Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Construction business owners are facing an unprecedented time in the construction industry. The economy is rebounding from a deep recession that hit this industry harder than any other. Both residential and commercial contractors felt the effects of the downturn, and are now feeling the squeeze of the rebound. Companies are growing and business is picking up.
HardHatChat
JANUARY 19, 2015
'With new hotel construction on the rise, Englewood is reconnecting with clients such as Value Place for projects in 2015. When I look back on 2014, I’m kind of sad to see it go. While it was a good year for commercial general construction, it was by no means a record setting year. What does set 2014 apart is the excitement it generated for the commercial construction industry, the optimism it set for the near future, and, perhaps mostly for sentimental reasons, the opportunity it provided to re
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The Constructor
JANUARY 19, 2015
'Building materials such as concrete, mortar, bricks, wood etc are porous in nature and expand by absorbing moisture from atmosphere and shrink on.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 19, 2015
'As we look ahead at a promising 2015 for the construction industry, my thoughts are on messaging. Right now, the sales and marketing teams here at Dexter + Chaney are gearing up for yet another whirlwind trade show season. With that comes honing the message of what our own construction management software can help our clients achieve. In thinking about how to effectively communicate that message, I was reminded of something I saw during a trade show around this time last year.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Those in the construction industry are always on the go. Regardless of where construction professionals are working—the jobsite, the client’s office, at the airport or even at home—they need to have ready access to critical files and documents without being chained to a desk. Arguably, this is more challenging in the construction industry than in many others, because files can be significant in size, making them difficult or even impossible to share via email.
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The Constructor
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Contaminated construction sites are those which possess risk to human health and environment. With the increase in demand for infrastructure.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 22, 2015
'During this time of year, it seems one thing is on everyone’s minds: football. From the casual fan to the die-hard face-painting types, people love to talk about the game they just watched. I think it’s great. The camaraderie, being a part of something bigger than yourself, the tightening of a community—these are all wonderful things. It all stems from teamwork.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 22, 2015
'Many business owners can identify with feeling anxious and apprehensive before speaking publicly, as the stage is leagues away from the comfort zone of the back office or jobsite. Addressing a crowd of contemporaries is vastly different from delivering a presentation to a small group, but speeches are one of the premiere channels for brand construction—and public speaking prowess is a rubber stamp to your status as a thought leader in your field.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2015
'In 2015, when vaping is out and Marley Natural Weed is in, the largely unrecognized and surging use of electricity associated with marijuana must be considered. Indoor marijuana growing operations accounted for over 1% of all electric consumption in the U.S., according to a 2011 study by Evan Mills, a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researcher.
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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.
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2015
'A video of the new home for the Atlanta Falcons has been released. The star of the show is a retractable roof designed by 360 Architecture (recently aquired by HOK) with eight "roof petals” that will rotate open in less than eight minutes, with the motion of a camera lens. Clad with translucent ETFE, the petals will allow natural light to pass into its interior even when closed.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Komatsu will integrate San Francisco-based Skycatch’s autonomous aerial data capture solution into its new Smart Construction business. Komatsu Smart Construction will leverage Skycatch’s fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle solution and data analytics tools to create “smart job sites of the future,” the company says. Komatsu will offer this new solution initially in Japan through its rental division beginning in February.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Throughout the past several years, the construction software industry has undergone a general consolidation of providers, and that trend was no different in 2014. “Many vendors have purchased companies whose software solutions can fill a technology gap in their existing product line.
SAB Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2015
'The Elliott Residence is a retrofit / addition to a 1930 farmhouse near Ottawa. Designed for durability, energy independence and carbon neutrality, it meets R-2000, ENERGY STAR and GreenHouse, is participating in the 1000 Home Challenge and is Certified LEED Gold.
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BD+C
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Schneider Electric has announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding. According to this agreement, Schneider Electric and Autodesk plan to collaborate to enhance current practices for building lifecycle management based on Building Information Modeling (BIM). read more.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2015
'The American Rental Association (ARA), through its ARA Rental Market Monitor subscription service, forecasts equipment rental industry total revenue growth of 8.1 percent in 2015, reaching $38.5 billion in the U.S. This total includes all three segments — construction/industrial, general tool and party and event. Construction/industrial rental revenue is now forecast to increase 8.5 percent in 2015 to $26 billion, with general tool projected to grow 8.3 percent to $9.9 billion this year and par
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2015
' . It is incumbent for business leaders to prepare for the future. No one can deny the importance of dealing with present-day issues. However, myopic and reactive management is not enough for long-term organization continuity. Economic forces have pounded and decimated organizations. Firms should emerge from the arena calloused and conditioned, lean and focused.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 23, 2015
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. When operational by the end of 2015, the plant will be Utah''s largest solar energy generation facility. Scatec Solar Gets Financing For Solar Plant In Utah appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post Online Features Renewable Energy U.S.
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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
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Work has begun on Tesla Motors’ “gigafactory,” a $5 billion project on 980 acres in Sparks, Nev., that, when at full capacity in 2020, could annually produce 50 gigawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries, or enough for 500,000 of Tesla’s electric cars. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Eighty percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2015 while only 7 percent expect to reduce headcounts according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Everyone gets 168 hours a week. At the end of the week, we all switch over to another week’s inventory of 168 hours.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 22, 2015
'in some fields, such as real estate sales, there seems to be only one answer: pure commission. However, this option isn’t universal within the architectural, engineering and construction community. Residential contracting consultant Michael Stone has never wavered in his belief (and advocacy) that residential contractors should employ sales representatives who work on pure commission.
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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!
BD+C
JANUARY 21, 2015
'Will 3D printing become the future of multifamily construction? One Chinese company tested the waters, and completed a building six stories high, designboom reports. Shanghai-based WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. also built a French-inspired chateau using the 3D printer. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 23, 2015
'The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the January 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $903 billion equipment finance sector.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 23, 2015
'Industry-specific conferences and trade shows are a hallmark of business networking. As an attendee or a sponsored vendor, you will be inundated with a who’s who in your field—from the headlining heavyweights delivering keynotes and breakout sessions to the newcomers looking to create a name and garner beneficial connections.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2015
'It’s no small coincidence that William Hite, president of the United Association of Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians (UA), received the first ever Boy Scouts of America Chicago Area Council AFL- CIO George Meany Award. After all, Meany, the award’s namesake was a plumber himself. read more.
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BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2015
'Investors bet big time on demand for rental properties over homeownership in 2014, when sales of apartment buildings hit a record $110.1 billion, or nearly 15% higher than the previous year, according to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a professional services and investment management firm. Body Image: read more.
SAB Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2015
'Designed and built as an Aging-in-Place affordable housing model with the possibility for a secondary suite, the Passive E House will serve in part as a demonstration. home by having its energy performance monitored over the coming years.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2015
'A simple glance at the latest statistics will remind you that it is probably just a matter of time before catastrophe hits your company. During a crisis, your communication effectiveness either preserves and enhances your reputation or threatens the stability of your business. What you say or do not say will be used against you—every word counts.
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