Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 9, 2021

If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, the chances are good that bookkeeping will rank high on the list. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Moreover, Construction Companies have unique bookkeeping needs. Some bookkeepers and bookkeeping systems may cost you more than they are worth in salary, fees, and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 9, 2021

Should I Stay or Should I Grow? Alex Headley. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 07:30. Most construction business owners start with a vision. They have ideals of owning a business that works the way they want it to work. This vision typically resembles a controlled, organized and systemized company with consistent growth and a nice profit. But along the path, rather than grow and profit, their trajectory upward begins to backslide.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 8, 2021

How Viewpoint For Projects is helping UK contractors better control who gets access to vital project data, when and how.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 6, 2021

Kuwait Job Order Contracting market size and facilities management market size for repair, renovation, and new construction. The Kuwait facilities management sector is estimated at over $1.2B with a anticipated 10% annual growth through 2025. Job order contracting and similar IDIQ projects are being performed at Camp Arifjan, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Buehring, Al Jaber Air Base, Camp Patriot, Udari Range, and Kuwait Naval Base. via Four BT, LLC – Best value job order contracting and lea

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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The Constructor

JULY 4, 2021

Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Fabric Laboratory developed an innovative thermoplastic carbon fiber composite called CABKOMA Strand Rod in 2016. It is an.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 4, 2021

In a literally explosive example of the right balance between environmental protection and people’s desire to celebrate is no environmental regulation, despite that fireworks degrade air quality with particulate matter, in the United States society has decided that the pyrotechnic festivities must go, especially after many were cancelled in the pandemic last year.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village (HSCFV), a new component-based model for interim housing, has completed construction in Downtown Los Angeles. The project met a highly aggressive schedule while also meeting the individual and social needs of the residents.

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2021

Apple opened its newest store inside a historic tower theatre in Los Angeles, US. The store, known as the Apple Tower Theatre, is designed by Foster.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2021

Outstanding Women in Construction 2021. Join us in recognizing today's top female construction professionals. Kathy Wells. Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:55. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is honoring some of the construction industry’s most hardworking construction professionals with a special section dedicated to Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC).

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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.

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Business Facilities

JULY 7, 2021

Ohio-based advanced materials producer Materian Corporation will create at least 65 new jobs in Berks County, PA. - Read: Materion Corporation To Invest $80M In Pennsylvania Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2021

On any given day, there are close to 600,000 people who are homeless in the United States, according to estimates by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The number among those homeless that is unsheltered has been rising since 2016, and now exceeds 226,000.

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The Constructor

JULY 8, 2021

Excavation is one of the preliminary processes for any construction project. The hazards and risks associated with it include the collapse of the.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2021

What’s With the Lumber Price Disconnect? mbeirne. Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:29. If lumber futures and mill prices are declining by double digit percentages, why not the street prices builders are paying? Lumber futures prices have decreased by 52 percent (on a front-month basis) over the past seven weeks as mill prices have fallen 48 percent over the same period, but the prices home builders are paying since late May have declined by a fraction.

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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?

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Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2021

Peter Denious, President and Chief Executive Officer, AdvanceCT, discusses foreign direct investment, why Millennials are flocking to Hartford, and Connecticut's new long-term economic development strategy. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Peter Denious, AdvanceCT at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2021

Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said that job losses in the nonresidential construction sector offset modest monthly gains in residential construction as many firms struggle with worker shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising materials prices.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2021

The sudden outpouring of rain on freshly placed concrete can give rise to unexpected challenges. The severity of the damage is dependent on the.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way. ibush. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 13:00. Party wall mistakes can be costly to fix. Use this guide to avoid them. Richard Baker. Inspections ensure that party walls between townhome units meet fire code requirements. However, inspectors do find violations on some jobs, and fixing them can cause expensive delays in the construction schedule.

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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.

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Civiconcepts

JULY 6, 2021

What Is Glass Wool? Glass Wool is an insulating material manufactured from glass fiber known as borosilicate glass arranged using a binder into a texture similar to that of wool. … What Is Glass Wool | Glass Wool Properties | Glasswool | Glass Wool Insulation | Glass Wool Thermal Conductivity | Glass Wool Advantages and Disadvantages Read More ».

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2021

Is the construction industry in recovery or transition? That’s the question raised by Rider Levett Bucknall’s North America Quarterly Construction Cost report for the second quarter of 2021.

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The Constructor

JULY 9, 2021

Anti-termite treatment is a chemical procedure for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier.

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Pro Builder

JULY 9, 2021

Companies Seek to Attract Needed Workers with Wage Hikes, Bonuses, Insurance. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 09:55. As the demand surges for new homes and home improvements, so does the demand for those who can build and renovate. Construction and maintenance companies have long battled with the severe lack of skilled labor, but the past year has only worsened conditions.

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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!

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Civiconcepts

JULY 6, 2021

Monolithic Defination Monolithic construction is a procedure where utilizing a homogeneous mixture, a structure is monolithically constructed. It is a structure constructed from a sole material, assembled as well as … Monolithic Definition | Monolithic Slab | Monolithic Footing | Monolithic Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantages of Monolithic Slab Foundation Read More ».

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

Defining the “port of the future” isn’t easy. Designing one is even more challenging. On an average day—before the pandemic—more than 350,000 vehicles, 135,000 pedestrians, and 30,000 trucks passed through US border crossings with Mexico and Canada. Those border crossings simultaneously are a welcoming environment for guests and returning citizens and a beacon of safety and security.

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The Constructor

JULY 6, 2021

A decision tree is a project management tool based on a tree-like structure used for effective decision-making and predicting the potential outcomes.

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Pro Builder

JULY 9, 2021

The Current State of Construction Job Openings. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:27. The hot housing market remains in a 299,000 worker deficit, according to May data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The National Association of Home Builders says job hiring remained strong with a 4.2% hiring rate, but it’s nothing compared to May 2020’s 10.3% hiring rate that came after the highest layoff rate in April 2020.

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Civiconcepts

JULY 4, 2021

Introduction To Chain Surveying Chain surveying is the branch of surveying in which simply linear measurements are made in the field. This is desirable for the survey of small areas … What Is Chain Surveying | Principles Of Chain Surveying | Chaining In Surveying | Chain Surveying Procedure | Types of Chain Surveying | Obstacles In Chain Surveying Read More ».

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

MojoDome, the newest offering from MojoDesk, is a new adjustable privacy pod and standing desk bundle meant to help ease the return of employees to the open office. With a footprint that is the same as a typical open office desk, the electric sit-to-stand MojoDome doesn’t require extra space or buildouts to use. MojoDome can be used for both sitting and standing and is raised or lowered via a button on the front of the desk.

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The Constructor

JULY 3, 2021

According to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, home prices in the US witnessed the steepest surge ever in April 2021. The.

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