Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Every small construction business owner knows how challenging it is to cut down expenses without somehow compromising internal or external quality. Regardless of your business's nature, the first step to reducing your overhead costs is to take the time to go through every single expense you have. Next, assess which ones are necessary for your business to operate smoothly, what can be trimmed down, and what can be eliminated.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Staying on track with each team’s progress at every stage is a never-ending mission for every project manager and site foreman out there. Regardless of the type or size of your project, you always need to have a full overview of the progress made on site and communicate critical issues in an efficient and effective way. Excel, WhatsApp, Messenger, and email are some of the tools that many project teams in the industry use to stay connected.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

What Will 2021 Look Like for Your Construction Firm? Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 07:06. It’s probably premature to look at 2021 and simply say, “Well, it certainly can’t be as bad as 2020, right?” There is no shortage of natural disasters, diseases, world-shattering events, etc. that could easily pop up like Cousin Eddie dropping in for the holidays.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Viewpoint Clients Have Access to a Gold Mine of Construction Technology Resources to Maximize their Software Investments and Improve Their Business.

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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.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Several measures like construction of deep piers, soil replacement, keeping moisture at a constant level, chemical soil stabilization, use of void.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Do You Qualify for R&D Tax Credit? Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 02/08/2021 - 13:48. In a world of ever-evolving regulations and best practices, construction business owners need every tool possible to stay ahead of the competition and maintain a thriving business. Generally, while much commonsense business savings can be recognized in budgeting and revenue goals, there are other opportunities that are not paid as much attention, like the research and development (R&D) tax credit available to many con

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Whether you are working on a construction or demolition jobsite, remodeling your home, decluttering your home or garage, renovating an office, or resolving a hoarding situation, you are going to need a way to dispose of all your waste and debris. You’ll want to have that waste removed quickly, efficiently, and affordably. Let’s talk about the type of waste or debris you’ll have when your project is finished.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

We are all aware of the importance of estimation in any civil engineering work. The builder needs to have knowledge of the amount of work and the.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

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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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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

What to Consider When Leasing Heavy Equipment. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 07:32. Purchasing new equipment can be a big investment, no matter the business size. Fortunately, there are options to consider when you’re in need of a new machine. The best way to move forward is to take time examining your financial options—it will benefit your bank account in the short and long term.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

School teaches us many essential things, but none of these classes can prepare you for this one critical task: roofing repairs. As a new homeowner, you’ll need to learn how to repair all sorts of things in your home, including the roof. With a little patience, research, and care, you’ll be a handyman in no time! . To build your skills, you must start practicing with one simple project at a time.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The process of making connections in steel structure is carried out using one of these three methods: welding, riveting, and bolting. The preliminary.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services. Owners can create an environment in which lead times and overall project delivery time are shorter, productivity is increase, and changed orders are virtually eliminated.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

How IoT Advances Jobsite Safety Practices During the Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 07:30. Despite the significant health and safety issues COVID-19 posed over the past year, some contractors were able to quickly step up to the challenge, get their workers back on the job safely and keep projects moving. These forward-thinking construction firms introduced new safety protocols and relied on Internet of Things (IoT) technology, among others, to help address the unprecedented reali

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The mechanisms of cement additives. prince.paul. Mon, 02/08/2021 - 10:30. GCP Applied Technologies. February 08, 2021. The mechanisms of cement additives. Cement additives enhance the efficiency of the grinding process. The cement treated with these additives has a narrower particle size distribution (PSD). This narrower PSD impacts cement performance characteristics, including paste water demand, setting time, and strength development.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Emerging robotics technology may soon help construction companies and contractors create buildings in less time at higher quality and at lower costs.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Microvast will create nearly 300 jobs at a new location in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN. - Read: Microvast To Invest $220M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The Market Trends Driving the Transportation Industry in 2021. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 07:19. As the turbulent economy of 2020 enters its final stretch, businesses are experiencing uneven patterns of equipment investment demand depending on which market sectors they serve. Equipment and software (E&S) investment collapsed 27.7% (annualized) in the second quarter of 2020, the sharpest decline since the Great Recession.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Stevens & Wilkinson has successfully completed a $52 million renovation and expansion project of the David T. Howard School. The school was originally opened in 1924, closing 52 years later in 1976.

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Renovating 116

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

JLG has announced a planned investment by parent company Oshkosh Corporation in Microvast, a global provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty electric vehicles.

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Electrical Commercial Plans 118

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions. - Read: Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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!

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Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A Demolition contractor is someone who has specialized in tearing down buildings or structures. It is perhaps one of the riskiest jobs in the construction domain. Bringing down old construction can be quite dangerous and that is why you need a contractor who specializes in this line of work. They will know the required steps […].

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Construction employment stagnated in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials added that new measures being considered in Congress, including the PRO Act and the National Apprenticeship Act, threaten to undermine the sector’s recovery by disrupting ongoing projects and hampering employers’ ability to train workers.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

“Video can help reveal operational issues better than pure data.” So says Del Lisk, VP safety services for Lytx, a provider of video solutions that use artificial intelligence and machine vision to detect unsafe driving habits.

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Safety 118

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Centene is bringing its $1B East Coast headquarters to Charlotte, NC, creating more than 1 million square feet of new office space. - Read: Bronze Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:22. Some people learned a new language during quarantine. Some baked sourdough bread. Pro Builder ’s Senior Editor Mike Beirne decided to encapsulate his crawlspace and take you on his journey from mold to moisture management on this installment of The Weekly.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The AGILE mobile powered by Liftoff app, from thyssenkrupp Elevator, allows tenants to operate elevators via their smartphone or wearable device. The app is available on Android or iOS devices and helps to avoid elevator traffic congestion as well as physical interaction with elevator surfaces, buttons, and handrails. Users must download the app and request enrollment.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Insurance companies offer usage-based insurance (UBI) in the automotive industry, but heavy equipment managers will probably not find anything similar for several years. UBI uses telematics to tie insurance costs to the way a vehicle is operated.

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