Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'Safe work practices ensure that all employees have a common level of knowledge and are able to perform tasks in the same way. For a contractor, ensuring safety at a worksite is the most crucial aspect of getting a job done. When everyone follows safe practices, not only will crews experience fewer accidents, but also productivity and efficiency will increase.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'The goal of any construction firm or contractor is develop a loyal customer base. You want to be the first person or company a customer will think of and go to when they have a project that needs to be completed. These loyal clients will trust you and will give you contract after contract at your price. We would like to thank Construction Business Owner for this informative article on Developing Loyal Customers.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2014
'Procedure for rebound hammer test on concrete structure starts with calibration of the rebound hammer. For this, the rebound hammer is tested against.
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'The sustained performance of the U.S. commercial real estate industry is expected to continue in 2015, fueled by improving fundamentals and robust investor appetite, in both domestic and foreign arenas, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015, co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Exclude Content: Yes.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'It’s time for employers to begin the process of implementing the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which apply to them. Large employers that average 100 or more full-time equivalent employees during 2014 (50 or more during 2015) are required to begin offering health insurance to their workers Jan. 1, 2015—and there’s a lot of ground to cover before then.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'Injection grouting is a process of filling the cracks, voids or honeycombs under pressure in concrete or masonry structural members for.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'OSHA requires protective gear for a reason, Bev Potts told plumbing contractors at Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association’s CONNECT 2014 here. read more.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'For contractors, financing is a key step to securing the equipment needed to keep their businesses running. As we finally begin moving past the recession, many companies are starting to see business growth in certain areas of the country, increasing workloads and the need to purchase additional equipment. In spite of this, for those looking to finance equipment, the process can often be difficult and confusing.
BIM & Beam
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'For those you attending AU to learn about automating the creation of rebar shop drawings from Revit, how about using the Revit model to drive rebar fabrication machinery directly? Come learn how industry leading rebar MIS software company aSa can use Revit models to streamline the rebar supply chain, from rebar estimating through detailing, fabrication and installation.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Most construction firms report they are having trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as the industry recovers from its years-long downturn, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials called for new career and technical school programs, as well as other workforce measures to offset the labor shortages.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'During a literary symposium in Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping read a two-hour speech addressing Chinese architects and artists who have contributed to China’s sizable stock of avant-garde structures. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'Design and construction services on projects are more integrated now than ever before. As construction and design firms are using BIM software and other resources to improve construction efficiency, that integration is only going to increase. Owners, contractors and designers must understand their potential liability for design issues on a project before the project starts.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Toro''s TimeCutter zero-turn mower now offered with steering wheel; stand-on sprayer/spreader designed for easy one-handed steering.
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Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Three top plumbing apprentices received awards in the annual Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation''s Plumbing Apprentice Contest, held Oct. 9 in New Orleans, La. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Saturday marked the public "ground blessing" ceremony for the Saint Nicholas National Shrine, the Greek Orthodox Church destroyed on 9/11 by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The church is being rebuilt near its original location at 130 Liberty Street overlooking the National September 11 Memorial park. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'Manitou released its third-quarter 2014 results, indicating a 5 percent increase in sales from the same period in 2013. Cumulative sales totaled €937 million, a 7 percent increase from September 2013. Cumulative sales increased by 10 percent at a constant scope and exchange rates. Order intake on equipment in the third quarter was €207 million versus €192 million in third-quarter 2013.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Kris Kiser, OPEI president and CEO, talks about the nice pop in this year''s attendance, the strong prognosis for 2015, and the lingering ethanol (E15) challenge.
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Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'Arkansas, D.C., Kentucky, and Wisconsin are Most Improved. Governors and lawmakers in state capitals across the nation continue to take major steps to lower energy costs, reduce pollution, and save consumers money by increasing their states'' energy efficiency, according to the findings of the 8th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'A San Francisco city councilor will propose a new regulation that could soon mandate solar panels on most new construction in the city and on many existing apartment buildings. David Chiu, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, says he will introduce the resolution to require all new buildings include solar panels, rooftop gardens, or both.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'Construction firms added jobs in 39 states between September 2013 and September 2014 while construction employment increased in 34 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials noted that the construction job gains come as more construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill key positions.
SAB Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Located in a jungle of hip roofs, white vinyl, and pink stucco in East Vancouver, the Passive Narrow House makes green home ownership more affordable through careful planning, use of simple forms, and a combination of inexpensive yet durable materials that reduce maintenance costs.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Three top HVAC apprentices received awards in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation''s second annual HVAC Apprentice Contest, held Oct. 8-9 in New Orleans, La. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'OSHA issued a directive for enforcing requirements of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The new directive provides OSHA compliance personnel with direction on performing inspections where power-operated equipment, covered by Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction , is present on a construction worksite.
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'Here’s something you might not want to get stuck behind on the A30 across Bodmin Moor: a convoy excavators making their way from Bristol to Cornwall. St Austell based demolition contractor DRS Demolition National has taken delivery of 16 new Hyundai machines from dealer Molson Group in Avonmouth. And here they are heading southwest on the M5.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. New home for cloud platform development and innovation adds to year of significant CenturyLink Cloud milestones. CenturyLink Opens Cloud Development Center In Seattle appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Location Articles By Topic Back Office, IT, And Call Centers Business Clusters/Corridors Daily News Data Centers Featured Post Louisiana Online Features Research And Development U.S. - Far West U.S.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'During a literary symposium in Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping read a two-hour speech addressing Chinese architects and artists who have contributed to China’s sizable stock of avant-garde structures. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'The Caterpillar Foundation will provide an additional $1 million to the $7.5 million investment made to The ONE Campaign for its advocacy work in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease in Africa, particularly to boost the organization’s response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
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