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Jobsite Crime Decreases Using Remote Surveillance

Construction Business Owner

With such a large sphere of influence, the construction industry is very susceptible to crime, including theft and vandalism. Crime is most commonly a result of frequent turnover of staff, particularly seasonal employees, the mobility of the workforce and equipment and the temporary nature of project work. Each year, the industry suffers millions of dollars in losses from the impact of crime, not just accounting for the cost of the crime itself, but also for the financial penalties that owners a

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Calif. law a model for all heat illness prevention programs

FDR Safety

Living out here in California, we have many parts of our state that can get very hot and stay that way all summer long. One of the best things I have seen CAL/OSHA do in the past few years is address the hazards of working in hot environments through an updated Heat Illness Prevention law. While the law only applies in California, it provides a great guide for employers everywhere to protect their workers from the heat.

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2015 CMA STAR Awards: Call For Entries

Construction Marketing

We are so pleased to announce our 3 rd year of the Construction Marketing STAR™ awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards! The Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the best marketing across sixteen categories (78 sub-categories) including advertising, Internet, packaging, trade shows and more. Each category will have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, along with a BEST in SHOW.

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Climate Change Disclosures by Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

In recent weeks this law firm has received more inquiries than at any time in recent years about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure requirements for public companies as they apply to climate change matters. Possibly the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule for emission reductions for existing power plants triggered this heightened level of interest or it could be President Obama’s newly announced series of executive actions on climate change or maybe it is simpl

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Solving the Paper Problem

Construction Business Owner

Document management and data entry are monotonous tasks that take up too much time and prevent construction business owners from executing higher-priority tasks like managing employees, on-site work and new customer acquisitions. Recently, companies have begun employing automation tools, such as smart organization systems, to save time and get down to what matters.

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From Pierce-Arrow to Bell loaders

Digger Blog

Grundon is one of the leading suppliers of sands and aggregates to the UK construction industry from its five quarries across southern England. Grundon is one of the leading suppliers of sands and aggregates to the UK construction industry from its five quarries across southern England.

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Climate Change Disclosures by Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

In recent weeks this law firm has received more inquiries than at any time in recent years about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure requirements for public companies as they apply to climate change matters. Possibly the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule for emission reductions for existing power plants triggered this heightened level of interest or it could be President Obama’s newly announced series of executive actions on climate change or maybe it is

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Change From Above

Construction Business Owner

Recent Wall Street Journal article cited that Komatsu Ltd. is dealing with a shortage of construction workers. A shortage of workers means no customers to purchase Komatsu's materials, which is an enormous problem for a nation that needs to grow upward to expand. However, Komatsu has a plan: let drones do some of the work. This plan is also currently being executed by a number of construction companies in the U.S.

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Strong July Construction Employment Reveals Need for More Workers: AGC

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has sounded the alarm about the availability of labor following a strong July showing on employment gains.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Monthly Plumbing Quiz: Tools of the Trade

Contractor Magazine

This month our Plumbing Quiz focuses on tools; how they are used, how to use them safely, and tools of days gone by. Think you’re up for the challenge? read more.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

On July 23, 2015, the parties in the lawsuit The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., et al v. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al, pending in the U.S. District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. Because the settlement is confidential we do not know precisely how this case ended. .

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How to Prevent Equipment Theft on the Jobsite - Part I

Construction Business Owner

LoJack Corporation, a company that produces anti-theft technology for private and commercial vehicles, recently introduced the era of the “connected vehicle thief” as part of the National Vehicle Theft Protection Month in July.

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Terex, Konecranes will Merge to Create $10 Billion Company

Construction Equipment

Terex Corp. will merge with Finland-based Konecranes Oyj in a move that Terex CEO Ron DeFeo says creates a “more diverse company that will be in an excellent position to succeed in a dynamic and highly competitive global industry.”. The merger will result in a company with sales of $10 billion and is expected to close in the first half of 2016. Products categories for the new company include industrial lifting, aerial work platforms, materials processing, and cranes.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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From New Contractors To Seasoned Builders We Know What To Do

Contractor Bookkeeping

From the brand new contractor just getting started with your first sale to the specialty contractor, general contractor and spec builder we know what to do. You went into business for yourself for a variety of reasons and in most cases you thought all you had to do was get good jobs, do the work and you would make a lot of money. In a very short while you got a rude wake-up-call and your reality check bounced.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

On July 23, 2015, the parties in the lawsuit The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., et al v. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al , pending in the U.S. District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. Because the settlement is confidential we do not know precisely how this case ended.

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Understanding Tier 4 Final

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is in the heart of Tier 4 final product rollouts. Even low horsepower machines, such as skid steers and compact track loaders, now feature more advanced solutions with acronyms and names that contractors didn't have to worry about the last time they bought a piece of equipment. Tso complicate matters, many machines now feature combinations of different solutions.

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Doosan, Bobcat to Build $9.5 Million HQ Expansion

Construction Equipment

Doosan North America and Bobcat have begun a $9.5 million company headquarters expansion in West Fargo, N.D. The expansion will double square footage and employee capacity, the company said.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Lead generation companies, SEO and the FTC — Where things are headed

Construction Marketing Ideas

The FTC Lead Generation Workshop press release. You can click on the image to go to it. Brian Javeline continues his crusade against online residential lead generation companies with a report (and preparations for) an Oct. 30 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) workshop “to explore the growing use of online lead generation. In a contractortalk.com posting , he writes (colors are his):against unfair or deceptive practices?”.

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The Faster Path to Accurate Reinforcement

BIM & Beam

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. Melia Smith & Jones is in this respect one of the pioneers in 3D rebar modelling, Craig Larkin (Senior Technical Manager, MSJ) is certain: “Due to all the benefits of 3Dreinforcement modelling, Revit/SOFiSTiK greatly reduces the risk of on-site problems that can result i

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Time-Lapse of the Salvation Army KROC Center Construction

Construction Business Owner

Click here to view other project videos, and check back throughout the year for more.

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Fatal Injury Rate Shows Safety of AWPs

Construction Equipment

IPAF is calculating the fatal injury rate for aerial work platforms, and preliminary data confirm that the machines are one of the safest ways to perform temporary work at height, IPAF says.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Three (virtually free) options for construction marketing success

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Bradford Group reports on a study which says businesses report 82 per cent of their new business arises from referrals. It offers some suggestions on how you can enhance and tap these vital new clients. My survey concludes that repeat business leads off (but that obviously isn’t new business) followed by referrals, then (thirdly) advertising, and these sources represent overall 82 per cent of the business achieved.

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Family Critique - Overhead Storage Bin

Revit OpEd

In a past post I was critical of how it was made and described what could be done to fix it. With that in mind, let's examine another family and see how very minor changes will improve the user experience. First a little background noise, I've been participating in a program that Autodesk started called Revit Mentors. It is focused on people that are using the trial version of Revit, trying it on for size before buying.

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Invoicing App Helps Landscaper Save Time, Improve Cash Flow

Green Industry Professionals

For Americut Landscaping & Tree Experts, Invoice2go is a professional, cost-effective solution for invoicing clients.

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Ritchie Bros. Sets Revenue Record, Up 10%

Construction Equipment

Ritchie Bros. said 2Q 2015 revenue was up 10 percent compared to 2014, to US$155.5 million. Earnings for the quarter were up 20 percent to US$46.4 million. Both figures set company records for quarterly results, it said. For the first half of 2015, revenue was US$271.1 million, up 13 percent to 2014. Earnings were US$70 million, up 32 percent.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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The textbook on AEC marketing: SMPS prepares new publication

Construction Marketing Ideas

The new book will be released Aug. 20 at the SMPS Build Business Convention in Los Angeles. The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) will soon publish the closest thing to a textbook for architectural, engineering and construction marketing under its new imprint, SMPS Publications. A/E/C Marketing Fundamentals: Your Keys to Success will be released in Los Angeles on Aug. 20 at Build Business, SMPS’s annual conference.

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Revit 2016 - Copy Monitor - Wall Location Line

Revit OpEd

I don't recall any mention of this appearing in the What's New documentation or presentations. I stumbled into it the other day and meant to write about it but my aging Dell finally bit the dust and that distracted me. I find this new parameter and options appears when I examine the Walls tab in the Copy/Monitor Options dialog. Interesting isn't it?

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Auto Supplier Kamtek To Create 350 Jobs, Invest $530M in Alabama Expansion

Business Facilities

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Auto supplier Kamtek will invest $530 million and create 350 jobs in an expansion of its Birmingham, AL operation that includes opening a new aluminum casting facility to meet automaker demands for lighter parts. Auto Supplier Kamtek To Create 350 Jobs, Invest $530M in Alabama Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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