Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 17, 2015

Each year in the United States alone, more than 200 construction workers are killed by falls and more than 10,000 are seriously injured. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the number one cause of death in the industry, accounting for more than 36 percent of all deaths in 2013. By ensuring workers are properly trained, companies may be able to avoid the physical, emotional and financial distress that often results from an accidental fall.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

A culture that values safety training of its own accord, not just as a minimum requirement to be met, is an important credential in any construction firm. With back-to-school season here, it’s exciting to think about students heading off to pursue a degree or certificate in a construction field. Anyone who does so is probably making a smart move – according to a recent study , construction is the industry with the second largest talent shortage in the U.S., and the Bureau of Labor Statistics sho

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 18, 2015

While OSHA standards are extensive, many companies still find they are not always sure how to apply them to everyday work situations. One solution: Ask OSHA for clarification. In response to inquiries, OSHA has from time to time provided written interpretations of how its standards apply to specific work situations and archived them on its website. It is clear from scanning the list of interpretations that lockout/tagout is a subject that raises many questions for companies.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 17, 2015

If you are limited on your IT budget for P6 licenses and still want to allow stakeholders to view project data you can use the non-licensing publishing feature in Primavera P6. You can select designated project information from Activity Layouts, Reports from the reports library, and Tracking Layouts to be published a share drive where you can allow access to designated stakeholders.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2015

Estimates are the lifeblood of the construction business, and yet the estimating process represents one of the greatest challenges for contractors and project owners. That is because cost projections are frequently altered due to unexpected circumstances, such as modifications requested by the owner during the building process and other deviations that significantly change cost figures contained in the accepted bid.

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Digger Blog

AUGUST 20, 2015

The new 516-40 Loadall, JCB’s smallest telehandler, is going down well with a Cotswolds house-builder, the manufacturer reports. The new 516-40 Loadall, JCB’s smallest telehandler, is going down well with a Cotswolds house-builder, the manufacturer reports.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2015

Ozinga Bros. Inc in Chicago partnered with creative agency Cultivate Studios to create the “Born to Build” advertising campaign, which aims to “honor and celebrate” the people who work in the construction industry, reports Construction Equipment Guide. . The goal of the campaign is to redefine and recognize what it means to be a construction worker, a profession which is often undervalued, said Tim Ozinga, co-woner of Ozinga Bros.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2015

Do you think lenders are only interested in whether or not you will be able to pay them back? When you think about applying for a loan, you probably assume that "they know what they're doing, and I know what I'm doing." You may be surprised to know that line of thinking could not be more off the mark. Often, working with a lender can often be all about the relationship.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2015

Mike Gipson. How low can you go? Although reducing the water usage of plumbing fixtures prompts the emergence of low-flow toilets that support water conservation, unintentional consequences such as the lack of water pressure can negatively affect the drain line carry efficiency. 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.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 21, 2015

One Tiny Bit Of Knowledge High Profit Contractors. Use To Get Well Over 100% Return On Investment. They Provide Snacks And Beverages for their field workers and office staff. What you say? It costs money! How is spending money going to make me money? Perhaps you think I am crazy! Read though and pay special heed to the three Profit Enhancement Strategies near the end.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 18, 2015

Two construction workers were pouring concrete to replace the surface of State Street Bridge in Salem, Ohio, when the rebar system collapsed spilling 150 cubic yards of concrete, reports WFMJ. The workers were able to jump to safety and no one at the work site suffered injuries.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2015

With only a few months remaining in the year, construction business owners are looking at what options are available when it comes to quickly and economically fulfilling their fleet needs. That’s where Bill Bishop comes in. With a work history anchored in heavy truck and equipment auctions, Bishop knows the construction industry and its vehicles. He is currently working as the senior market analyst at FLD, Inc., where he dedicates his time toward forecasting market trends and values for both the

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 18, 2015

A recent exchange went a little like this: Them: "Steve! I need some help with my keynotes!" Me: "Okay, how are you doing them?" Them: "Huh? I just drag this family from the Project Browser and place it in the view. When I look at my keynote schedule I don't see the keynote being added." When software uses the same word we routinely use to describe something we do it is supposed to make it easier to understand and use.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2015

Omar Talpur, Analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS. When Nest Labs introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, the company awakened a dormant thermostat industry. read more.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 19, 2015

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 26,400 2011-2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 vehicles in North America for a safety compliance issue with FMVSS 210 regarding seat belt anchorage.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 17, 2015

Click here to view other project videos, and check back throughout the year for more.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 21, 2015

The Autodesk blog Inside the Factory announced yesterday that Autodesk Revit Sunrise is now available. Want to download it now? CLICK HERE If you're curious about what the next major release of Revit might include it IS an indication of projects they have been working on. That probably can be translated into " we'll probably see it in the next release ".

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2015

Honorees demonstrate ‘exemplary commitment’ to volunteer and financial support of United Way’s mission. Three Central Indiana companies were honored with United Way of Central Indiana’s (UWCI) prestigious Spirit United award at the organization’s annual meeting celebration. read more.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 20, 2015

. . Volvo Construction Equipment named Bill Law senior vice president, corporate communications. Law has more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, primarily with Volvo, where he originally came to work in 1998. Law, a native of Scotland, holds a degree in law. He held a number of senior positions with Volvo in Europe, Asia and the Americas before departing last year for global fashion retailer C&A, where he most recently was director of corporate communications.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2015

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Providence, RI finds fertile ground for development under an old highway. New Route to Growth appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 15, 2015

It is not uncommon to hear that people who are able to work on projects alone choose to ignore using worksets. Choosing to avoid adding any unnecessary complexity to the experience is one reason I hear. Another is, "Worksets are only required (and therefore useful) when people have to work on the same model together at the same time." It's true, I have written as much.

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Digger Blog

AUGUST 19, 2015

Changes in how demolition contractors have to dispose of waste has prompted Norfolk-based Anglian Demolition & Asbestos to invest in a mobile crushing machine. Changes in how demolition contractors have to dispose of waste has prompted Norfolk-based Anglian Demolition & Asbestos to invest in a mobile crushing machine.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 18, 2015

A 25-year-old construction worker died after falling 60 feet at a jobsite in downtown Madison, Wis., reports WMTV. According to a release from the Department of Labor, the carpenter was installing wood trusses on a new apartment building when he fell five stories. The worker was employed as carpenter for the past three years for McGann Construction, WMTV reported.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 19, 2015

The release preview provides a sneak peek into potential future enhancements for architects and MEP and structural engineers. With more than 25 features and enhancements to try, the preview includes new Global Parameters which allow you to embed design intent into your model by bringing the parametric power of families into the project environment. Experience additional features in the preview that build on the significant project productivity improvements in Revit 2016.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 19, 2015

BIM (Building Information Modeling) has become increasingly crucial to the AEC design and construction — and marketing — process. These three directions/changes are reshaping some traditional practices. I think you should be both aware of them and — most importantly — invest time and resources to become competent enough to know and appreciate the specialized fields (or how to hire/contract with the right people/organizations) to avoid being left out of the big picture.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 16, 2015

I keep forgetting about the new Selection Box tool. It just requires us to select something and it will open the default 3D view and turn on the Section Box to match the extents of the selected element(s). The new tool is also quite handy when used in combination with a Scope Box. I don't think of one (a scope box) as an model element, not like a door or a wall at least.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 17, 2015

Two men were killed after a lift machine tipped over and threw the victims from the raised bucket in Howard County, Va., reports NBC Washington. The lift machine tipped over for unknown reasons, throwing the men to the ground. It is not known how high the bucket was in the air at the time of the accident. Howard County police said the two deceased workers were employed by Brothers Construction Framing Inc. at the time of the accident.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2015

Donation to GRAMMY Award-winning singer Zac Brown’s outdoor camp for children installed in its Shade and Play Pavilion. When campers arrive for the first time next summer at Camp Southern Ground they’ll have plenty of hot water, thanks to a donation of a commercial-grade Rinnai Tankless Rack System (TRS) with three tankless water heaters. read more.

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