Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 23, 2015
As the temperature begins to drop, workers are preparing for winter replacing their old, worn-out work boots. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing safety footwear. Each boot carries a variety of features, technology and protective attributes. And once you throw sleet, snow and rain into the mix, the search for the right fit can be overwhelming. .
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry. Yet despite all its positives, 2015 wasn’t without its commercial construction challenges. Here’s a look back at our top “highs” and “lows” from 2015: A high point for Englewood Construction in 2015 was the opportunity to expand relationships with existing clients such as Coo
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Last week the 114th Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 when the Senate passed H.R. 2029 by a vote of 65 to 33. On December 18, 2015 President Obama signed the acts into law that will extend over 50 expired or expiring provisions of the tax code. This blog post is not going to address the tax breaks for horse racing, Puerto Rican rum makers, NASCAR, or film productions, or for that matter most of the content of the 887
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Proposal design is a challenging topic. Everybody seems to have their own opinion about what your proposals should look like. As someone trying to get a proposal out the door, dealing with proposal design can be frustrating. Especially if the people with those opinions don’t have any graphic design training. While you understand their opinions are important, they can feel arbitrary or baseless.
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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
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Leadership isn't just something you do, it's something you become. Hiring managers want to know why a potential employee has switched jobs, and sometimes companies, every three to five years. Often, the blame might fall to his or her employees, who seem to stop growing and doubt ownership's commitment to the goal they are asked to reach.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 19, 2015
The way you gather names — and their value to your business — depends ultimately on how you frame your relationships, from beginning to end. The online marketing mantra these days is inbound, content marketing. Instead of pounding the pavement, potential clients come to your door, or more accurately, your emailbox. You design a wonderfully effective website, attract enough traffic, and then interested potential purchasers respond at a minimum with their email address, and even more p
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 21, 2015
I was reading recently (in a couple forums) about a problem with background processing and views using Color Fills. Autodesk acknowledged the issue and they've just issued an update for called Revit 2016 R2 Update 1, and there is an Update Release 11 available now for Revit 2015. In the release notes they reference color fills when closing a document that uses them.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 23, 2015
As the temperature begins to drop, workers are preparing for winter replacing their old, worn-out work boots. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing safety footwear. Each boot carries a variety of features, technology and protective attributes. And once you throw sleet, snow and rain into the mix, the search for the right fit can be overwhelming. .
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Strong demand for construction projects fueled job growth in November in 38 states compared to October and in all but six states over the past 12 months, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Ari Galper. Sales trainer Ari Galper shares a client story in his marketing letter that reminds of the importance of developing a sales and business system that brings humanity and listening into the process as a key element. The client, he said, had developed a solid lead generation system, but the salespeople weren’t converting the leads into orders.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 25, 2015
Merry Christmas 2015! This Is The Time Of Year For Reflection On All The Good Times Of 2015. Time To Bask In Your Successes, Lessons Learned From Your Challenges. And To Look Forward To A Brighter And Better Year. Wishing You And Yours A Very Merry Christmas!
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Every business has customers who love it and customers who don't. However, in today's connected world, both happy and unhappy customers can find a large audience for either opinion. Potential buyers spend time online reading about others' experiences with your business, and there are a lot of reviews out there shaping opinions. Just as people take time to write online reviews, others take time to read them.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Kobelco Construction Machinery and Kobelco Cranes announced plans to merge the businesses at the start of its new fiscal year in April 2016, reports Vertikal.net. Owner Kobe Steel separated out the crane business in 2004 after its Kobelco construction equipment business teamed up with Case New Holland to build excavators. It has now decided to re-merge the two companies in order to strengthen its equipment business ready for further growth.
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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?
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 22, 2015
This is an echo of a post from October 2011. I emphasize this concept in every session I do that is focused on Revit MEP and I think it's worth stating again. Revit MEP elements, like electrical panels and receptacles or HVAC equipment and diffusers, have a Parent - Child relationship. Revit calls this a Logical Relationship. In contrast the physical relationship is described with duct/pipe but there is no equal for electrical systems.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 23, 2015
VXI Global Solutions To Create 570 Jobs In Metro Atlanta originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. VXI Global Solutions, a business processing and information technology outsourcing services provider, will open a call center in College Park, GA in 2016, creating 570 jobs. VXI specializes in call center and business process outsourcing services, software development, quality assurance testing and infrastructure outsourcing.
PC Construction
DECEMBER 22, 2015
It was quite a day this past Saturday at Spruce Peak at Stowe with the opening of the Village Center Ice Rink and the Stowe Mountain Club. Though winter has been slow to arrive in.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 23, 2015
U.S. Steel postponed plan to construct a 1.6 million ton electric arc furnace at its Fairfield Works facility in Alabama, reports Forbes. U.S. Steel says it can meet declined demand for steel with its existing production facility.
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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 Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2015
DENVER, Colo. -- Ware Malcomb was recognized recently by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association at the organization’s annual convention and awards gala with a 25th Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Award for its work on the Prologis Stapleton Business Center North Building 1 located in Denver, Colorado. .
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Heartland Foods Adding 150 Jobs in Central Indiana originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Heartland Food Products Group, a producer and marketer of low calorie sweeteners, drink mixes, coffee and nutritional beverages, will expand its operations in Indianapolis, creating up to 187 new jobs by 2020. Heartland will invest approximately $26 million to increase production capacity at its Indianapolis facility.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 23, 2015
There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. A listing of potential JOC documents and document templates and associated reporting requirements provides some insight as to what goes in to setting up, or standing up a JOC program.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 23, 2015
Construction at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans will total $807 million and create approximately 13,000 jobs, reports The Times-Picayune. Construction includes expanding the 650,000-square-foot terminal to 760,500 square feet with 30 gates to accommodate larger jets.
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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
DECEMBER 22, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota United FC recently announced it has selected Mortenson Construction as the construction manager for the team's planned $120-million, 20,000-seat stadium in St. Paul, Minnesota. The stadium will be the home for Major League Soccer in the state of Minnesota.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 22, 2015
GM Financial To Build Facility In San Antonio, TX originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. General Motors Financial Company, Inc. will build a new financial servicing center in San Antonio, TX , creating up to 500 new jobs within the next four years. The 100,000-square-foot facility will be built on 13.8 acres of land off of Raymond E.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 22, 2015
I, and the CJE Board of Directors, respectfully invite you to join THE CENTER FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING EXCELLENCE. The value and importance of Job Order Contracting in supporting real property portfolios is at its highest ever! JOC’s role in managing the never ending list of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects remains vital to the efficient delivery of quality, on-demand services.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 21, 2015
The Historical Construction Equipment Association launched its newest online auction of vintage sales literature. Current offerings include Acme Road Machinery Company, J. D. Adams, Advance Engineering Company and Caterpillar publications. The offerings will be updated frequently. All proceeds benefit the HCEA.
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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
DECEMBER 21, 2015
This week the gallery features a line of faucets with a black PVD finish, new press inserts designed to reduce stagnation, short drop-in anchors, a selection of water pressure reducing valves and more. read more.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2015
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Level 10 Construction recently announced it has completed a $65-million renovation of the Silevo California Technology Center in Fremont, California, a two-building solar fabrication and R&D facility. Level 10 Construction provided Design-Build services for the 200,000-square-foot project, working with architect M+W Group, Integrated Engineering Services, Inc. and Degenkolb Engineering U.S.A.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Consumer models Z445, Z645, Z655 and Z665 affected; fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing.
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