Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Most of us have emails filling our inboxes throughout each workday. Often, it seems like a job in and of itself just to keep up with them. When an invoice comes across your desk, you typically review it, approve it or reject it, and move on. Imagine your surprise when you receive an email from a client you have been working with, confirming that they have paid their invoice.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Achieving Effectiveness as a Young Civil Engineer Civil engineers spend four or more years in the institution being persuaded that if they solve the.
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HardHatChat
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Behind-the-scenes team members – such as Englewood Construction’s CFO, Mary Davolt, who was recently honored as a CFO of the year by the Daily Herald – play a critical role in the success of a commercial construction firm. Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper. This award, which highlights the contributions of financial professionals to a company’s success, not only made the entire Englewood Construction team proud, it is a
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 16, 2016
The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is a big deal. The roundtable will explore interpretations of organic claims for products that fall outside the scope of the USDA’s National Organic Program (which potentially includes everything from cannabis to shampoo and building materials to dry cleaning, all of which are outside of USDA’s vol
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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 21, 2016
Mines, as opposed to construction sites, are considered ongoing operations. Whether the mine is for copper, lead, aluminum, fuels, etc., it requires equipment and workers to be constantly operational and consistently effective to maintain productivity. Similar to construction sites, mine sites also require safety be a top priority; jobsite accidents or incidents have the capability to shut down the entire jobsite and production process.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2016
“Our outlook webcasts and surveys are always popular as they help marketers identify trends and priorities in the coming year and beyond,” states CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. The Construction Marketing Association is hosting the annual 2017 Marketing Outlook webcast on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will focus on marketing priorities and plans for 2017 in the AEC industry.
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Please come join us at AGC Alaska in Anchorage November 9-12. We’re presenting the session “Construction Tech: Today + Tomorrow” on Wednesday at 2:45. Our session takes a look at the current state of tech in our industry as well as what’s coming in the next few years. We’ll discuss Cloud, Mobile, Drones, 3-d printing and Robotics, to name a few.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 18, 2016
When farmer Paul Rackham decided it was time to unload his collection of 230 vintage tractors, he brought in more than $2 million at auction. This wasn’t a bad return for the fleet he had tended for 25 years and kept in “museum-like” condition. When it is time to make decisions on your construction equipment fleet, hermetically sealed museums are nowhere in sight, unless, of course, you’re building one.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Qualitative structural analysis might not be familiar to structural engineers. The usual way of analysis of structures is numerical (quantitative).
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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
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The Construction Marketing Association is extending its original STAR Awards deadline an extra two weeks. The extended deadline is October 28, 2016. Showcase your construction marketing talent before it’s too late! A little more information about the STAR Awards: Each year, CMA recognizes effective marketing in the construction industry in 16 categories, including: advertising, content, trade shows, video, and internet.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 18, 2016
New York City counted 12 construction fatalities in 2015, a 50-percent increase over the previous year. Non-fatal injuries were up by almost the same rate, according to the NYC Department of Buildings. To better understand what is causing the increase in construction accidents - besides the overall building boom in the city - politicians and labor groups want to track incidents by the kind of jobsite, union or nonunion.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Last week, Construction Business Owner Editor Kathy Wells and Account Executive Van Imbragulio traveled to Portland, Oregon, for Viewpoint Construction Software's annual user conference, Viewpoint Collaborate 2016. The conference provided three days of focused product sessions, breakouts and networking events, and shared a number of new product features and tools for better project control.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 16, 2016
There are various types of RCC Column based on its shape, length and forces. Function and construction methods are discussed here for these types of.
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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?
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2016
In the midst of political and economic uncertainty, U.S. engineering firm leaders expressed newfound optimism in the current status and future potential of primary markets, according to the latest Engineering Business Index (EBI), just released by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The 3rd Quarter 2016 (Q3/2016) EBI was 61.4, up 1.2 points from the Q2/2016 score of 60.2—which was the lowest score since ACEC launched the EBI in January 2014.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2016
Prodrone, based in Tokyo, Japan, has released a self-propelling surface-clinging drone which is able to inspect both ceilings and vertical surfaces. The PRODRONE PD6-CI-L uses negative pressure to cling to a wall or ceiling, making it much more stable than traditional drones that can be buffeted by wind gusts. The company says the PD6-CI-L is an excellent choice for the civil infrastructure inspection market.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 18, 2016
When farmer Paul Rackham decided it was time to unload his collection of 230 vintage tractors, he brought in more than $2 million at auction. This wasn’t a bad return for the fleet he had tended for 25 years and kept in “museum-like” condition. When it is time to make decisions on your construction equipment fleet, hermetically sealed museums are nowhere in sight, unless, of course, you’re building one.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Hydrographic surveying or bathymetric surveying is the survey of physical features present underwater. It is the science of measuring all factors.
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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.
BD+C
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The Framework Project, LLC announced that the company has successfully completed two significant fire tests on Cross-laminated Timber as a building material, “demonstrating for the first time the feasibility of tall mass timber buildings in the U.S.”. The two tests provide proof that a mass timber assembly using Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue-laminated timber (glulam) can be used safely while meeting stringent fire code requirements.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2016
More than 50 protesters briefly stopped construction at Dakota Access pipeline worksites Saturday in west central Iowa, and two were arrested. The Des Moines Register reports 50 protesters from the Bold Iowa and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement groups stopped equipment working on the Dakota Access pipeline construction in west central Iowa.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Reser’s Fine Foods, a manufacturer of freshly prepared foods, will build a new 300,000-square-foot prepared salad plant in Topeka, KS. The company intends to invest $86.5 million and create a total of 180 jobs through a two-phase project. (Photo: Reser’s Fine Foods). “Reser’s roots run deep in Topeka,” said President Mark Reser. “Our family and the company have been connected to the city for decades, and our long-standing partnership with the community has fueled the company’s growth.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Dewatering of excavations are required at construction sites generally for foundation works. Various methods for dewatering of excavations are.
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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
OCTOBER 21, 2016
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently released 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings , a book detailing the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the projects found within the book's pages. As part of its company rankings, the top design architects were listed and ranked according to the number of buildings within the 100 tallest they have designed.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 17, 2016
According to a report on Pulse.com today, South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. plans to spin off its remaining non-shipbuilding businesses, including electric-electronic systems and construction equipment, in addition to earlier divestiture targets of robotic, green energy and facility support operations.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Mad Dash To The End Of The Year And I Can’t Remember Last Week. Let Alone January, April, July’s Stuff! The year is almost over. It is now the (4th) Quarter and year end deadlines are approaching. Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant the information need to complete your reports. Accountants need good information to be able to create detailed reports and save money on your taxes.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Concrete admixtures are used to enhance the properties of concrete for applications in concrete works with special requirements. Concrete admixtures.
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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!
BD+C
OCTOBER 21, 2016
NASA Orbit Pavilion, a new structure designed by StudioKCA in collaboration with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and sound artist Shane Myrbeck, looks to give visitors the experience of being surrounded by the sounds of satellites in space when it opens on Oct. 29 at The Huntington Library.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 18, 2016
It may not change anything, least of all EPA regulations and policies, but Judge John Preston Bailey of the District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia ruled in favor of coal mining company Murray Energy Corp. on Monday, saying the Clean Air Act gives the EPA administrator a “non-discretionary duty” to track the potential job losses and shifts in employment from regulations written under the act.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 21, 2016
The headline marketing assertion may be an intellectual twist, but I believe it is true that effective marketing for the architectural, engineering and construction community is indeed both absurdly easy and truly difficult, at the same time. First, the easy part. There’s no secret that the marketing foundation relates to your client experience.
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