Construction Business Owner
MARCH 23, 2017
Many business owners unsuccessfully strive to make more money, but they are afraid to change, hire or delegate. Are you willing to make the strategic moves required to double your company’s net profit over the next 3 years? By implementing new strategies and attacking higher margin opportunities, top contractors are able to improve their bottom line.
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2017
Construction automation helps in quality control and reduces construction time. Various applications and advantages of automation in construction is.
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Lets Build
MARCH 23, 2017
Technology is step by step taking over construction and changes the way a project is carried out. It is expected that the need for manual labor will be significantly decreased in the near future, as a considerable amount of work will be conducted automatically. Robots can offer great help in tasks that require accuracy and speed. On top of that, they can easily overcome issues on the site that are linked to human strength limitations or physical weariness.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 21, 2017
One of the last things any contractor wants to happen during the final stage of a build is to discover the project has gone over budget.
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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
MARCH 21, 2017
No construction company can complete a project without access to the right equipment. As your business fluctuates, it is important to monitor your equipment inventory, reallocate when necessary or expand your fleet to keep up with project schedules and potentially gain an edge over the competition.
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Lets Build
MARCH 21, 2017
A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. In fact, the government equipment that’s sitting inactive for years in one state is, in a huge demand in another. Many departments responsible for managing the equipment are trying their best to renting out the stored machinery.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 21, 2017
Investing in new equipment is really investing in your business, not to mention giving your team the tools to succeed.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
As a business owner, your work trucks are the titans of your jobsite. The Work Truck Show, hosted by The Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA), is one of the best resources available for learning about new products on the market and changing trends in jobsite trucks. The CBO team recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the show, held annually at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2017
Cable supported bridges perform better during earthquakes compared to other types of bridges. Performance of various types of cable supported bridges.
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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.
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2017
The JOC Program Guide provides a framework for organizations considering, or in the process of implementing or executing a Job Order Contract. If you are interested in the detailed processes and procedures for the execution and administration of JOC contracts following industry best management practices, please complete the below form. JOC Program Guide.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 20, 2017
The show the entire industry has been waiting for has finally come and gone, and may we say—we are impressed! The CBO team is still recovering from 6 full days of checking out the latest and greatest in construction equipment, technology and education. Exhibitors pulled out all the stops for the 2017 installment of the trade show, which included an all new Tech Experience and over 2.8 million square feet of exhibitor space.
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2017
Hybrid concrete cement overlay is placed over bridge deck to improve drainage, skid resistance, increase ride quality and appearance of deck.
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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?
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2017
Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology Improved Facilities Management Outcomes. According to the International Energy Agency, almost 30% of worldwide energy is attributable to buildings (40% of total in energy in the United States), and will increase 1.5%/year through 2040 to almost 50%. [1] The United States is largest user of energy for commercial use.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
Do your business practices expose your construction company to potential IRS penalties? The implications of how you report revenue or account for your labor force can vary from year to year and change when certain financial milestones are achieved. Does your CPA keep you informed of the benefits available to your business? The following are some common tax reporting issues that can impact construction contractors.
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2017
Green walls are systems in which plants grow on a vertical surface over the building facade. Types, benefits and features of green walls are.
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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.
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Field construction knowledge – Without knowing what types of crews are currently used for drywall installation or asbestos removal, impacts of site conditions or security/access issues, etc., it’s
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
Do your business practices expose your construction company to potential IRS penalties? The implications of how you report revenue or account for your labor force can vary from year to year and change when certain financial milestones are achieved. Does your CPA keep you informed of the benefits available to your business? The following are some common tax reporting issues that can impact construction contractors.
Cassell Construction Estimating
MARCH 19, 2017
Most of our work lately has been P6 training, and I find myself during that training to be referring often to Generally-Accepted-Scheduling-Practices. However, I don’t know if a written set of such practices exists – yet.
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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!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 23, 2017
These are the three criteria upon which we chose the seven greatest man-made marvels.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. Also referred to as a JOC Operations Manual, or JOC Execution Guide, the Job Order Contracting Guide is a written document that contains all of the strategic and operational elements and requirements associated with the JOC Program.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 19, 2017
In 2015, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) alerted Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plan providers that credit for employer contributions made on Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) covered contracts must be calculated on an annualized basis. If your company is utilizing a SUB plan, then you have an urgent need to understand this change.
Cassell Construction Estimating
MARCH 19, 2017
Most of our work lately has been P6 training, and I find myself during that training to be referring often to Generally-Accepted-Scheduling-Practices. However, I don’t know if a written set of such practices exists – yet. So the purpose of this blog is an attempt to do just that, condensing my 30 years of construction [ ] The post Digital Dryshack # 93: GASP !
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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
MARCH 20, 2017
One World Trade Center is the tallest building in New York City and the United States at 1,776-feet-tall. 217 W. 57 th Street will become the tallest skyscraper in New York when it is completed in 2019 at 1,550 feet. One Vanderbilt won’t be much shorter when it reaches its planned height of 1,401 feet in 2020. It’s no secret with all of these planned and under construction skyscrapers in the Big Apple, New York has become infatuated with the intoxicating allure of the supertall.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 20, 2017
Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). The only path towards improved renovation, repair, and new construction outcomes, on a consistent basis, is the implementation of LEAN collaborative construction delivery methodology.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 23, 2017
As soon as a location can be firmed up, Caterpillar will begin to move its executives and support staff to new Chicago headquarters this fall, per Amy Campbell, director of investor releations during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos Conference in London. "The goal is to move really the first flush of officers and their support teams in the late third quarter, early fourth quarter.
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