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How To Avoid Overpaying Your Construction Business Tax

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors want to maintain control without making any changes. "Keep doing the same thing but expecting a different result.". Throwing the receipts in a shoebox (behind or under the seat in the truck) is the favorite way to deal with paperwork. This is "Under Managing" and frustrates everyone around them who is playing "Where's Waldo? " Job costing is nonexistent; bills are usually paid late, customers are unbilled, lost, and forgotten.

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Fineness Modulus of Sand Test Excel Sheet

Civiconcepts

Fineness modulus of Sand is an index number which indicate the mean size of the sand particles. It is knowing by performing the sieve analysis.

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Do Construction Workers Have Higher Rates of COVID-19?

ENR Construction

The study of 730,000 tests, which shows construction workers have a higher rate of asymptomatic cases, is based on tests of 529 construction workers.

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How to Seize Opportunities in Construction Post-COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

How to Seize Opportunities in Construction Post-COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 12/17/2020 - 16:50. Does your company have a plan for growth in the post-pandemic construction industry? Here's how to make one that leverages technology and mitigates risk.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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The Birds: Migratory Bird Treaty Act redux without Tippi Hedren

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a regulation to finally resolve and codify the legal principal that an incidental bird take resulting from an otherwise lawful activity, for example a sparrows flies into a solar panel, is not prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Fish and Wildlife Service is the federal agency delegated the primary responsibility for managing migratory birds consistent with four international migratory bird treaties (between the United St

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Stop Leaving Cash on the Table: Reducing Construction Profit Fade

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In our most recent Take 15 webinar, we will reveal how modern software can help reduce profit fade.

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An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's Outlook

Construction Business Owner

An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's Outlook. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:43. Learn what the construction surety underwriter is looking at in your business from 2020 and into 2021 when auditing your firm for surety and bonding purposes.

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What are the Important Types of Dewatering Equipment?

The Constructor

Dewatering equipment are used to perform dewatering on construction sites, which is defined as the process of separating water from another material.

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RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY

Job Order Contracting

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. All of the tools and support services required are readily available to allow any owner with appropriate leadership skills and motivation to efficiently integrate disparate teams of people, process, information, and technology.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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What to Expect in 2021: Part 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at some of the construction metrics and trends that shaped 2020 and will continue to shape the new year ahead.

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4 Steps to Creating a People-Focused Culture

Construction Business Owner

4 Steps to Creating a People-Focused Culture. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 16:29. What your construction team can learn from a 102-year-old general contractor about building a strong company culture and an engaged workforce.

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8 Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods You Should Know About

The Constructor

It is important for nations to preserve historical monuments and conduct necessary repair and strengthening practices for their survival for the.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. The primary causal factors are poor leadership and low organizational maturity. 9 4 percent of variations observed in workers’ performance levels have nothing to do with the workers. Instead, most of the performance variations are caused by the system, of which those people are but a part.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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COVID-19 Is No Reason To Slip, Trip, or Fall on Other Safety Responsibilities

FDR Safety

The new year is just around the corner and many companies are thrilled to simply have survived 2020. Regardless of the industry, COVID-19 has thrown us all for a loop. All of us have had to adjust in one way or another, whether that meant going virtual, temporarily shutting down, or creating and implementing new policies. COVID-19 created new priorities for everyone.

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Your Guide to Truck Trailer Ratings

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to Truck Trailer Ratings. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 16:40. What your construction fleet managers need to know and understand about towing and truck trailer ratings.

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Sunshine Skyway Bridge: A Unique Cable-Stayed Bridge in Florida

The Constructor

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the largest clear-span, stage-constructed concrete bridges in North America.

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A LetsBuild Christmas story: Chapter one – Getting back control using APROPLAN

Lets Build

After a challenging year, not only for construction but for the entire world, Christmas is finally just around the corner. But before we say goodbye to 2020, we want to tell you a story. It’s a two-part story that involves construction sites, lots of hard work, a fair share of coding and plenty of optimism for the future. Yes, you’ve guessed it right!

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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ZMI Introduces Drone Capable of Lifting 1,000 Pounds

Construction Equipment

ZM Interactive (ZMI) announced the newest additions to its line of xFold drones, the xFold Dragon, capable of lifting up to 1,000 pounds, and the Dragon Hybrid, with a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and more than eight hours with a hybrid system.

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An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's 2020 Outlook

Construction Business Owner

An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's 2020 Outlook. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:43. Learn what the construction surety underwriter is looking at in your business from 2020 and into 2021 when auditing your firm for surety and bonding purposes.

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Reflective Pavements: A Unique Pavement Strategy to Fight Climate Change

The Constructor

Pavements are one of the most abundant surfaces of the urban infrastructure. Though pavements have been viewed as detrimental to the fight against.

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Spot Robot Dog Expands with Arm Attachment, Teams up With Drone, and more!

Construction Junkie

Image courtesy of Percepto. Spot, the popular yellow robotic dog/grasshopper from Boston Dynamics, was officially released for sale to anyone earlier this year and it continues to make new friends – and grow new limbs apparently. Sticking with the theme of dogs being man’s best friend, spot has been busy making new friends with a drone and teaming up with construction technology powerhouse, Trimble.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Custom App Allows Gateway to Manage Customer Machine Data

Construction Equipment

Gateway Dealer Network, a Bobcat and Doosan dealership group out of St. Louis, Missouri, has developed an app that allows it to handle the steady stream of machine data from thousands of customer machines.

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Electric Last Mile Aims To Create Up To 960 Jobs In Indiana

Business Facilities

The electric vehicle (EV) company intends to invest $300M to establish operations at the former AM General commercial plant in Mishawaka, IN. - Read: Electric Last Mile Aims To Create Up To 960 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Mosul Dam of Iraq: Most Dangerous Dam in the World

The Constructor

Mosul Dam, formerly known as Saddam Dam, is a type of earth-fill dam constructed on the Tigris River in Iraq. It is located approximately 60 km from.

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Home Features Your Buyers Will Expect in 2021

Pro Builder

Home Features Your Buyers Will Expect in 2021. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:30. There are five home features that Opendoor’s consumer trends expert says builders and homeowners need to pay extra attention to now in order to be ready for 2021. Kitchens and bathrooms can sell an entire home on their own, says Forbes, so buyers today are expecting high-quality kitchens.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Doosan Adds Largest Excavator, DX800LC-7

Construction Equipment

The DX800LC-7 Doosan excavator expands the offering from Doosan Infracore North America and is the company’s largest, at 181,000 pounds operating weight. It has a 539-horsepower diesel and digs to 27 feet with bucket breakout force of 70,107 lb.-ft. Arm breakout force is 63,715 lb.-ft.

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Santander Consumer USA Bringing 875 Jobs To Florida

Business Facilities

Santander Consumer USA is investing $22 million and locating in more than 115,000 square feet of converted retail space in Pasco County, FL. - Read: Santander Consumer USA Bringing 875 Jobs To Florida at BusinessFacilities.com.

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2021 AIA Gold Medal awarded to Edward Mazria

BD+C

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Edward Mazria, FAIA, with the 2021 Gold Medal. The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Mazria is being recognized for his work sounding the alarm on climate change and motivating the profession to take action.

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