Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'Research has shown that up to two-thirds of a mobile tradesman’s days are lost to time-wasting activities, including the search for tools and materials and trips to the hardware store to purchase misplaced or forgotten supplies. These tasks and other time-robbing activities can severely impact productivity if left unaddressed.
Constructonomics
JUNE 26, 2013
'The building that collapsed at 21st and Market Street in Philadelphia is nothing less than a tragedy. But now that the dust has quite literally settled, it’s time to pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong. However, it’s just not an easy thing to do. By the way, I kind of feel like Nostradamus by writing a post about Intra-Industry Ethics a month before this happened.
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FDR Safety
JUNE 27, 2013
'OSHA has implemented a number of programs over the last five years that have increased regulation and enforcement, but when it comes to the agency’s top priority, OSHA Administrator David Michaels is not providing a timeline. That top priority is, of course, I2P2, or the Injury and Illness Prevention Program , which would require all businesses in OSHA’s jurisdiction to have a safety program.
Carol Hagen
JUNE 25, 2013
'Callouts are the second most popular markup in Bluebeam Revu (Cloud is the most used) and often times it would be helpful to add another leader line (aka line with an arrow) to point to multiple locations that a callout refers to. There are a couple ways to add multiple leader lines and a few extra tips below when working with Callouts: Adding Leader Lines: To add leader lines, right-click a Callout and select Add Leader. or.
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Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'What makes a construction company a great place to work? Business leaders have ideas of what they want their company cultures to be like, but ultimately it’s the employees who decide whether a company has a healthy culture—and whether they want to stay with you in the long term.
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Construction Equipment
JUNE 28, 2013
'Construction employment increased in 185 of 339 U.S. metropolitan areas between May 2012 and May 2013, according to analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment declined in 115 metro areas and remained unchanged in 39. AGC officials attribute the continued growth to the steady increase in private sector demand, as the number of jobs and pace of job expansion continues to increase.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'Imagine this scenario: Your organization just spent $5,000 in hiring and orientation costs for your new superintendent. Getting him up to speed over the next six months will cost another $45,000. Your return for this $50,000 investment will depend directly on his ability to succeed in his position. Are you confident he has a clear understanding of the success expected of him?
BD+C
JUNE 26, 2013
'Propelled by increasing economic optimism, commercial real estate industry executives say geographic expansion will be a key focus over the coming year, according to a recent survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. In the 2013 KPMG Commercial Real Estate Outlook Survey, 58 percent of executives said they expect their company to increase spending most on geographic expansion, up from 21 percent in last year’s survey and 11 percent from KPMG’s 2011 survey.
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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.
Stok
JUNE 27, 2013
'EBS is going global, having partnered with Webcor Builders to provide sustainability consulting for Obayashi’s Technical Research Institute (TRI) building in Japan. A highly innovative and environmentally impressive facility, the TRI building scored one of the highest ratings ever achieved in Japan’s Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE) green building rating system.
Digger Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
'The Doosan range of ADTs features an articulation hinge positioned behind the turning ring to provide equal weight distribution even during maximum turning and ensure full contact between the tyres and the road surface. The trucks also have an exceptionally flexible and agile undercarriage incorporating a free-swinging rear tandem bogie that further guarantees permanent 6-wheel drive for equal power distribution and excellent driving performance in difficult terrain.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'We recently conducted a survey to discover our readers’ most pressing workforce management challenge. They answered loud and clear: More than half of those surveyed stated that finding skilled employees was their greatest hurdle. Another 20 percent of readers stated that effective hiring was their top challenge.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2013
'Real estate developer Fortune International has released details of its new Jade Signature property, to be developed in Sunny Isles Beach near Miama, Fla. The luxury waterfront condo building will include 192 units in a 57-story building near high-end retail destinations and cultural venues. Floor slabs will be cantilevered to create a rhythmic façade design.
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Contractor Magazine
JUNE 27, 2013
'WASHINGTON — The saying, “pay me now or pay me later,” has become a cliché but it’s true. America’s water infrastructure is in bad shape and the country needs to spend billions of dollars now to avoid paying trillions of dollars later dealing with crises. read more.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 24, 2013
'Construction employment increased in 27 states in May, setting records in Louisiana and North Dakota according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Officials noted that demand for construction varies by state. “The strongest recoveries in construction employment have occurred in states with oil and gas activity, while the steepest construction job losses have occurred in Sunbelt states,” said Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief economist.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'For most businesses, workers’ compensation is the largest insurance expense line item. Being able to secure the lowest possible premium and reduce the impact of an audit will help you avoid the headaches many companies face in managing this insurance. Unfortunately, construction owners face significant workers’ compensation-related challenges that other industries do not.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2013
'A trio of mixed-use towers planned for an urban redevelopment project in Toronto has been redesigned by planners David Mirvish and Frank Gehry. The plan was announced last October but has recently been substantially revised. Three tall buildings will replace warehouses and the Princess of Wales Theatre; they will include condos, a new campus for OCAD University (the Ontario College of Art and Design), and gallery space for the large modern-art collection of Mirvish and his wife, Audrey.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 24, 2013
'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Kasa Companies Inc. has announced plans to expand and automate the company’s paint line at Kasa Fab in Salina, KS. The company will make a $700,000 capital investment in its facility plans to add 13 new jobs over the next 10 years. “The additional equipment allows us to increase our capacity by at least 40 percent,” said Brad Strathe, president and chief financial officer of Kasa Companies.
Digger Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
'While working on the NFDC (National Federation of Demolition Contractors) 2013/14 yearbook, this update from Case caught my eye, so thought I would share with you. Case demonstrated the new C Series crawler excavators for the first time at last year’s Intermat show in Paris. SER has engaged the new C Series in clearing the remains of old industrial buildings on the former factory premises, aiming to rehabilitating an area of some 44,000 square metres.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'The Yellow Pages don’t cut it anymore. Consumers use search engines, not telephone books, to find contractors, remodelers and other service firms in the construction industry. Therefore, search engine optimization (SEO) is required to rank high in search engine results pages, driving website traffic and, ultimately, sales.
BD+C
JUNE 27, 2013
'Underestimating thermal bridging can greatly undermine a building’s performance contributing to heating loadvariances of up to30%and cooling loadvariances of up to200%, says the MMM Group.That often means that a sophisticated and often expensive high-efficiency mechanical system is used to meet Ontario’s new SB-10 code requirements. ( [link] ).
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 25, 2013
'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Downtown Omaha, Nebraska viewed from Hampton Inn at night. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository). Ultrafast Internet speeds—up to one Gigabit per second (Gbps)—are coming to Greater Omaha, instantly elevating it to one of the fastest broadband cities in America. The Greater Omaha Chamber is lauding the positive impact CenturyLink’s multi-million dollar investment will have on Omaha’s existing and future business environment.
Safety Services Company
JUNE 24, 2013
'Se World Cited Again. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here. This past month the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a “repeat violation” and a fine of $38,500 to SeaWorld Florida for failing to f
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'Equipment maintenance is a key component of any construction company’s operating costs. If employees damage equipment or fail to use it efficiently, the profitability of the firm can be significantly affected. Enoch Legall of MacGyver’s Construction asks how to combat equipment misuse: How can we encourage our employees to take care of equipment and use it efficiently?
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2013
'Frank Gehry ''s updated design for a new Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial in Washington, D.C., has been approved by the Eisenhower Memorial Commission , reports the Washington Post. Body Image: read more.
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SAB Magazine
JUNE 25, 2013
'As part of a three-house development in a charming, mature Edmonton neighbourhood, the Belgravia House is a net-zero-energy home, meaning it produces as much energy as it consumes.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 28, 2013
'By John Mesenbrink. MILWAUKEE — It’s always one of my favorite times of the year. Mid-June and an invitation to the 2013 Milwaukee Tools New Tool Symposium has already been RSVP’d. Reporters and trade media from across North America were invited to the annual event where Milwaukee Tools opens its doors for a hands-on approach, and an all-access look at the design, innovation, power, and people behind the tools. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
'Lack of air movement on construction sites can exacerbate safety problems associated with heat and air quality, and makeshift solutions can create new issues, such as noise control and fire hazards. Since workers are typically on construction sites only temporarily, mobile fans that supervisors can bring to every jobsite are ideal for continuous air movement needs.
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