Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bookkeeping embezzlement stems from a feeling of entitlement and the need to get even. Your bookkeeper or accountant will steal if they feel confident they can get away with it and if circumstances allow for it due to weak integrity and a sense of "Redistributing The Wealth, But Not The Work Or The Responsibility.". It is estimated that the number of bookkeepers caught embezzling from contractors is less than one percent of the total.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety. It is meant to be easily digestible by reviewing one to two key points.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Good communication is key to the successful delivery of every project in construction. Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done. Many project managers tell us that keeping all teams on the same page is one of the biggest challenges they face day after day on the job. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. If you’re planning to build a business warehouse, then you’re at the right place.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2020

4 Common Contractor Questions & the Answers You Need. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:57. There are some business and workforce management questions that every construction leader. Here's a few of the most common challenges management faces and how to solve them from George Hedley.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2020

New photo management functionality within Viewpoint Team allows users to quickly share and organize jobsite photos - right from the field.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. The environmental professionals who perform these assessments by and large do not take heed of Eduardo Galeano’s quote, “History never really says goodbye. History says, ‘see you later.’”. By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2020

How to Prep Your Wheel Loaders for Winter Work. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 14:36. Get your jobsite equipment ready to do double duty this winter clearing snow while your projects are paused. Here's what you need to know to protect your operators and wheel loaders during winter work.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The construction industry makes a profit or loss based on the visibility of the works performed on the job site. In this sense, one should have the.

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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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Continuous Improvement is a fundamental element of LEAN construction and the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Solution. Kaizen: (ky’zen) – Change for the good, change for the better. Kai – change. Zen – good. OPENJOC LEAN Job Order Contacting Solution. Learn More… The post Innovative Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Approach to BEST VALUE appeared first on 4BT.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Purina's new Williamsburg, OH factory will support the company's long-term growth and employ more than 300 people by 2024. - Read: Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2020

6 Takeaways from the Online Dispute Mediation Experience. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 10/28/2020 - 09:26. In addition to a full-time construction counseling and litigation practice, I also have an active mediation practice serving as the mediator. With stay-at-home orders and corporate travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, but parties wanting to keep the dates of previously scheduled mediations, I have recently found myself in a position where I needed to quickly learn how to conduct

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure with a height of 828 m and has a total of 163 floors. Famous as a mixed-use development tower.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 26, 2020

After a relatively soft investment year in 2020, spending on data center infrastructure globally is expected to rebound strongly next year, by 6% to $200 billion, according to the market research firm Gartner. And any skepticism about the potential growth of the data center sector has been swept aside by the quarantining associated with the spread of the coronavirus.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Safe AI, a company that retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications, and Obayashi Corp., a Japan-based construction company, will kick off a pilot program this November in which a Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck will autonomously complete load-haul-dump cycles.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Construction work can unearth some pretty interesting items. Think about it, many project begin with a piece of previously undeveloped land or land that hasn’t been touched for decades. Sometimes the discoveries can be pretty awesome, like 1300 pounds of Ancient Roman Coins , but other times, the discoveries can be downright SPOOKY. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite. 1.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In today’s age of rapid technological development, it is challenging to keep up with the latest trends as technologies are being replaced with new.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The SPIRE Smart Building Program , billed as the world’s first comprehensive and objective assessment and rating program for smart buildings, was recently released. Backed by UL and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the program is intended to help building owners and operators make better informed investment decisions, improve tenant satisfaction, and increase asset value, according to a news release. .

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Caterpillar third-quarter 2020 sales dropped 23 percent compared to the same period in 2019, to $9.9 billion from $12.8 billion. The company cited “lower sales volume driven by lower end-user demand” and dealers decreasing their inventories more this year than last in its Q3 2020 financial report.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The pandemic and low oil prices hit Texas with a one-two punch, but the Lone Star State is still a leader in big-ticket projects. - Read: Texas: Open For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The developer TPA Residential recently selected McShane Construction to build Woodward Crossing, a Class-A, 265-unit apartment complex on 7.8 acres in Buford, Ga. The apartments would be inside two buildings, four and five stories, designed by the architecture firm Niles Bolton Associates. Its completion is scheduled for May 2022.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Will Expiring Eviction Moratoriums Spur a Housing Crisis? cbroderick. Wed, 10/28/2020 - 08:54. While federal and local eviction moratoriums are protecting many from eviction, there remains a large number of renters who have been unable to pay their rent since March. Closing businesses have pushed more renters into unemployment and into a state of financial ruin.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Advanced health and medical technology company Vigilent Labs will create more than 400 new jobs in Charleston County, SC. - Read: Vigilent Labs Investing $104.6M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Emory Student Center, the highest honoree in this year’s Building Team Awards, was the product of a nearly five-year collaboration involving Atlanta’s Emory University, Duda|Paine Architects, Holder Construction, and the campus community. In mid-2013, a university-commissioned feasibility study determined that Emory needed a new, larger student center to replace its original student union, Alumni Memorial University Center, built in 1950, and the 70,000-sf Dobbs University Center, which was adde

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Shortages and Booming Builder Activity Pushes up OSB Prices. cbroderick. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 09:49. A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material. Bloomberg reports that OSB prices hit a record-high of $729 per thousand square feet last month as demand surges and supply tightens. While OSB has been used more heavily than plywood in residential construction due to the price of plywood, plywood prices plunged in the last month.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Santee Cooper has invested in Camp Hall, a next generation commerce park designed for growth near the bustling city of Charleston, SC. - Read: Camp Hall: A One-of-a-Kind Opportunity For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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