Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Investing in equipment and systems to keep employees safe is a key concern for all construction firms. The National Safety Council estimates that a workplace injury costs employers $30,000 on average. Additionally, Liberty Mutual estimates that each dollar invested in injury prevention reduces costs for employers by $2 or more.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 11, 2015
The U.S. Green Building Council is soliciting comments on its proposal to change the prerequisites of the current LEED 2009 rating system increasing the minimum energy performance thresholds. Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC CEO and founding chair, announced on October 29, 2014 that users will be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 13, 2015
A Russian engineer developed a 3D mobile printer called Apis Cor that can be trucked to a construction site, set up quickly and print a house in 24 hours, reports 3DPrint.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 10, 2015
We cannot (nor should not) escape the rapid progress/evolution of communications technology. Today, we are mostly connected to virtually anyone, almost instantly. The constant, massive and rapidly increasing volume of information and data sometimes overwhelms us — but most of the time, we sift quite quickly and discover what matters the most. In the case of AEC services, undoubtedly what matters most is your reputation.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2015
The ability to ensure that the correct tool is in the correct place at all times is crucial for any construction jobsite. Whether it is in time, labor or even replacement costs, loss occurs whenever a tool isn’t available when needed. Having complete control over construction site tools and equipment provides the efficiency and cost savings needed to compete in today’s market.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2015
A system for improving the safety and efficiency of construction equipment is the aim of a three-year, $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to a team of researchers from Penn State and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The project will initially focus on mobile cranes, which have recently been involved in numerous construction site accidents.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Online Community Advisor’s white paper on Lean Content Marketing provides some worthy insights. Online Community Advisor publishes some worthy (and free) resources for social media and online marketing, and its offer of a free white paper on Lean Content Marketing appealed to me. Most of us don’t have great resources for content marketing, but the message behind its importance becomes crystal clear based on this assertion: Today’s buyer is different.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2015
For construction companies, creating a workflow that operates effortlessly has not always been an easy undertaking. Unlike conventional workplaces, connectivity isn't always guaranteed and traditional devices are not necessarily sturdy enough for the less-than-forgiving construction jobsites. But, thanks to a number of advances in software, hardware and wireless connectivity, a seamless workflow is now well within a contractor's reach.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2015
The CDA collaborated with the UA to develop a copper installation training curriculum as part of the eighteen week UA Veterans in Piping (VIP) – Sprinkler initiative. read more.
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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 Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2015
. . The FAA granted UAV services company Aerial Scouts Inc. a 333 Exemption to fly over local area commercial construction sites and provide services including low altitude HD aerial imagery, 3D mapping, building inspection, surveying and live video feed.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 16, 2015
A perspective of New York City from Google’s NYC headquarters. There’s an old business adage that you can ask for one or two, but never three of the primary objectives: Speed, price, and quality. Almost inevitably, you’ll experience trade-offs, and if you see a situation where someone is promising or expecting the “impossible” the challenge is to step in and show why it can’t be done. .
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 14, 2015
General contractors, subcontractors and business owners risk substantial financial loss if they enter into contracts that are not supported by their insurance program. This risk has increased since the Insurance Services Office (ISO) made significant revisions to Additional Insured Endorsement forms in 2013, creating even more unexpected exposures and liabilities.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2015
What makes Marlin Mechanical Corporation unique when compared to other mechanical contracting companies? read more.
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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?
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Following an investigation of a worker death, OSHA found that contractors were aware of the deadly hazards at their construction site and allowed crews to continue construction work, reports EHS Today. Carlos Moncayo, 22, was killed when the 14-foot-deep trench in which he was working collapsed and buried him to death.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Eva’s Phoenix provides accommodation for Toronto-area homeless youth. The Carpenters Union Local 27 has contributed $100,000 to support the construction of a new facility to replace the existing one (which will be demolished soon to make room for a condo development.). In a way, the news release announcing Carpenters Union Local 27 ‘s $100,000 contribution to support the capital campaign to relocate a Toronto youth homeless shelter/facility is a simple story.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Ask any experienced project manager about the biggest challenge of delivering projects on time and on budget, and the conversation will always come down to people. In construction, efficient project management is highly dependent on the performance of the workforce. This critical business function is impacted by a shrinking number of qualified practitioners and a need for greater specialization.
Revit OpEd
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Dan Stine shared this dialog with me this morning. The wording it contains makes one think Revit is attempting to save in an older version, but that isn't possible. In this case he had Revit 2015 open already and inadvertently double clicked on a Revit 2016 project file. He eventually saw another dialog that confirmed the file could not be saved in an earlier format.
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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 Equipment
OCTOBER 15, 2015
The $1.3 Bayonne Bridge elevation project, aimed at accommodating post-Panamaex vessels won’t be completed until 2017 according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, reports ABC News. The project delay, which will raise the bridge by 64 feet, will prevent the East Coast’s busiest port from receiving larger ships.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Non-residential construction starts declined 26.1 percent from August to September in the U.S., according to a new report from construction data provider CMD. September’s new construction total, $15.0 billion, was 41 percent lower than September 2014. The retreat in construction starts reflects the downward trend – June $31.6 billion, July $26.3 billion, August $19.8 billion – in construction activity seen in previous months. read more.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 16, 2015
For construction businesses, on-site workflow is critical to the bottom line, so it is not uncommon to use third party logistics partners to handle raw material deliveries to allow the workforce to focus on core responsibilities. There is a unique use case for construction businesses to benefit from GPS tracking to improve management of time and resources on the jobsite, even without a fleet of their own.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Adams Hudson reminds us his Contractors’ Sales and Marketing Inside r , that the basics behind AEC marketing — at least for the business-to-consumer residential sector — are quite simple. He observes, if you are running into problems, you’ll have one of three problems. Low phone traffic (I would add, web-based inquiries, as more people initially communicate that way).
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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 Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2015
A system for improving the safety and efficiency of construction equipment is the aim of a three-year, $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to a team of researchers from Penn State and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The project will initially focus on mobile cranes, which have recently been involved in numerous construction site accidents.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Q&A with Eric Wenger of Complete Lawn Care, Inc. on the recent pesticide ban in Maryland.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2015
After several quarters of slackening growth, home improvement spending is projected to pick-up pace moving into next year. read more.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 12, 2015
The Jiffyondemand.com website. What do you think about this sort of service? Undoubtedly, there’s been a fair bit of heat and criticism about review/rating and introduction services that purportedly link clients (primarily residential) with trade service providers. And there’s no love lost between contractors and third party verification services , as we’ve reported in our Canadian publications.
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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!
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 15, 2015
The U.S. EPA updated the 1988 underground storage tank (UST) regulations, which took effect Oct. 13. This interactive 10-question quiz by BLR Safety Blog will test how well you know these regulations.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 16, 2015
It Makes Perfect Sense For You To Delegate All The Mind Numbing. Contractor Bookkeeping Service Tasks As You Can! All Contractors will experience embezzlement at some point in their business life if they stay in it long enough. How much money will be lost is easy to predict.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Solar Decathlon will be open to the public through Sunday, October 18. The Solar Decathlon involves 10 contests – each worth 100 points – that evaluate affordability, market appeal, architecture, engineering, communications, comfort, appliances, and the level of energy produced versus energy consumed. read more.
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