Construction Business Owner

JULY 15, 2015

In the construction business, there is no asset more valuable than employees. Projects are won because of a company's reputation, which is built on skills, talents and expertise. While the aim is for clients to be satisfied and happy with the finished work, employee engagement directly impacts the bottom line. According to recent research conducted by Gallup and the Global Workforce Survey, disengaged employees rank among the top three business threats, with each disengaged employee costing a co

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HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2015

Online retailers opening their first physical stores need to be as well-versed in a shopping center’s holy trinity as proven and successful bricks-and-mortar retailers already are. Not too long ago, many retailers and shopping center developers were getting a bit nervous as e-commerce began taking a bite out of their traditional in-store business.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 17, 2015

To further understand the use of lead services in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you utilize construction lead services? 2. If yes, which construction lead service(s) do you utilize? 3. If yes, approximately how much do you spend annually on construction lead services?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 15, 2015

Last week I was attending an industry conference where one of the keynote speakers was Mr. James Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge, Inc. James is a fellow Texas A&M Aggie and a personal friend, so I made sure to sit in the front row to take advantage of any heckling opportunities that presented themselves. Despite myself, James once again had me enthralled with his vision of the pace and direction of information technology and the inevitable impact this will have on the construction industry.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 14, 2015

As a business owner, you have dozens of decisions to make about allocating equipment assets and labor resources to projects you have been hired to complete. You should take into consideration the type of work to be performed, the most efficient machine for the job and the likelihood that operators will be proficient enough at the controls to help turn a profit.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2015

Atlas Copco reported a 16.8 percent year-over-year revenue increase in its second fiscal quarter. Orders received in the second quarter rose 12 percent year-over-year to $3.13 billion. Europe had a 10 percent order increase in local currencies. “In spite of a generally low level of capital investments, we saw good demand for industrial tools, assembly systems, vacuum solutions and small- and medium-sized compressors,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. .

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Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2015

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The top trade markets for Maryland goods and services are Canada ($1.9 billion), Saudi Arabia ($915 million) and China ($714 million), with transportation equipment, chemicals and electronic products leading the surge. Business Report: Maryland Exports Hit Record Level In 2014 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 16, 2015

Enclosed generators offer a wealth of flexibility. In addition to the power-providing benefits of all generators, they can extend the range of power availability to remote areas of a jobsite, beyond the reasonable reach of power distribution cabling from a primary power source. Compared to generators contained by site-built enclosures, enclosed generators usually offer superior sound attenuation, safety and ease of operation.

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Digger Blog

JULY 15, 2015

Here’s a beast. maybe not the biggest, weighing at 45 tonnes, but certainly fierce-looking for all that. It’s the new R 950 Tunnel crawler excavator from Liebherr-France. Produced at the manufacturer’s Colmar facility, it’s designed to be compact to get inside tunnel construction sites and tear away at the rock face. It is the successor the R 944 C Tunnel, with improved breakout forces naturally, and can work in tunnels that are between five and eight metres high.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2015

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) publicly opposed a provision to the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that would expand the allowable length for each tractor trailer from 28 to 33 feet, reports Albany Times Union.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 14, 2015

New smartphone and tablet App makes it easier to work with copper, both in the field and for DIY projects. Plumbers, HVAC technicians and contractors working out in the field now have a new app that makes it easier to obtain information about copper tube, piping and fittings. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 14, 2015

A recent sustainability study by G&S Business Communications found that the construction industry is one of the lowest-ranked industries for a "green reputation." CBO recently sat down with the author of the study, Ron Loch, to discuss why Americans ranked the construction industry so low and what the industry can do to better its reputation. Loch is the managing director of sustainability consulting at G&S Business Communications.

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Business Facilities

JULY 13, 2015

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Sustainability innovation is powering business growth: Between 2010 and 2013, revenues from company-defined portfolios of sustainable products and services grew by 91%, according to a new study from The Conference Board. Sustainability Initiatives Can Drive Corporate Revenue Growth and Innovation appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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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?

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2015

Two Florida construction companies were cited $153,090 in penalties for putting its workers in danger, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA cited two willful, one repeat and two serious violations to Transformers Construction Services Inc. and Buildtronix LLC after inspections in February and April 2015 were initiated as part of the agency's Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 15, 2015

The elements of marketing that can go into developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Patrick King has published a worthy blog posting, where he outlines the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you can measure to determine if your architectural, engineering and construction marketing is on track. This list is exhaustive — and if you try to measure all of these things — might be exhausting.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 13, 2015

Construction site cameras are becoming more common on a wider range of projects for various uses. But are they worth the cost and the hassle? In Figure 1, you can review some of the benefits of using jobsite cameras. Some are benefits to owners, others to general contractors and on-site managers and others to the marketing or legal teams.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 13, 2015

Terry Delany is 22-year green industry veteran. He is a partner with Davis+Delany, who specialize in attracting, selecting and retaining world-class employees. He can be reached at terry@davisdelany.com.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 15, 2015

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) updated its Grader Safety Manual with new “industry-recognized” pictorials that help communicate effective safety messages to equipment end-users. The pictorial graphics conform to ISO and ANSI standards and are included in the AEM Pictorial Database. The AEM Grader Safety Manual describes preparing for safe equipment operation, safe operation guidelines and important equipment maintenance.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 17, 2015

We published our first issue of Chicago Construction News yesterday. Yesterday, we launched Chicago Construction News. This publication’s early success connects a relatively long history and some important business management, marketing and survival lessons. I had originally investigated the idea of launching in Chicago in 2003, at the peak of perhaps one of the most poorly managed and executed business expansion strategies you could imagine (one for which I bear full responsibility.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 17, 2015

In May, USG Corporation, a building products company, was named Innovator of the Year today by The Executives’ Club of Chicago.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 14, 2015

Green Tech Lawn Care has partnered with a local solar panel installer, Brighter Side Energy, to provide customers with a greener approach to their lawn care.

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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!

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Construction Equipment

JULY 16, 2015

A pile driver attached to a crane flipped over on its side in a pile of loose dirt and took down power lines on Hendricks Causeway in Ridgefield, N.J., reports CBS New York. One utility pole landed on top of a car, but no injuries were reported. Approximately 260 people were left without power in the area. .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 13, 2015

Why is “low price wins the job” so prevalent in the construction industry, and what can you do to escape the trap? You should read closely Mike Jeffries’ recent posting describing how decisions are not primarily made on price , because price-sensitive decision-making seems to rule the business mind-set of far too many contractors. The game in the traditional practice is “Low bid wins the job” and the biggest anger occurs among sub-trades and suppliers when general c

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 14, 2015

A recent sustainability study by G&S Business Communications found that the construction industry is one of the lowest-ranked industries for a "green reputation." CBO recently sat down with the author of the study, Ron Loch, to discuss why Americans ranked the construction industry so low and what the industry can do to better its reputation. Loch is the managing director of sustainability consulting at G&S Business Communications.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 17, 2015

Today's Guest Article Is From Donna Wylie. Get more sales, book more jobs, encourage repeat business and referrals – all without spending a dime. Sound like a fairy tale? I assure you, it is not only possible, it’s proven. And it’s simple; so simple, in fact, that many people will scoff at the idea and ignore the advice.

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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!

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Construction Equipment

JULY 13, 2015

Police identified the owner of Civil Construction LLC in Great Falls, Va., as the prime suspect in a case involving the theft of an excavator, reports WJLA. The owner of Aves Construction called local police to report that its John Deere excavator, valued at $105,000, was stolen.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 12, 2015

We’re publishing the first “new” issue of Chicago Construction News within days. Sometimes I laugh about my luck. How could I have predicted the unplanned circumstances that allowed my US business to survive for almost a decade that resulted from a classic (and utterly embarrassing) business error in trying to expand the enterprise to a new market ( North Carolina: Northcarolinaconstructionnews.com ) in 2004-5 when the overall picture was crumbling.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2015

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