Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 10, 2012
In September 2012, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals regarding their use of social media. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. Do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. Which social networks do you employ? 4.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
The first step to success in the construction industry is ensuring the safety of your most valuable asset—your employees. Doing so translates to greater efficiency and productivity as well as the ability to stay on schedule consistently. Traditional safety management programs offer critical information necessary to maintain and improve job safety, but additional benefits can be derived from the creation and implementation of a safety incentive program that focuses on proactive safety involvement
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HardHatChat
DECEMBER 14, 2012
International retailers are eyeing the U.S. for expansion as prime real estate is still available at relatively affordable prices. Englewood Construction has done work for numerous international retailers in the last few years, including Marcello’s Delicatessen, a Canadian-based fast-casual dining option. It’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and the gift-giving season is here.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 11, 2012
On any one contract there may be a number of engineers with varying amounts and types of experience. The duties and responsibilities of an engineer.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2012
In my last two blog posts, I discussed some of what I’ve learned over the years about equipment management , most notably from one of the industry’s leading experts in the field, Dr. Mike Vorster. I covered splitting data into owning and operating rates , then about re-combining that data to help optimize machine usage. This week I’ll wrap up by covering some of the issues surrounding data gathering for equipment management.
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Constructonomics
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The construction industry is among the top ten industries worldwide using LinkedIn (as of March 2011), according to eMarketer. And not only LinkedIn, AEC companies are currently using every possible digital marketing technique for business development. According to a survey conducted among real estate and construction companies in North America and published in Digital Marketing – Building and Construction Fact Sheet by WSI Online (SlideShare on March 28, 2012), around 69 percent of respon
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2012
Reinforced concrete wall is designed as a compression member. Reinforced concrete wall is used in case where beam is not provided and load from the.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2012
In my last two blog posts, I discussed some of what I’ve learned over the years about equipment management , most notably from one of the industry’s leading experts in the field, Dr. Mike Vorster. I covered splitting data into owning and operating rates , then about re-combining that data to help optimize machine usage. This week I’ll wrap up by covering some of the issues surrounding data gathering for equipment management.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Face it: Payroll processing is a pain for many contractors. Especially given the complexities of construction payroll—including varying rates for contractors working on multiple jobs in multiple states and localities—this can be an incredibly time-consuming process. Also, government-sanctioned projects add a whole level of complexity to the process, with different pay rates, fringes and reporting.
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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.
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 10, 2012
OSHA has drawn the ire of eight members of Congress who are objecting to what they say was “improper rulemaking” in requiring flame-resistant clothing to be worn in almost all servicing of oil and gas wells. The issue goes back to March of 2010 when OSHA issued a memorandum which it said was intended clarify its policy about the use of personal protective equipment in oil and gas operations.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Honeycombs are hollow spaces and cavities left in concrete mass on surface or inside the concrete mass where concrete could not reach. These look.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Scale models of a pink Case backhoe loader have gone on sale at Case’s online shop: www.caseceshop.com. The models are scale replicas of a full size Case 580 machine that was painted pink at the Case Burlington plant in Iowa (USA) to raise awareness about cancer. This was the idea of Marvin Linder, a design engineer at the plant, after his wife Leslie died of breast cancer. “We have had many employees and family members affected by cancer over the past few years,” said Marvin L
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Mike Crimaldi knows track carriers. He was working with crawler-mounted drills before he had a driver’s license, starting out as a driller’s helper at age 15. As his company’s drilling fleet grew, so did its service and repair capability. Eight years ago he transitioned out of direct drilling services to found Rig Source Inc. in Elburn, Ill. Since then, more and more customers have wanted to put crawlers under a variety of equipment that spanned the construction industry.
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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?
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued DKS Structural Services, doing business as Don Kennedy and Sons House Moving Co., and owner Jeffrey Kennedy for allegedly terminating an employee who refused to enter a 15-foot-deep trench that did not have adequate protection to prevent cave-ins. The U.S. Department of Labor has sued DKS Structural Services, doing business as Don Kennedy and Sons House Moving Co., and owner Jeffrey Kennedy for allegedly terminating an employee who refused to enter a 15-foot
The Constructor
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Ready Mix Concrete placement methods include following basic principles: When arriving to the site the concrete transport certificate must be checked.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2012
We featured Michael Palma’s family business, Palma Contracting Co Inc, in a blog post in February this year, but Michael was also keen to share these photos featuring another Brooklyn based business, who’s owner was a close friend and contemporary of Michael’s late father. Montuoro Excavating Contractor’s were a company who specialised in heavy rock excavation in and around the New York Metro area, where it had operated from the 1920’s until it ceased trading in the
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 10, 2012
MOLINE, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2012) – The American Rental Association (ARA), ARA Insurance and the National Equipment Register (NER) has named Detective Terry Haldeman of the Snohomish County Auto Theft (SNOCAT) Task Force in Everett, Wash., as the winner of the ARA Insurance/NER Theft Award for 2012. Haldeman has won round-trip airfare to and lodging at The Rental Show 2013 in Las Vegas where he will receive the award on Sunday, Feb. 10.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Most economists say the U.S. is slowly emerging from the Great Recession, a view that was confirmed to some extent by an exclusive survey of 498 BD+C subscribers whose views we sought on the commercial construction industry’s outlook on business prospects for 2013. The majority (52.2%) of respondents—architects, engineers, contractors, buildings owners, and others in the commercial, industrial, and institutional field—said their firms were in at least “good” financial health, compared to 49.7% l
The Constructor
DECEMBER 9, 2012
When concrete is permeable it can cause corrosion in reinforcement in presence of oxygen, moisture, CO2, SO3- and Cl- etc. This formation of rust due.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Regular blog readers will probably recall Micky Denne’s cracking photos that we published back in October this year, featuring the Wimpey motor scrapers at work on the A13/M25 Tilbury-Southend road construction job in 1980. Although Micky is now retired, he still works on a part time basis on the ports of West Africa, where he still enjoys getting hands on with the plant and machinery.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Dexter, MI (December 11, 2012) – Paladin Attachments, an attachment and coupler manufacturer, recently made a significant contribution to the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund by donating a total of $11,882 raised by the company. The effects of Hurricane Sandy left hundreds of thousands of residents, including many of Paladin’s customers, without power and caused more than $50 billion in property damage and business interruption.
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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!
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2012
A living wall works on many levels – aesthetically, functionally and invisibly - in the way it dampens room noise. The biofilter is a calming and visually appealing addition to any building, a place where people like to gather in an environment of enhanced oxygen-rich air provided by the mass of plants. Anecdotal evidence suggests people feel better in buildings that have living walls and register fewer sick days.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Settlement of foundation can be defined as its permanent downward displacement. There are two basic causes of foundation settlement: Settlement Due.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2012
This latest model is the largest Hitachi dump truck and one of the most technologically advanced products of its kind. It features the Advanced Hitachi AC Drive System, which is the only one available on the market to be designed and built by the same manufacturer. The AC Drive System was developed using advanced propulsion technology, which delivers a new level of efficiency and greatly enhances productivity on any mining operation.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 9, 2012
RACINE, Wis. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Case Construction Equipment named Hubbard Construction the winner of the Case Community Challenge. The program recognized construction contractors for supporting their local communities with significant community service projects.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2012
American Chemistry Council (ACC) is touting projections in a new report by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) showing that combining building efficiency improvements-made possible by innovations in chemistry–with lower-carbon fuels could lead to a 41 percent reduction in energy use and a 70& reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. read more.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Water-cement ratio is detrimental for concrete. We always try to restrict the water-cement ratio in order to achieve higher strength. The chemical.
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Located on a dense site next to ‘Sustainability Street’ at the University of British Columbia, the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability [CIRS] houses 200 researchers from private, public, and NGO sectors, who work together with the common mission of accelerating sustainability.
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