Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Industry statistics on the growth of mobile data worldwide speak for themselves. According to the “Cisco Visual Networking Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2011-2016,” global mobile data traffic will increase 18-fold over the next five years, reaching 10.8 exabytes per month by 2016 (one exabyte = one quintillion, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000, bytes).
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
There are a number of problems which can occur in concrete as a result of improper mixing, placing, or curing. The following are common problems that.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
To further understand the construction marketing outlook for 2013 in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. For the coming fiscal year, do you intend to increase or decrease marketing activities and budgets? 2. What is your most important marketing priority for 2013?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts. But in talking to employees from both the business management and operations sides of the company, I also came away with a new way of looking at an old issue.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
We’re going through a radical shift in the way people work and use computers. Increasing availability and affordability of wireless broadband is, for the first time, giving the global workforce true mobility. Many businesses will soon use mobile rugged computers instead of traditional laptops for their everyday computing and communication needs. This shift is drastically changing practices, capabilities and expectations in construction and other industries alike.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Winners of the 2012 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards have been announced. The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 81 sub-categories. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals both by region. SUPERSTAR and STAR (first place/second place respectively) are awarded for each sub-category.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts. But in talking to employees from both the business management and operations sides of the company, I also came away with a new way of looking at an old issue.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Princeton, NJ (November 13, 2012) – The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) has announced a partnership with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), the goal of which is to develop an ongoing relationship in the area of education and the training of their respective members. CFMA and AEMP strive to deliver to their members’ continuing education to maintain high skill levels, and they now seek to share that expertise with one another.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. But while the case is important, it is the bigger picture of safety on college campuses that truly demands action.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
As we continue to highlight winners of the 2012 Construction Marketing STAR Awards, one of the most prestigious categories of the program is the 2012 CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR, awarded to the top entries in each region. This year’s winners are: McGraw-Hill Construction for the Eastern region (McGraw-Hill also won 2012 Best-In-Show), Hilti for the Western region, and Bosch for the Midwest region.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Use of the machine, owned by French rental company and civil engineering contractor Christophe Beaussire, of Catz in Normandy, was donated along with a JS220 and a JS240, a Loadall telescopic handler and a JCB Fastrac tractor to complete the delicate excavation work. The site of the plane crash, which has lain undiscovered for almost 70 years, was found by British aviation archaeologist and historian Tony Graves.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
(November 13, 2012) -- Kirberg Company, a commercial and residential roofing company based in the Midwest, was the recent recipient of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis’s 2012 Specialty Contractor Award, presented at the Construction Awards Gala on November 1st, 2012. Kirberg received the award in the thermal and moisture protection discipline.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
We'd like your input - recent projects, photo/s, renderings, and expert insight - on an important article we're working on for our Jan 2013 issue: HIGHER EDUCATION: Residence Halls, Student Unions, and ‘Quality of Life’ Factors in the Halls of Ivy 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 Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
With only a month and a half left in 2012, planning for 2013 is well underway. The Construction Marketing Association’s Marketing 2013 Outlook, Planning, Budgeting, & Strategies webcast was packed with planning and budgeting information and tips for success in 2013. Also, a marketing planning checklist was provided and the results of a 2012 CMA national marketing outlook survey were presented for the first time.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
In 2008, Joe Paterson was working as a building contractor on a small residential development in Norfolk. Following the completion of that site, Joe was keen to pursue more residential development work in the area. Sadly all his potential plans were quickly put to bed by the property crash. With building work drying up, Joe decided to sell the mini digger he had bought for his fledgling development business, and advertised the machine on ebay.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Moline, Ill. (November 12, 2012 ) — When the ARA Foundation board of trustees met this past week at the American Rental Association (ARA) headquarters in Moline, Ill., it unanimously voted to donate a total of $6,000 ($3,000 each) to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. These agencies are critical to the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts for residents in New York, New Jersey and the rest of the East Coast.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today, on the main stage at its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, a $3 million grant from Google that will catalyze the transformation of the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor environments. read more.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
The Construction Marketing Association is proud to highlight the Best-in-Show of the 2012 Construction Marketing STAR Awards. The second annual CMA STAR Awards were extremely competitive, entries more than doubled in volume and the quality of entries was inspiring. An esteemed panel of judges evaluated all entries across 16 categories and 81 sub-categories.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Karyl recently posted this photo on Facebook, and it has been doing the rounds on the machinery websites ever since. It shows just what can happen to even the largest and well constructed excavator buckets. The 44.5 cubic yard bucket in question, is mounted on an O&K RH340 backhoe, that is owned by Leighton Mining and works at the Poitrel Coal Mine in Western Australia.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Catastrophe risk modeling firm EQECAT says total damage from Hurricane Sandy could be up to $50 billion, second only to Hurricane Katrina. But the billions of dollars of government money that will flow to contractors for rebuilding come with strings attached. The Davis-Bacon act requires contractors receiving government money to fill out forms proving they paid prevailing wages. .
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
“Contrary to election-year rhetoric, the economy is inching its way to improvement, and the construction industry has not stopped working,” according to the third quarter 2012 Construction Outlook report by FMI. The focus for 2013 will be on the movement of private money back into the markets, FMI says, as the fiscal cliff looms in Washington, and state and municipal budgets still try to repair themselves.
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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!
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Sto Corp. President, David Boivin, recently announced the appointment of Rob Bottema in the newly created role of chief marketing officer for the company. Bottema will be responsible for all corporate marketing, product management and sales activities. With more than 15 years of experience, Bottema has held multiple positions including marketing and sales director Americas for Solutia’s Performance Film Division and global marketing director for the environmental division at James Hardie Buildin
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Designed and manufactured in Sweden, one of the world’s leading countries in the development of hydraulic attachments, OilQuick is an easy to use automatic coupler system which permits hydraulic work tools to be connected and disconnected directly from the driver's cab quickly, easily and profitably, which allows the operator to change between various work tools within seconds.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Florida-based Rood Landscape was tasked with eradicating invasive plant materials that had colonized around the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, a historically sensitive site in Palm Beach County.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Fiat Industrial has announced a new management structure aimed at making it easier to merge with CNH Global, parent of the Case, New Holland and Kobelco brands. November 16, 2012.
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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
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
By Thomas M. Tebbe. HVACR and plumbing contractors should play an important role in recruiting and training the next generation of technicians. If you are not actively involved with your local community or technical college, you should be! Over the next decade twice as many people may retire than there are people to replace them. Why would students choose a career in HVACR or plumbing over other occupations without your support and influence?
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
The new line up consists of three brand new models, the WE150B PRO, WE170B PRO & WE190B PRO, which range in weight from 15 to 19 tons. Two models (the 15 and 17 ton models) were on display at the event for the assembled press to inspect and try out. The machines are a brand new design, which have been designed and manufactured to provide reliability, first class performance, precision, and above all, ease of use for the operators.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
I’ve been besotted by ArchiCAD’s ‘zone tool’ lately. I had not always been a fan of it, early in my career, seriously disliked it even, mainly because of its ugly, big zone-stamp. That was when I was still working and thinking as an ‘architect’ and the aesthetics of the drawings I produced were high in life’s priorities. Have grown out of that stage, thank’ goodness and amongst other more crucial things in life, I rediscovered the ‘zone tool’.
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