Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 9, 2015

'If I followed you around at work for a day, what would I observe as your primary focus? Would you spend time calling subcontractors or suppliers, scheduling crews, making sure materials are delivered, pricing bids, visiting jobsites and telling supervisors what to do? Do your busywork activities help improve your margins, find better customers, win better contracts or move you toward achieving your overall goals?

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Here we are again. With 2014 in the rearview mirror, and 2015 upon us, it’s time to plan out our resolutions once again. Just as losing weight and saving money could top your list of personal goals, becoming a more lean marketer and improving the value of marketing efforts could top your professional goals as a construction marketer. Today, we would like to share some goals that will help you to hit the ground running in 2015, and better reach target customers through your marketing efforts.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Greetings folks. It has been a while since I’ve sat down and put thoughts to keyboard in this blog. So to paraphrase that song from AC/DC, I’ve been too long and I’m glad to be back.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 4, 2015

'Pennsylvania is the first state to offer tax credits for low income Passive House building. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are scored and ranked in accordance with a numerical criteria. By way of example, up to 30 points are awarded to developments located in areas with high poverty rates or large numbers of senior citizens eligible for affordable housing.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2015

'A common barometer to gauge the state of the economy, construction spending and its growth is the evaluation of a number of key economic indicators, such as unemployment, interest rates and the purchase of durable goods. Since the burst of the housing bubble, followed by the credit crisis and subsequent Great Recession of 2007-2009, the U.S. economy’s recovery has been tepid.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2015

'After last year’s polar vortex assault, many plumbing contractors saw the results of what happens when homeowners and businesses forget to protect their plumbing system against the dangers of freezing-cold winter weather. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 7, 2015

'In a report this week from its Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE), the National Institute of Building Sciences issued the findings and recommendations on the financing of small commercial retrofit projects for energy efficiency. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 7, 2015

'With more than 200 solutions available, construction software is one of the most complex and fragmented markets. Owners of capital projects and contractors can be involved in all phases of a building project, from preconstruction to repairs after completion, or focused on roads and highway infrastructure, civil construction or specialty industries.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 9, 2015

'Construction employers added 48,000 jobs in December and 290,000 for the year—the largest annual increase since 2005—as the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials said many firms are expanding payrolls to keep pace with growing construction demand, but are having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill key positions.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2015

'For those who work in the field, our sister site Contracting Business featured a helpful photo gallery on six ways contractors can stay safe in this current span of subzero weather. Content Classification: Curated. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 6, 2015

'Scandinavian firm Snøhetta paired up with Honolulu-based WCIT Architecture to design a proposal for the Barack Obama Presidential Center Library at the University of Hawaii. Body Image: read more.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2015

'Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition. The post Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Contributed Columns District Of Columbia Executive Analysis Featured Post New Jersey Online Features Oregon Quality Of Life U.S. - Far West U.S.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2015

'For the fourth year, World of Concrete 2015 is recognizing the accomplishments of crews in the commercial construction/masonry industry with the “Crews That Rock” competition, sponsored by BASF. This contest honors crew members for their teamwork and contribution to the industry and their communities. Crews submitted stories and photos of their amazing and inspiring projects from the past year for a chance to win a trip to the show, hotel stays, seminars and other exciting prizes.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, Vice President of Design at American Standard. Consumer tastes, as well as updated codes and standards, are constantly evolving, requiring the plumbing professional to stay current in order to maintain a thriving business. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2015

'The U.S. construction industry added 48,000 jobs in December, including 22,800 jobs in nonresidential construction, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary estimate released Jan. 9. November''s estimate was unchanged in this release, remaining at 20,000 net new construction jobs, but nonresidential construction''s November jobs figure was upwardly revised to 7,100 jobs. read more.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2015

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition. Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Contributed Columns District Of Columbia Executive Analysis Featured Post New Jersey Online Features Oregon Quality Of Life U.S. - Far West U.S.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2015

'U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders says he plans to introduce legislation to authorize a $1 trillion program to rebuild the nation''s crumbling road and bridges and make other investments in infrastructure.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2015

'It’s freezing. No, really, step outside right now…its capital-letters FREEZING across much of the U.S. Content Classification: Curated. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 7, 2015

'The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department), has funded the National Institute of Building Sciences to assess various potential definitions of Zero Energy Buildings and propose draft definitions with input from a number of subject matter experts and stakeholder organizations. read more.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 6, 2015

'There’s a paradox in writing a blog like this one. In one respect, the blog’s goal is to dispense worthy ideas and solutions for construction marketing challenges. And over the years there have been some worthy reports and great ideas shared and implemented. However, every now and then, I sense that readers would like something a bit different — an easy-to-implement (even better effortless, both in time and money) — answer to bring in profitable clients, great success, a

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 8, 2015

'Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. will build a hydraulic excavator production factory in Spartanburg, S.C. The new factory will be incorporated into its North American subsidiary, Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A. (KCMU)., which operates in North America. With this factory construction, KCMU will be reorganized into a company with integrated production and sales.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2015

'This is going to be a good year. The general economic indicators point to a much better economy, and our interviews with leaders in the plumbing and hydronic heating industry specifically point to a strong 2015. Moreover, we conducted our interviews before the news broke that Q3 GDP was revised upward to 5% and that 321,000 jobs were created in November.

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2015

'Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava sits down with BBC Magazine and talks about his design for the new St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which ArchDaily reports is “the only non-secular building on the 9/11 Memorial site.” read more.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Art Rouse’s blog for subcontractors. Art Rouse , representing the North Carolina Subcontractors Alliance, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, writes a refreshing blog reflecting the values and focus of sustainable, successful subcontractors. He doesn’t post that often — but when he does, he has something to say. This posting, for example, describes the challenges the local subcontractors’ group had in determining an ideal national affiliation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

'In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. According to the Johnson City Press , TDOT has distributed more than 200,000 tons of salt and 2 million gallons of brine to stations in each of the state’s 95 counties to prevent or treat potential road hazards.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Joe Castelli, LoJack Vice President Fleet & Commercial Operations. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to safe driver programs for your plumbing and HVAC contractors. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 7, 2015

'Houston CultureMap contributor Barbara Kuntz collected all the project proposals the website covered in 2014 and recapped four daring developments that could alter the cultural landscape in Bayou City: read more.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 3, 2015

'Writer Tess Wittler reminds us of the “power of three” citing a worthy Business Insider posting to back up her observations. Although she stretches beyond three the number of examples, each of them has the “power of three” embedded. I’ll extend her thoughts with this “power of three” three-pack of ideas for construction marketing success: ONE: Observe your three “best customers” and what makes them that way — and the health of the rela

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