is no denying that the past few years in our industry have been a proverbial roller coaster. The housing crisis, the highway bill extensions, the recession, bank bailouts, Main Street vs. Wall Street—all of these scenarios have changed the way we do business in our industry. Savvy contractors, dealers and manufacturers had to come up with creative ways to weather the storm, and those that made it through the maelstrom are positioned to enjoy the benefits of a recovering economy and a thri
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 28, 2013
'It`s always up for debate. You want to create a proposal cover that will pique the client’s interest. You may think you spend enough time on proposal covers. But others may think you don’t spend ENOUGH time on them. Well, who’s right? Or maybe someone else on your team does the covers. How much time should you give them to complete this task?
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Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 29, 2013
'American Institute of Architects (AIA) learning units has approved this webinar. The webinar will happen on August 1, 2013 at 1.00 PM (EDT ) and continue for 3 hours. Some key players within the construction community like architects, engineers, public and private owners, construction managers, contractors , subcontractors, and designers will find the event very useful for them to get acquainted with various “tips and tricks” which can be applied to scheduling their construction projects.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2013
'In this photo gallery you will find photos of service trucks spotted at various locations. If you want to be a part of our Truck Spotting photo gallery, please take a photo of your truck at a jobsite or service call and e-mail it to candace.roulo@penton.com. I will then upload it to the gallery. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
'The just-completed four-story, 125,000-sq.-ft. Trimble Rockies Campus is the newest office building in Colorado developed by and for a technology company with an emphasis on open, collaborative concepts. . The campus includes floor-to-ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light, bike parking with access to regional trails, large locker rooms to encourage exercise and a one-acre playground for testing technology.
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