Construction Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2013

'The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on the use of social media in the construction industry. Find out what social media networks your construction marketing peers are implementing, and which ones are working, by taking this quick and anonymous survey. These survey results will be shared at our upcoming Social Media Summit for Construction Brands Webcast on Thursday, October 17 2013 at 1 PM CST.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2013

'Now that it’s August and the start of school is right around the corner, retail stores are advertising “back to school basics.” Aside from the pens, pencils, and paper I grew up with, smart phones and tablets are now considered “basics” – how times have changed. All these promotions got me thinking about the basics of business, and particularly what makes a business successful.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2013

'MOLINE, Ill. (August 5, 2013) -- The equipment rental industry in the United States continues to outpace gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. by four times in 2013, according to American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor. Revenues will reach $33.5 billion, representing a 7.0 percent increase over 2012 with revenue growth reaching 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter according to the latest quarterly forecast updated July 29, 2013.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 9, 2013

'There has been concern in recent years that OSHA’s support has waned for the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, known as SHARP, which rewards companies with strong safety programs. But now, Inside OHSA Online reports, the agency is backing away from a plan that critics said would have gutted SHARP.|. According to Inside OSHA Online: “OSHA had proposed — and appeared close to issuing a final rule two years ago — to modify the regulations that provide exemptions for wo

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

'By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue . Every year, we treat our Rankings Report as a work in progress. We’re always striving to refine and expand our rankings categories, looking for the most valid metrics to justify our evaluations. As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2013

'MOLINE, ILL. (Aug. 5, 2013) - The equipment rental industry in the United States continues to outpace gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. by four times in 2013, according to American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor. Revenues will reach $33.5 billion in revenue, representing a 7.0 percent increase over 2012 with revenue growth reaching 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter according to the latest quarterly forecast updated July 29, 2013.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 8, 2013

'A blog post I wrote for OH&S magazine’s website has received a number of comments, so I thought I would share the basics here, along with a link to the longer piece for those who would like to read more. The premise is this: OSHA’s leadership has turned a basic American principle on its head. Many of the agency’s actions indicate its leaders are more comfortable with the idea that companies are guilty until they prove themselves innocent.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

'By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue . Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors.

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Digger Blog

AUGUST 8, 2013

'Lynch Plant has supplied a long-reach JCB JS220 for excavation work at Farringdon Station. The Crossrail station being built here is split into two worksites - the Eastern Ticket Hall (ETH) and the Western Ticket Hall (WTH), both surrounded by residential and commercial properties and typically congested London streets. The JS220 is working at the Eastern Ticket Hall removing spoil.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2013

'(August 2, 2013) - The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest July level in five years last month, even though employment has stagnated in the past four months, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged Washington leaders to act on stalled infrastructure funding measures to help jump start construction hiring.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 4, 2013

'Cover letters are one of the most important pieces of a proposal. Unfortunately, 99% of the cover letters I’ve seen during my Brutally Honest Proposal Critiques are cr*p. The problem stems from common misconceptions about the cover letter’s place in the current proposal environment. Lets look at three misconceptions that can lead to epic cover letter failure.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Impact Forecasting , the catastrophe model development center of excellence at Aon Benfield (the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc), has issued its mid-year natural disaster analysis, which aggregates the key global natural disaster perils data for the first half of 2013. The data shows that economic losses from global natural disasters during the six month period ending June 30 totaled $85 billion* (compared to $75 billion in 2012), which

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2013

'Caterpillar is expected to lay off 125 workers at its Large Engine Center in Lafayette, Ind., according to the Journal & Courier. “Compared to last year, we have witnessed weaker demand for products built at our Lafayette facility,” said Caterpillar spokesman Jim Dugan. “We know this is difficult for our employees and their families, and the company will do what it can to ensure impacted employees have outplacement support during this time.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2013

'PRINCETON, NJ (August 1, 2013) – The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) held their Annual Conference and Exhibition at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego, June 22-26. With almost 1,000 people in attendance, the Conference was CFMA’s most highly attended event since 2009.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

'Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. This blog entry was co-authored by Oscia Wilson and Lisa Dal Gallo.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

'The port of Singapore is one of the five busiest ports in the world, most notable for being the busiest transshipment port in Asia. (Photo: Bon.lt.com.). By Business Facilities Staff. From the May/June 2013 issue . The key to replacing lost manufacturing jobs in advanced economies may be found in the emergence of “logistics clusters.”. According to site selection experts, logistics clusters are defined as an agglomeration of logistics activities in one geographic location.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 5, 2013

'Construction employment in July was down by 6,000 from the previous month, with growth occurring only on the residential side, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2013

'CHICAGO, IL (August 1, 2013) - The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) is now accepting entries for its 2014 Prize Bridge Competition, which honors significant and innovative steel bridges constructed in the U.S. The winners will be announced at the 2014 World Steel Bridge Symposium, which will be co-located with NASCC: The Steel Conference in Toronto, March 26-29, 2014, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 9, 2013

'A leading California based builder is seeking a senior estimator/cost planner - tier 2 builder for permanent basis. The desired candidate should have a minimum of 5 years Estimating experience with a Tier 1 or 2 builders covering projects to $100m +, and worked as a Cost Planner in a QS practice at some stage of the career. Besides, the candidate should be capable of negotiating with sub contractors and contains a sound knowledge regarding industry rates as well as additional structure experien

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 9, 2013

'Congressman Joe Barton gets a tour of Magnablend’s Research & Development Laboratory. (L – R) Dr. Abdel Rahy – Research and Development Senior Chemist, Barton, Donnie Lord – SSC Plant Manager, Scott Pendery – Magnablend President & CEO. (Photo: PRNewsFoto/Magnablend, Inc.). Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Twenty years after the closing of the former Superconducting Super Collider, U.S.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 8, 2013

'The American Rental Association’s (ARA) Rental Market Monitor forecasts rental revenues will reach $33.5 billion, a 7-percent increase over 2012, according to Rental Equipment Register. ARA predicts revenue growth will reach 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter. According to the forecast, equipment revenue in the U.S. is expected to grow 8.1 percent in 2013, 9.2 percent in 2014 and 12.9 percent in 2015.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2013

'— In 2007, a book was published about the life and career of John Cannistraro Sr. The first chapter of the book was titled “Sunday in Waltham,” a fitting title for anyone who knows the history of J.C. Cannistraro LLC. read more.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2013

'Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) is going to relaunch its most recognized basic estimating course. The course program is designed in a manner to facilitate shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff in providing help for estimating collision damage on cars and light trucks in Ontario. The tenure of the course is for six-night and course fit for four I-CAR points.

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BD+C

AUGUST 8, 2013

'A project by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the FTSE Group, and the U.S. Green Building Council to jointly develop a Green Property Index could help REITs attract some of the growing pool of socially responsible investment money slated for green investments. The goal of the index is to enable investment in REITs based on objective sustainability rankings. ( [link] ).

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 8, 2013

'Navistar Inc. has launched its International TransStar regional haul tractor with MaxxForce 13 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. "We continue to rapidly increase our 15-liter and 13-liter product coverage and we remain on track to complete the SCR transition of our heavy-duty truck offerings," said Bill Kozek, president North America Truck and Parts, Navistar.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2013

'DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2013 – WinWholesale Inc. has launched its first mobile application for use with smartphones and tablets that gives customers the ability to perform several functions to do business on the go, including finding the closest Win Group location. read more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 7, 2013

'“Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” – Thomas Jefferson. The endangered species known as journalists are hyperventilating this week over the news that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has gobbled up the venerable Washington Post for $250 million in cold cash.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 3, 2013

'Recently a question popped up at AUGI stating the "Worksharing Does Not Work". Several people replied and then the original poster casually mentioned that maybe Dropbox wasn''t passing the data back and forth quickly enough. I replied with: Funny how something major like using Dropbox isn''t mentioned at the outset If you''d included that tidbit that would have changed the conversation considerably.

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