Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2014
'Many construction firms have limited staff and resources dedicated to HR. You alone, or a small team of employees, may be solely responsible for benefits administration, payroll and routine HR administration. The good news is that HR does not have to be time-consuming and tedious. Investing in the right technologies can help streamline your HR processes and have a significant impact on your bottom line.
The Constructor
JUNE 26, 2014
'PORTAL METHOD OF APPROXIMATE ANALYSIS The portal method is an approximate analysis used for analysing building frames subjected to lateral loading.
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FDR Safety
JUNE 25, 2014
'A long overdue reform will now allow drivers and motor carriers to be able to “set the record straight” as it relates to their traffic offenses. In the past, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) accepted state-generated traffic offense citations which were uploaded to its Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database which collects carrier and driver safety performance data.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 22, 2014
'This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council for the purpose of adopting the International Green Construction Code. The IgCC will be adopted as an overlay in conjunction with existing building, fire and related codes and will apply when a permit is required, except the new green code will not apply to: 1 or 2 family dwellings, multiple family dwellings that contain no more than 5 units, a structure that is LEED Silver certified or higher, or a structure that is ASH
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Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2014
'One of the worst forms of waste in business is underutilizing the knowledge and ability of your workers. In fact, research shows that among companies that have won awards for innovation, more than 50 percent of the winning ideas came from the rank and file, not from management. A company’s workers often have an advantage in many situations simply because they are closer to the problems that need to be addressed.
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FDR Safety
JUNE 23, 2014
'An article on an Australian safety website described the tragic death of a worker whose coat was caught in a lathe and asked the question that is the title of this article: Can metal lathes be made safe? The article went on to offer the following ideas: “How can these risks be minimised? A simple interlocked chuck guard connected via a Category 4 control system in accordance with AS 4024.1 that prevents the machine from starting while open will remove or significantly reduce most lathe safety r
BD+C
JUNE 27, 2014
'If you''re looking for insights on who''s buying homes these days, one of the many angles you can approach it from is generational. Two weeks ago, we posted an infographic chronicling generational preferences of amanities in home-buying. This infographic, also from John Burns Real Estate Consulting, shows who is actually out in the market buying homes--and how much they''re paying for them.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
'In order to grasp the appropriate ways to pursue or defend a bond claim in a meaningful way, contractors should have some background on what payment bonds are and how they work. In the context of construction projects, bonds can be divided into three primary types: bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds.
BIM & Beam
JUNE 24, 2014
'As a step towards better serving the demand for BIM-based workflows in the structural steel industry.Autodesk has become an Associate Member of the American Institute of Steel Construction. "AISC is happy Autodesk has joined the Institute as an associate member,” said Scott Melnick, Vice President of AISC and Editor and Publisher of Modern Steel Construction, AISC.
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Safety Services Company
JUNE 26, 2014
'Hard hats are a crucial piece of your employees PPE, but how safe is it? Because they are durable, hard hat safety is easy to overlook. ANSI statute Z89.1-2009 requires that all approved hard hats be marked with their manufacture date as well as their class designation. Most manufacturers recommend replacing the suspension system of the hard hats annually.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2014
'The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently announced the winners for Best Tall Buildings of 2014. A press release from the council says the buildings were judged based on a project''s "contribution to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment", and for "achieving sustainability at the broadest level". Moreover, other factors such as"eccentric shapes, new programs and uses [that] challenge traditional perceptions of tall buildings" or greenery at height in
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
'Your phone rings, and it’s a call you were not anticipating. About five years ago, you were the general contractor for a new multi-tenanted building, and now the building owner has called to inform you that the facility is facing issues with water intrusion. You have officially been put on ?notice, and your company is being sued for damages and repairs.
Digger Blog
JUNE 25, 2014
'With an investment of £1 million, Plantforce Attachments opened in April 2013, headed up by Sam Mercer. Within six months it was rapidly apparent that the initial range of 75 attachments was not enough to meet customer demand, especially in the demolition sector. So in September 2013 they invested another £500,000 to boost the attachment fleet beyond 100 items.
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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?
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 27, 2014
'Recently, Dina Dwyer-Owens, the chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, a holding company of seven franchise businesses, including Mr. Rooter, has been appointed to executive chairwoman. Besides her passion to help others be successful, she continually surrounds herself and The Dwyer Group with individuals that strive for excellence and want to serve others. read more.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2014
'See them before you miss them. Or better: take action. For 26 years, the Trust for Historic Preservation has compiled a list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places as an effort to raise awareness about the threats facing the nation’s greatest treasures of architectural, cultural and natural significance. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
'The world is witnessing a new Renaissance. Just as Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo and Titian defined a generation of classical painting, sculpting, mathematics and literature, a new revolution surges in the world of business. For the last few decades, innovative business leaders have dramatically altered the landscape with groundbreaking ideas that have forever changed how the world lives.
Digger Blog
JUNE 27, 2014
'JCB had a new 457 wheel loader, the JS300 tracked excavator and a new series of midi excavators. The JCB 457 (pictured below) is the first machine with the new CommandPlus cab, engine cover and rear counterweight design, all of which are designed to improved visibility, lower noise levels, increase internal space and generally improve they daily life of the operator.
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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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2014
'A proposed change to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) could make it considerably easier for architects and engineers to make buildings more energy efficient. Among those supporting the proposed outcome-based compliance path in IgCC is New Buildings Institute (NBI), which believes that building energy codes by nature are prescriptive, limiting the ability of architects and engineers to use integrated systems and innovative technologies necessary for lowering a building’s en
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2014
'As a continuation of LVMH Group’s tradition of art patronage, the Foundation Louis Vuitton is established to encourage and promote contemporary artistic creation internationally. The foundation''s building is nearing completion and will be open to public on October 27 2014. The building, a 125,000-sf glass structure designed in Frank Gehry’s signature curvaceous shape planned in the verdant 16 th arrondissement, will house eleven galleries dedicated to permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
'On his first day on the job as a temporary worker for Bacardi Bottling Corp, Lawrence Daquan “Day” Davis died after being crushed by a palletizer machine. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) eventually cited the company with 12 alleged safety violations relating to the death of Davis. When announcing the citations, the agency also said it was proposing nearly $200,000 in penalties.
Digger Blog
JUNE 27, 2014
'The Cat G315B WH waste handling grapple is designed for hydraulic excavators with operating weights ranging from 15 to 22 tonnes. The new grapple is an addition to the Cat G300 Series and – according to Cat – is designed to handle large volumes of low-density material, such as plastic and foam products. "The addition of the G315 WH grapple expands our current work-tool offering to the growing number of businesses in waste handling and recycling,” says Dick Hermann, commerc
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 26, 2014
'Representative from both Healthcare Design & Construction, LLC and Petra Integrated Construction Strategies, both subsidiaries of The Innovation Institute, in collaboration with the National Association of Women in Construction, hosted a tour of the new Innovation Lab in Newport Beach, California for a group of 39 female high school students from Orange County high schools.
BD+C
JUNE 26, 2014
'New research from a George Washington University research group and LOCUS, a coalition of real estate investors that''s part of Smart Growth America,says that offices in “Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs)” bring developers 74% more rent per square foot. The study, “Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s Largest Metros,” also found that areas that rank high for walkable development average 38% higher GDP than lower-ranking communities. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 24, 2014
'The labor shortage is a hot-button topic in the industry today, spurring numerous questions and discussions in CBO’s LinkedIn group about finding skilled tradespeople who are motivated, hardworking and capable of completing quality work. Pete Curtis, member of CBO’s LinkedIn group and owner of Mountain Peak Home Improvements in Council Bluffs, Iowa, asked the following question: How do we find qualified subcontractors who will do the job with excellence?
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 26, 2014
'New Program Celebrates Graduation to Journeyman Status With Complimentary Professional Tool Bag. In a continuing effort to promote the plumbing profession while encouraging the development of the next generation of professional plumbers, BrassCraft Manufacturing is helping to start off young careers right with a practical gift: A professional plumber''s tool bag. read more.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 25, 2014
'Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Quest Diagnostics has announced that it will expand its presence in Lenexa and hire 500 workers for its new Quest Diagnostics National Operations Center. The center is expected to be fully operational in 2015. “Quest Diagnostics is creating hundreds of jobs in Lenexa, which will benefit our state’s economy,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George.
BD+C
JUNE 27, 2014
'Even though open-air markets have existed a disproportionately longer time than super markets and other types of grocery stores, there hasn’t been much innovation injected into the vendors’ stands, both in design and functionality. Body Image: read more.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2014
'In the ever-evolving world of instantly available information, contractors must be able to determine which information is accurate and usable on the jobsite. Even when the information is provided via printed plans and documents, it is often transferred to a digital form or via models created using building information modeling (BIM) applications. This transfer of intelligent information is a critical point in the construction process and is vital to a project’s overall success.
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