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POINTING IN BRICKWORK CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

What is pointing in Construction? The term Pointing in construction is applied to the finishing of mortar joints in masonry (stone or brick). In.

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Unearthing Archaeological Finds

Construction Business Owner

The recent discovery of long-buried crypts during a routine water main replacement project in New York City's Washington Square Park should serve as a reminder to developers and contractors that a review of archaeological records should be an important part of their due diligence prior to beginning construction, according to CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services group.

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Silica Standards Signal Safety Commitment in Construction

HardHatChat

The construction industry has a reputation for sometimes being slow to change, and in some instances that reputation is understandable. After all, many practices used on the job site are tried and true – the way construction firms pour cement, lay brick and erect steel has been virtually unchanged for decades. But while many longstanding construction techniques are still the best way to do business, one area where construction firms have a responsibility as employers to continually evolve, chang

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

The U.S. Green Building Council is to be applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit MRpc102 – Legal Wood. There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. And that this new pilot credit continues the discussion is positive. But make no mistake that this new alternative compliance path credit does not alter the existing LEED credit, NC v4 MRc3 that mandates, Wood products must be certified by the Forest

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Half Full Or Half Empty?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When you watch re-runs of Dad’s Army do you believe Private Frazer when he informs the platoon.

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Mr. Ethics - April 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our company owner instituted a program when the market tanked a few years ago. The program called for each project manager to meet with our regular developers and potential clients at least once a month. These meetings could include luncheons as well as meeting for cocktails. The program was a success in getting us opportunities and actual projects.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

The U.S. Green Building Council is to be applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit MRpc102 – Legal Wood. There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. And that this new pilot credit continues the discussion is positive. But make no mistake that this new alternative compliance path credit does not alter the existing LEED credit, NC v4 MRc3 that mandates, Wood products must be certified by the Forest

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Planned Lucas Museum in Chicago Relies on $1.2B Debt

Construction Equipment

. . They're going to need more Force. The Chicago Tribune reports details of the latest proposal to bring the George Lucas museum to Chicago will require galactic-size funding. The George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the City of Chicago have been working on a deal to build a new museum facility in the area around McCormick Place. The museum will feature Lucas' collection of paintings, illustrations and digital art.

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Unearthing Archaeological Finds on a Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

The recent discovery of long-buried crypts during a routine water main replacement project in New York City's Washington Square Park should serve as a reminder to developers and contractors that a review of archaeological records should be an important part of their due diligence prior to beginning construction, according to CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services group.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Mr. Ethics - April 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our company owner instituted a program when the market tanked a few years ago. The program called for each project manager to meet with our regular developers and potential clients at least once a month. These meetings could include luncheons as well as meeting for cocktails. The program was a success in getting us opportunities and actual projects.

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Perry Plumbing Heating & Air to be honored as ‘Family-Owned Business of the Year’

Contractor Magazine

Perry Plumbing Heating & Air will be awarded “Family-Owned Business of the Year” for 2016 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North San Diego Small Business Development Center. read more.

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Renovation Begins at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Food Pantry

The Korte Company

The Korte Company has begun work to renovate and expand the kitchen and food pantry on the campus of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. The renovations will help grow the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels programs. Both services are managed through the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in the state.

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How to Avoid a Legal Dispute

Construction Business Owner

Any experienced contractor knows that even carefully planned projects can result in devastating losses and unanticipated budget overruns due to a number of factors. That's often when legal disputes often arise. If litigation ensues, the success of your claim or position will depend largely upon key steps taken before, during and after execution of the construction project.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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Mr. Ethics - April 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, Our company owner instituted a program when the market tanked a few years ago. The program called for each project manager to meet with our regular developers and potential clients at least once a month. These meetings could include luncheons as well as meeting for cocktails. The program was a success in getting us opportunities and actual projects.

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Chinese-Backed Company Pulls Plug On $3.4B Tacoma Methanol Plan

Construction Equipment

. . . The tideflats of Tacoma, Washington, was the desired site to build the world's largest methanol plant, slated to produce 7 million tons of methanol a year for use in Asia. However, after 24 months of discussion, Northwest Innovation Works has pulled the plug on Tuesday, decrying "the misinformation swirling about potential impacts of our project.

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The bulldozer fight: Competition reaches street-fighting level in China

Construction Marketing Ideas

The sharp recent decline in China’s real estate and construction marketplace, after years of boom-style growth, has resulted in some unique events, including this six-machine construction equipment street fight. The Guardian reports : The video shows one driver running unhurt out of his toppled bulldozer, a fast-moving type of vehicle also known as a wheel loader, while another bulldozer tries to lift it back up.

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5 Steps to Safer UTVs

Construction Business Owner

One common thread on any jobsite is an emphasis on crew safety, no matter the crew size, scope of work or site environment. Many companies strive to foster a safety culture with a zero-accident policy, since even a minor incident could cause a long-term injury and a significant expense. With more utility vehicles (UTVs) on jobsites than ever before, making UTV safety a top priority is critical.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Kubota UK reaches 50,000 excavator milestone

Digger Blog

Kubota UK has achieved the landmark sale of its 50,000th excavator in the British and Irish market. Kubota UK has achieved the landmark sale of its 50,000th excavator in the British and Irish market.

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Massachusetts Community Explores Possible Shift to Organics

Green Industry Professionals

Massachusetts community invites organic lawn care expert to address town, says growing body of scientific evidence shows that pesticide exposure, even at low levels, can adversely affect health and environment.

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Is content marketing dead? Not really, but you need to get it right

Construction Marketing Ideas

The story behind content marketing is now less generating content, than generating content with insight (and sometimes controversy). Mark Mitchell in a recent blog posting deliberately used a provocative heading: Content Marketing Is Dead in Building Materials. You needed to read to the end of the post to realize he was pulling your strings with a deliberately provocative headline.

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Maximizing the Online Marketplace

Construction Business Owner

Online marketplaces are changing the way fleet operators and asset managers do business globally. Used heavy equipment auctions, both online and on-site, are much more than just equipment disposition or purchase. Rather, the right mix of online marketplaces and asset management tools are making buying and selling used equipment a much easier and more efficient experience.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Caterpillar 3-Month Rolling YTD Retail Sales Report

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar 3-month rolling retail sales report for January, February and March 2016. Actual sales figures will be released April 22,2016.

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The Evolution of Hydroseeding Equipment

Green Industry Professionals

Siteworx Global has pulled together a team of hydroseeding experts to re-engineer a product that gives contractors more versatility and peace of mind.

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Misleading signals: How tiny details sometimes have major impact

Construction Marketing Ideas

The decision to enter a lower-case “f” rather than upper case “F” took two hours of my time this morning. This morning, the WiFi on the home computer went down just as I was about to start writing the blog. In our household (and largely at the business) I’m the designated “techie” — although this claim-to-fame may not be justified.

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How Heavy Equipment Rental Companies Profitably Ensure Uptime

Construction Business Owner

For heavy equipment rental companies, business is only as good as their equipment uptime because assets can quickly turn into costly liabilities when they fail in the field. Without proper care, faulty equipment will also turn good customers into ex-customers, as well as decrease service life and resale value.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Move Over for Linemen Law

Construction Equipment

Utility workers and linemen will join the ranks of law enforcement, public safety and transportation personnel who will be better protected under a new law signed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Georgia House Bill 767 requires any motorist approaching utility linemen at an active work site, as indicated by traffic cones or flashing yellow, amber, white or red lights, to change lanes or reduce their speed to a reasonable and proper speed below the posted speed limit.

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Construction Workers Are Not Created Equal

Contractor Bookkeeping

There Are Three Unique Types Of Construction Workers. Construction Is A Wonderful Profession for anyone with the grit and determination to take it on and master it. And it is getting better every day in every way mostly because of the recession that began in 2008. The economic downturn put enormous pressure on all Construction Companies to innovate and change or go out of business!

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Battling Bulldozers - Hard to Believe

Construction Dive

Actually, the equipment involved were front end loaders. Nevertheless, it's hard to believe this actually happened. A dispute among workers on a construction project resulted in a street brawl with six clashing bulldozers. Read more.