Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'As a business owner, you cannot simply put in your three-month notice before retiring from your company. Because owning a business is not like a typical job with a retirement plan, business owners must create their own exit plans. A successful exit plan should maximize the value of the business and plan for the succession of the management team.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'For several years beginning in 1983, the problem of the durability of concrete structures was a major topic of interest in Japan. The creation of.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'With the increasing use and prevalence of social media, it is no surprise that the 2013 Social Media Summit for Construction was the greatest attended event in CMA webcast history. Panelists included Carrie Halle, former marketing director for Knaack/Weather Guard, and Brian Stokoe, social media strategist for Caterpillar Inc. CMA Chairman Neil Brown moderated the panel.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. The University actually threw the first punch on June 11th when it filed U.S.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Whether you operate a small, mid-size or large construction company, fleet management will keep you up at night. Most contractors practice due diligence in evaluating the numbers on large capital expenditures like wheel loaders and excavators. However, business owners often do not give that same level of consideration to acquiring more inexpensive equipment like vibratory plate compactors and rammers.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'With the increasing use and prevalence of social media, it is no surprise that the 2013 Social Media Summit for Construction was the greatest attended event in CMA webcast history. Panelists included Carrie Halle, former marketing director for Knaack/Weather Guard, and Brian Stokoe, social media strategist for Caterpillar Inc. CMA Chairman Neil Brown moderated the panel.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'Last Friday, the U.S. General Services Administration announced that it has issued its recommendation on the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. In its recommendation to the Department of Energy, GSA recommended both the Green Building Initiative''s Green Globes 2010 and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED 2009 as the third party certification systems that the federal government will use.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'In 2007, firms in New England had more construction and development work than they could handle. Then, a great recession opened a chasm of dormancy seemingly too wide to bridge.
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 27, 2013
'I had the opportunity while on vacation in Southern Utah recently, to talk with a veteran project manager in the high-tech field. My friend has managed projects for two of the most recognizable names in tech for more than ten years. From my construction experience, I (thought) I saw an opportunity to pitch our time-tested critical path method analysis method for high tech projects, and to demonstrate its value to a young, smart person with responsibilities similar to a construction PM’s.
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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
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'The idea of shared workspaces is not new. Corporations and institutions have employed "hoteling" concepts for decades. What''s new is the scale of these projects. Large corporations like GlaxoSmithKline and CBRE are implementing "first come first serve"-type workplace concepts across entire floors and buildings—all in an effort to use their space more effectively and, in CBRE''s case, reduce rent costs.
Stok
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'For building projects aiming to improve energy efficiency, achieve LEED certification or push their sustainability and high performance standards all the way to net zero energy, roofs are an underutilized resource for achieving green building goals. With the same footprint as the rest of the building, rooftop strategies such as cool roofs, passive design, renewable […].
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Building Information Modeling (BIM) is gaining ground as construction participants recognize the benefits of computer modeling. However, participants should enter this new modeling world recognizing that these opportunities come with costs and risks. Understanding the risks associated with BIM can help contractors manage and make the most of this new technology.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Mike Simmon with Grasshopper talks about the company''s recent launch of EFI engine-powered zero-turn mowers, along with the company''s popular tilt-up deck feature which makes servicing, transport and storage easier.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Architectural history will, once again, be made on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland this Friday with the grand opening of the Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center and its cultural centerpiece, a newly constructed building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Known as a "Usonian" house, the home was designed by Wright in 1939, and it is the first time this particular Wright design has ever been built.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'The Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition and Seminar (BICES 2013) opened on Oct. 15, 2013 at the Beijing Jiuhua International Exhibition Center. Zoomlion exhibited 13 products at the exhibition. Under the theme of “Honesty & Service,” the company highlighted its focus on post-sales and aftermarket services. These services, which will be offered in the Chinese market from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31, 2013, include free equipment checks, product training and operator certification.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'If you view information technology (IT) as a necessary evil, you’re not alone. The construction industry traditionally has spent less on IT as a percent of revenue than most other industries. However, that’s quickly changing.
Revit OpEd
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Revit tells me there is a new update available. At first when I clicked on the link it reported web update 1. Well I checked again and it seems to be working now. Here are some links so you don''t have to wait to get told via Revit communication center (especially if it is off for you). Revit 2014 Update 2 Links Revit 2014 (Onebox) Revit Architecture 2014 Revit Structure 2014 Revit MEP 2014.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) with Kossmann.dejong+Rambøll+Freddy Madsen+KiBiSi have completed the Danish National Maritime Museum in Helsingør. By marrying the crucial historic elements with an innovative concept of galleries and way-finding, BIG’s renovation scheme reflects Denmark''s historical and contemporary role as one of the world''s leading maritime nations.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'Volvo Construction Equipment saw a total net sales decline of 7 percent in the third quarter of 2013, compared to third-quarter 2012—from SEK 1.3 billion ($2.09 billion) to SEK 12.2 billion ($1.9 billion). The company reported a positive operating margin of 4 percent, which Volvo attributes to efficiency enhancements, cost control measures and a balanced inventory level.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Earlier in 2013, forecasters were anticipating a severe weather season with conditions favorable for breeding strong storms, but to the surprise of many weather experts, it has been a relatively quiet summer across the country, with few significant weather events. Looking Back at 2013.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), explains why OPEI''s new ethanol education campaign is so important as higher volumes of ethanol-blended fuel such as E15 begin finding their way to market.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'Steven Holl Architects has been selected by near unanimous jury decision as the winner of the new Culture and Art Center of Qingdao City competition, besting OMA and Zaha Hadid Architects. The 2 million-sf project for four museums is the heart of the new extension of Qingdao, China, planned for a population of 700,000. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'Construction Equipment magazine announced its inaugural class of the Under 40 in Construction Equipment Awards. Twenty-four winners comprise the Class of 2013, representing disciplines across the construction equipment industry. The list includes asset managers who run equipment fleets, operators, construction-company owners, operator trainers, distributors and manufacturers.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'The news media is full of stories about construction companies victimized by employee fraud. While many contractors spend time and energy thinking about projects and the problems that could arise, they often overlook a major and costly risk—the possibility that a trusted employee will commit fraud within the company.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'efco has been a well-known brand on the world stage for 40 years, and now the company looks to build U.S. awareness after completing a move from Ohio to Minnesota.
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Digger Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'P Flannery Plant Hire has supplied approximately 100 items of general heavy plant to the project, which considering it is based in Wembley and its most northerly depot is in Cheshire, strikes me as pretty good going. Among the equipment supplied by Flannery is a pair of new Volvo A25F articulated haulers. With a carrying capacity of 24 tonnes and heaped capacity of 15m³ the Volvo A25F has a maximum speed of 53kph.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'SDLG has launched its retail efforts in North America with the opening of its first store in Turlock, Calif., on Oct. 24, 2013. The store will serve as the flagship location for the North American dealer network.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Earlier in 2013, forecasters were anticipating a severe weather season with conditions favorable for breeding strong storms, but to the surprise of many weather experts, it has been a relatively quiet summer across the country, with few significant weather events. Looking Back at 2013.
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