Construction Business Owner
JUNE 17, 2015
It was 1 a.m. on a night several years ago when a client called with horrific news. The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead." He explained that a motorist had driven into the work zone, striking and killing two employees. The practical steps necessary for the investigation were reviewed, as were the steps to notify the victims' families and OSHA.
FDR Safety
JUNE 19, 2015
In a significant ruling, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has tossed out a machine guarding citation issued by OSHA to an energy company. The citation, issued against Delek Refining, alleged that the company failed to protect workers from exposed rotating shafts on two pieces of machinery in a refinery – a fan and a cooling tower pump motor.
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Green Building Law Update
JUNE 13, 2015
One of the key features of the LEED rating systems is that, after satisfying minimum program requirements and prerequisites, project teams may select from the available compilation of LEED credits. Those options are key not only because there is no one homogenous building type but also because owners may have sustainable features they wish pursued. But surprising to some, there is one LEED credit that stands out, by far, as the least earned.
Carol Hagen
JUNE 15, 2015
Going mobile and paperless is part of the Bluebeam experience so how do you send your PDFs to mobile devices? You can use the email options of EverNote, DropBox and Box. So what makes this a Bluebeam Tip? I’ve created a script for each app ( available in Bluebeam Revu Extreme only ) and pinned it to my tool bar. It’s likely you are sharing these PDFs so you can use hyperlinked documents on all your mobile devices.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 15, 2015
As an employer, why would you want to pay for continuing education for your project managers? What value does that bring to your company? These are common question for construction business owners who are assessing the value of paying for an employee's graduate education. With profit margins slimming, a logical way to reduce overhead expenses would be to reduce or eliminate education benefits.
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Green Building Law Update
JUNE 13, 2015
One of the key features of the LEED rating systems is that, after satisfying minimum program requirements and prerequisites, project teams may select from the available compilation of LEED credits. Those options are key not only because there is no one homogenous building type but also because owners may have sustainable features they wish pursued. But surprising to some, there is one LEED credit that stands out, by far, as the least earned.
Mr Ethics
JUNE 19, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 16, 2015
When you think about workforce development, do you consider the connection between employee benefits and personal development? Dig just below the surface and you will discover a wealth of tools you can use to recruit and retain the best employees. Providing benefits on prevailing wage jobs costs you nothing out of pocket, and it can actually save your company money.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 18, 2015
Sunbelt Rentals posted $2,742.3 million in revenue for its 2015 fiscal year, compared to $2,188.5 million in fiscal 2014, a 25.3-percent increase. Sunbelt’s parent company Ashtead, fiscal 2015 revenue totaled £2,039 million (about U.S. $3.19 billion), compared to £1,635 million a year ago, a 24.7-percent hike.
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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.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 16, 2015
See some of the best work by some of the most talented plumbers we've encountered — and submit your own entries for our wall! Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1. read more.
Mr Ethics
JUNE 19, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2015
It is important for businesses to know the type of information that should or should not be included in a basic employee personnel file. Basic personnel files are accessible to internal personnel, such as supervisors and human resources, as well as people outside the company, such as former employees and federal and state agencies conducting audits or investigating harassment and discrimination claims.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 18, 2015
Equipment managers report more aggressive fleet expansion and replacement midway through 2015 than they forecast at the beginning of the year. In Construction Equipment 's 2015 Annual Report & Forecast published in January, fleet professionals expected to replace fleet at a 9 percent rate. Mid-year, the fleet-replacement rate, which measures the influx of new equipment to replace older units, is 15 percent.
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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?
Business Facilities
JUNE 18, 2015
Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Greater Memphis has an abundant supply of pure, sweet water: the Memphis Sands Aquifer holds nearly 100 trillion gallons of this precious commodity, which is becoming an economic development priority. Industry Focus: Water Resources – Greater Memphis, 100 Trillion Gallons appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Mr Ethics
JUNE 19, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. for the project. Basically, if something goes wrong, we can walk away without much worry.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 19, 2015
Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and Washington D.C. between May 2014 and May 2015, and increased jobs in 28 states and D.C. between April and May of 2015, according to an AGC analysis. California added more new construction jobs (46,600 jobs, up 6.9 percent) between May 2014 and May 2015 than any other state. Other states adding a high number of new construction jobs for the past 12 months included Florida (28,200 jobs, up 7.2 percent), Texas (20,300 jobs, up 3.1 percent), Washington
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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 Marketing Ideas
JUNE 18, 2015
Storytelling — Can yo do it yourself, or should others assist? Ok: You’ve heard a lot about storytelling, and probably in your informal environment, you storytell a lot. sharing experiences, memories, and how you’ve encountered problems, and solved them. If you’ve been successful in your business, your clients also likely have been telling positive stories about your business to your face and behind your back.
BIM & Beam
JUNE 16, 2015
SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2016 significantly accelerates the creation of 2D reinforcement sheets out of 3D-Rebar models in Revit. The product consists of software and a set of families, which can easily be modified to meet local or company standards. Creation of bar lists, bending schedules and cut lists for wire meshes is included as well. Learn more: SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2016 Playlist.
Business Facilities
JUNE 17, 2015
Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Agreement with leading medical marijuana company, Columbia Care, would create state-of-the-art facility and 250 jobs in Monroe County. Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Facility And Dispensary Coming To Kodak’s Eastman Business Park In Rochester, NY appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 17, 2015
The first of 134 assembled steel girder units that will support the Tappan Zee Bridge’s six miles of roadway arrived by barge from upstate New York.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 19, 2015
This story with accompanying video from CNBC shows how new residential water recycling systems are helping combat the drought in California. Content Classification: Curated. read more.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 19, 2015
Plan Your Work Then Work Your Plan - Who Has Time To Plan? Easy To Say And Harder Than Jumping The Grand Canyon In Two Leaps! Do you know of a contracting company that runs smoother than yours? They have the same challenges you do: Getting enough qualified leads to bid on and winning enough of them at a price that is profitable. Finding employees who will arrive on time, do the work and not steal time, materials or customer.
Revit OpEd
JUNE 17, 2015
The stock Revit family Nominal Cut Lumber-Sectio n isn't built very well. Here's an example of it being used in a Drafting View. Notice the dimension style I've used shows a center-line symbol when it comes into contact with a so called center line, which is determined by the use of the IsReference settings; Center (Front/Back) and Center (Left/Right).
Construction Equipment
JUNE 19, 2015
Emergency crews rescued two workers who were left dangling in safety harnesses after scaffolding fell from the side of a building in downtown Richmond, Va., reports CBS 6 News.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 16, 2015
Mobile search continues to rise – is your website ready? Take a look around a crowded restaurant sometime or pretty much anywhere else for that matter, because it’s everywhere — people literally engrossed in their mobile phones … seemingly oblivious to the outside world. read more.
Digger Blog
JUNE 18, 2015
Last year Volvo overhauled its L350F wheeled loader to improve operator comfort and safety. It's time to take a closer look. When introduced in 2007, the L350F represented a complete redesign of the Volvo wheeled loader range. Production of the updated machines began in February 2014, and the new additions complement this original design, which introduced lock-up torque converters and boom suspension for load and carry operations, as well as industry-leading maintenance access.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 16, 2015
An improv theatre — where things don’t always follow script (but the comedians have “scripts” to deal with the unexpected). Stand-up comedians and improvisation artists of course need to roll with the punches. They cannot always be prepared for exactly what to expect and things can sometimes fly in from left field (I suppose at times literally if an audience member decides to take things too far.).
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