Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Despite high interest in database marketing (DBM), many construction marketers still have not implemented DBM. One of the reasons for this is a lack of practical information. Depending on your objectives, you should consider one or more DBM strategies. Below we will share why you should consider database marketing and 6 database marketing strategies , including segmentation, new customer acquisition, customer penetration, customer retention, marketing intelligence, and measuring results.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 19, 2012

QUANTITY OF CEMENT & SAND CALCULATION IN MORTAR Quantity of cement mortar is required for rate analysis of brickwork and plaster or estimation of.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I remember when the iPad first came out and there was a bit of skepticism about how successful it would be – some even called it a large, more expensive iPod. Well, it’s no secret that the iPad and tablet computing in general have taken off. And with more construction apps and cloud construction software available today, more and more tablets are finding their way to the job site.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Executives from various construction markets discuss their views of ?the coming year.

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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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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

What’s the difference between a willful OSHA violation and a serious one? One answer: About $63,000 in penalties – the maximum for a violation classified as serious is $7,000, while the maximum for a willful violation is $70,000. With multiple violations possible in each citation, those numbers can grow quickly. And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I remember when the iPad first came out and there was a bit of skepticism about how successful it would be – some even called it a large, more expensive iPod. Well, it’s no secret that the iPad and tablet computing in general have taken off. And with more construction apps and cloud construction software available today, more and more tablets are finding their way to the job site.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Washington, DC (December 18, 2012) - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases its 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today.

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Digger Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Since the team’s last update in November, more than 20 new exhibitors have signed up and committed to exhibit at the inaugural show (14 – 16 May, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK), these include AJC Trailers, Cabcare Products, C & G Engineering, ECY Haulmark, Marubeni Komatsu, MST, Oswald Record who have reserved two stands and Topcon.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tension members are considered to be carrying only axial force. Tension members are subjected to uniform stress because their entire cross-section is.

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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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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Brad and Rhonda Burgin. Burgin Construction won the 2012 Best Construction Blog competition. Today, you can nominate candidates for the Best Construction Blog competition for 2013. Nominations are open until January 31, and you can recommend any blog (including your own) that serves the architectural, engineering or construction community. The Best Construction Blog competition allows you an opportunity to either recognize excellence in others’ blogs, or achieve some additional promotion f

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 17, 2012) – FMI, the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of its annual CURT Owners Survey. The report is based on surveying 45 member of the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT).

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Digger Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Here in England everything comes to a grinding halt when we get barely an inch of snow. Just last week we were all warned about the much hyped “Beast from the East” cold weather front, that was supposedly heading our way, prompting panic buying of food and fuel. Here in my neck of the woods we did have a few chilly days, but this now seems to have been replaced by the usual wet stuff, which was heavy enough for us to actually get rained off site yesterday!

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Concrete Recycling While at present mostly recycled into road subbase, the amount of demolished concrete in Japan is expected to increase rapidly and.

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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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Help Everybody Everyday

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I recently picked up a copy of Tom Sant’s Persuasive Business Proposals. This is a commonly mentioned book about proposal writing. My plan is to read the entire thing, gulp, and compare it to Laura Ricci’s The Magic of Winning Proposals (which I liked). In Sant’s book, he describes what he believes to be the seven deadly sins of proposal writing.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Des Plaines, Illinois (December 20, 2012) — It has been two difficult months since Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast, bringing devastation to areas along the coastline. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 12 chapters that represent the Northeastern region are stepping up in in big ways this holiday season—lending a hand and expertise to those who need it most.

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Digger Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Seriously though, it has been an incredible year for the Digger Blog, a year that was made even better recently when the site statistics for November 2012 were released. They revealed that the site attracted a record breaking 35,708 page views for that month! These stunning figures are all down to YOU the readers, many of whom have been following the blog from its early days over 4 years ago on the Contract Journal website, and the many new readers that have joined us at our new home within the

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Steel concrete composite beams consists of a steel beam over which a reinforced concrete slab is cast with shear connectors. In conventional.

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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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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2012

In an effort to go green and improve the air quality of your home, ask your cabinetmaker to price different materials that will help achieve that goal. The results for your health will be great, and the price probably won’t be as bad as you think.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

HOLDREGE, Neb. (December 21, 2012) — Allmand Bros. Inc. is looking for the oldest functioning Allmand light tower in the US. In celebration of its 75th anniversary this year, anyone in the 48 contiguous US states who owns an old Allmand light tower is encouraged to visit www.allmand.com or the Allmand Facebook page (AllmandBrothersInc) immediately after The Rental Show 2013.

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Digger Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Virtually all people who apply to work in the mines, must hold an Australian HR (heavy rigid) licence, this would be equivalent to the HGV class 2 licence here in the UK, as such it was essential for Michael to obtain one if he wanted to pursue his dream of working in the mining industry down under. After a 9 week wait, Michael took and passed the test, which enabled him to apply for the so called FIFO work, (fly in fly out).

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Building repairs and maintenance services mainly includes works undertaken for maintaining proper condition of buildings, its services and works in.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2012

A 120-million sf urban development in China will be designed according to high green standards for about 180,000 residents. The Meixi Lake project will feature neighborhood clusters, parks, mountains, lakes and canals. "We can combine water transport with localized energy production, cluster neighborhood centers, advanced flood prevention and water management, and urban agriculture," said James von Klemperer, a principal at Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, who will work on the project along with en

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Consider partnering with PEO and stop wasting your valuable time.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Navistar is selling its stakes in Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt. Ltd. (MNEPL) to Mahindra, making MNAL and MNEPL wholly owned subsidiaries of Mahindra. Mahindra would take complete ownership of operations and continue to sell MNEPL and MNAL products. The sale requires regulatory approval in India, is subject to the conclusion of definitive agreements, and is expected to be completed in early 2013.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

LABOUR REQUIREMENT FOR VARIOUS BUILDING WORKS: The table below shows the recommended labour requirement for various civil.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 21, 2012

AEC management consulting and research firm Morrissey Goodale LLC reports today that it has tracked seven domestic deals and three international transactions for the week, bringing the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 178, up 2% over the 174 tracked through the same period in 2011. Including the U.S., the total global deal count is now 311, down 6% from the 331 tracked through the same period last year.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Columbus, Ohio (Dec. 18, 2012) – H.R. Gray, a Columbus, Ohio-based firm providing program management and construction management services, was recently acquired by Haskell, one of the nation’s leading design-build firms, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The acquisition will increase levels of expertise at Haskell, which works with some of America’s leading Fortune 500 companies to develop highly efficient and cost-effective facilities.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2012

CNH Global confirmed that an extraordinary meeting of shareholders has concluded in The Netherlands, with company shareholders approving a number of financial transactions: CNH Global confirmed that an extraordinary meeting of shareholders has concluded in The Netherlands, with company shareholders approving a number of financial transactions: December 18, 2012.

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