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Inbound Marketing in Construction – Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ Inbound Marketing? 2. If yes, what types of inbound marketing activities do you employ? 3. What types of content do you develop?

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Measuring Twice

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Most of us have heard the expression “measure twice, cut once.” It makes complete sense. But unless you’re in a profession where the cutting is particularly painful when done wrong, it may not be one you take to heart.

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES

The Constructor

Construction Equipments The selection of the appropriate type and size of construction equipments often affects the required amount of time and.

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Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Increases in January

Construction Business Owner

Washington, DC, (January 23, 2013) - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725 billion equipment finance sector.

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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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Wagon Build a Huge Success

Carol Hagen

The Advancing Women in Construction (AWIC) at Arizona State University and Girl Scouts troops from around the valley gathered to assemble their cookie wagons today. With 56 girls from 20 troops working together with troop leaders and volunteers at the USE building parking area the Wagon Build project was deemed a success. We all took a lunch break, consuming 30 pizzas from Papa John’s.

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HIGH VOLUME FLY ASH CONCRETE

The Constructor

Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete; fly ash contains reactive silica which reacts with Ca(OH)2 and forms calcium.

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Construction Confidence Dips in Second Half of 2012, According to ABC

Construction Business Owner

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2013) – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released its Construction Confidence Index (CCI) for the second half of 2012. The CCI reflects three aspects of the U.S. nonresidential construction industry: sales prospects, staffing levels and profit margins.

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Texas Is Business Facilities’ 2012 State Of The Year

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Texas , a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list. The Lone Star State last took the crown in 2007 and has placed no lower than second in the fierce competition for the magazine’s highest honor in each of the last five years. “Texas is our 2012 State of the Year because it without a doubt has the most dynamic economy of any state in the nation,” Business Facilities Editor in Ch

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Rare Hymac 690 update

Digger Blog

I have been aware of the machinery graveyard that exists at the Butser Hill Lime works pit for many years now, but Wayne Lymburn, the lad that has brought it to my attention this time around, has reminded me of the deep affection that still exists in the UK for the old Hymac product. During Wayne’s recent visit, he did snap a few shots of the old 690, which has been a victim of vandals and graffiti artists over the years, which he has sent in to share with the readers.

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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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TYPES AND DESIGN OF STEEL CHIMNEY

The Constructor

The design of steel chimney can be done as two types: Self-supporting steel chimneys Guyed steel chimneys. Self-supporting steel.

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Release Newest Report

Construction Business Owner

Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for December was $11.5 billion, up 6 percent from volume of $10.8 billion in the same period in 2011.

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Business Facilities’ 2012 Deal Of The Year: Baxter Bio/Pharma Complex In Georgia Takes Gold

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Baxter International’s decision to make a $1.3-billion investment in Georgia is the Gold Award winner in Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The Baxter bio-pharmaceutical facility, an integrated campus which will include three main manufacturing components as well as warehousing, utilities and lab support facilities, is expected to directly create 1,800 jobs with an economic impact of $6.2 billion.

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They start plant operators young in China

Digger Blog

Many of us of a certain era, started our operating careers at an early age, whilst going to work with our fathers or relatives back in the days when it was an acceptable way of learning the ropes on machinery. However the young 5 year old Chinese lad operating this wheeled loader in this video is one of the youngest I have ever seen operating a machine with such skill.

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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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BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (BMS)

The Constructor

Building Management Systems (BMS) All Buildings have some form of mechanical and electrical services in order to provide the facilities necessary for.

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ConsensusDocs Releases a New Agreement for Design Professionals Amid 15 Percent Increase in Use in 2012

Construction Business Owner

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2013) – ConsensusDocs is releasin its first standard agreement for a lead architect or engineer to subcontract certain design work to other design professionals and consultants. The agreement makes it easier for architects, engineers to contract with other consultants providing a portion of design services work.

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USGBC Releases 2012 List of Top 10 States for LEED

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012, highlighting those regions that are transforming buildings and communities across the country. The per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED, through which approximately 2.2 billion sf has been certified worldwide through 2012. read more.

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Builder gets on a firm footing with his first Cat machine

Digger Blog

Andrew Borlase has been a long term Hitachi user in the past, but with local plant sales company W H Bond Ltd taking on the Cat Compact dealership recently, he decided to opt for a Caterpillar machine on this occasion. Commenting on his new replacement machine Mr Borlase said, “I know the Bond family very well, as such I knew I would get a first class deal, and a great back up service too” Mr Borlase traded in two existing machines that he owned, which comprised of 1.5 ton and 5 ton

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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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ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS (ACMs)

The Constructor

Advanced Composite Materials (ACMs) can be defined as combination of materials appropriately arranged using reinforcing fibers, carefully chosen.

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Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment

Construction Business Owner

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Virginia State Police Completes New Driver Training Complex

BD+C

The Virginia State Police will soon begin driver training in a new $27.4 million complex set on 680 acres near Fort Pickett, just outside the town of Blackstone. Designed by Dewberry and constructed by KBS Inc., the facility includes 4.5 miles of urban, rural, and interstate roadway courses that simulate Virginia topography; a three-story, 52,000-sf training and dormitory building; an observation tower; and a vehicle maintenance garage.

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Elevating scrapers from the archives

Digger Blog

Elevating scrapers are designed to be self loading, so long as ground conditions are favourable. This means that the scraper is not dependant on having a dozer to assist with push loading. Instead of an apron at the front as you would find on a conventional scraper, the elevating models have a hydraulically driven elevator consisting of two chains equipped with a series of crossbars or “paddles”, which assist in lifting the material into the bowl whilst also preventing build up of ma

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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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Ford Unveils New Pickup Truck Concept

Green Industry Professionals

The Ford Atlas Concept will define future pickup trucks, Ford says, by offering a blend of increased functionality, fuel efficiency, durability and productivity.

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Lease & Finance Group Lists Acquisition Trends

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, which represents the $725 billion equipment finance sector, has issued its "Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013.". The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, which represents the $725 billion equipment finance sector, has issued its "Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013.". January 23, 2013.

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AHR Expo To Donate Over $10,000 To Local Dallas Charity

Contractor Magazine

Family Gateway Benefits From Innovation Award Entry Fees. AHR Expo will donate $10,350 to Family Gateway, a Dallas-based organization dedicated to helping homeless children and their families achieve independence, during a special presentation ceremony at the world's largest HVACR event on January 29. read more.

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Real horsepower on a muckshift

Digger Blog

In this classic shot from America which probably dates from around 1918-1920, we see a number of horses being deployed to pull a crude form of dumptruck. Incredibly, the horses are just feet away from what must have been a very noisy Best 60 tractor unit towing some kind of earthmoving machine with a conveyor belt delivery system attached. The horses involved in this kind of work must have been very well trained to work alongside such hectic activity.

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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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Walker Gives Away Two Riding Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

Walker Manufacturing has announced the winners of its Walker B Difference Contest, presenting Morgan Dolly of Fort Plain, NY, and Roberta Jacobson of Gordon, NE, with new Walker riding mowers.

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Oshkosh Corp. Income Up for 1Q 2013

Construction Equipment

Oshkosh Corp. reported fiscal 2013 first quarter net income of $46.2 million, compared to $38.9 million in 2012. Net income was $55.1 million compared to $34.6 million in the first quarter of 2012. Consolidated net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 were $1.76 billion, a decrease of 6.1 percent compared to the prior year first quarter due to a decline in defense segment sales.

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The Most Important Rule Of A/E Marketing

Help Everybody Everyday

There is one rule you can apply to your marketing that is guaranteed to improve your results and efficiency. Yet, every day the vast majority of firms in the architecture, engineering, and construction business break it. They break it because they’ve been led to believe in rainbows and unicorns. They break it because they can’t recognize the pull of commitment/consistency.