Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) can be an effective tool for transitioning ownership. Unfortunately, many business owners are unaware of the benefits ESOPs provide. As a result, many owners select alternative methods for transitioning ownership that fail to meet their personal objectives as well as the objectives of the company and its employees.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Maybe you have forgotten, maybe you haven’t seen the news, but the Construction Marketing Association Social Media Summit is less than a month away. If you’ve participated in this event before, or if you’ve never seen it; this is the definitive social media event for construction marketers looking to make the most of their social media strategy. Learn More below. 2014 Construction Marketing Association Social Media Summit.
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'Repair of concrete is needed time to time as the structure gets old due to several reasons. We will discuss the steps involved in the process of.
Carol Hagen
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'The Pen tool is often used on tablets to make notations as it is much easier than keyboard input when walking a jobsite. Handwritten notes are common markups on field documents, but did you know you can turn handwriting to text automatically? When using the Pen tool you can have Bluebeam automatically recognize your handwriting before placing the markup.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'What is your IT strategy? Many contractors don’t have one. As a result, their computer systems are a patchwork of disjointed and often outdated applications, operating systems and hardware. This scenario limits the productivity and communication benefits of information technology (IT) and heightens data security risks.
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Durability and strength are two most important criteria for the design of reinforced concrete structures. These are the two requirements for the long.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'Purchase price is set to boost ailing bottom line of parent Balfour Beatty, which paid $626 million for PB in 2009; intended buyer gains a firm with strong financials and a big presence in the US and Asia.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'Making every important company decision yourself and completing duties you could delegate to others hinders business growth and overloads you with endless tasks. When your plate is too full, you prevent your company. from growing, finding profitable customers and maximizing your bottom line. You become the roadblock that restricts your company from reaching its potential.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects. “LEED Proven Provider makes the LEED review process faster and more seamless,” said Doug Gatlin, vice president of program delivery, U.S.
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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.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'Cavitation damage on concrete surface is most common in case of spillway in dams. This leads to cracks on the concrete surface which further.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'Within a year or two, U.S. companies likely will replace many human workers now flying aerial survey and photo missions with unmanned aerial vehicles—drones. The equipment is here, but most firms hold back waiting for federal authorities to give the green light.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'When one thinks of rainwater harvesting, the typical image that comes to mind is rain barrels and cisterns. However, there is so much more in the world of water reduction strategies — today rainwater harvesting and other conservation strategies can be looked at as a business niche for plumbing contractors. read more.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Healthcare architects from around the country gathered in Chicago in late July for the annual Summer Leadership Summit of the American College of Healthcare Architects and the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health. read more.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'The AEM/AEMP Draft Telematics API (Application Programming Interface) Standard is now available to end-users, including contractors, fleet managers, rental managers and dealers/distributors, as well as OEMs, systems management firms and other interested construction/industrial and related industry professionals.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'hanks to the advance of building information modeling tools that can integrate model-based data into an array of platforms, quantity takeoffs and cost estimates are getting more granular, which is changing how projects are run.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'Megan Lehtonen. Solar has been booming in the U.S. over the past four years, a bright spot in a mediocre economy and evidence that consumers are paying attention to trending price-points in renewable energy technologies. read more.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards. The CAE Design Excellence Award honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client''s mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Takeuchi-US has added Flagler Construction Equipment as their newest dealer in Florida. They will carry the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid steer loaders. . Since 1987, Tampa has been the headquarters for Flagler Construction Equipment. They are a full-fledged dealer operating in sales, rental and service.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'Architects must lead in the battle for renewables, and a DLR designer shows how the firm teamed with NRG to produce memorable solar power systems that go beyond rooftop panels.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'If you haven’t made plans to be at the Comfortech Show (September 9-11) at the Nashville Convention Center, it’s not too late to get your butt down to Nashville. Yes, Nashville! Great restaurants, dining, and BBQ, Nashville was recently rated as the most “American U.S. city” — based on its demographics that closely mirror the U.S. average as a whole — according to the personal finance website, WalletHub.com.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'America’s older population is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but the country is not prepared to meet the housing needs of this aging group, concludes a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and AARP Foundation. Body Image: read more.
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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!
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'By Shana Daley. From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Aircraft production remains at an all-time high due to an accelerated replacement cycle as commercial carriers move to incorporate next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'President Obama has taken what contractor groups say is a blunt instrument that would create numerous compliance nightmares if it is fully enacted.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'B & T Underground Inc., based in North Riverside, Ill., exposed workers to cave-in hazards, according to OSHA, and has been cited for one willful, two serious and four repeat safety violations. OSHA opened the inspection March 10, 2014, after observing employees working in an unprotected trench at a residential home under construction in Chicago.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'A 200-foot-tall, 17-story industrial silo in Copenhagen’s Nordhavnen harbor is the largest and one of the most iconic landmarks of the area, but its function doesn’t match the needs of the district. In 2013, By og Havn , a port development enterprise jointly owned by the city of Copenhagen and the Danish government, took the lead to transform Nordhavnen into a bustling, commercial area planned to bring tens of thousands of apartments and jobs.
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Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'A Tesla Roadster on public display at a Japan-based showroom. It is also being charged. (Photo: Wikipedia). Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Elon Musk, Chairman and CEO of Tesla Motors, have announced that Nevada has been selected as the official site for the Tesla Gigafactory. “This is great news for Nevada. Tesla will build the world’s largest and most advanced battery factory in Nevada which means nearly one hundred billion dollars in economic impact to the Silver Sta
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. I have edited the list and I am happy to share these ideas: Identify the best person to manage the team.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'All major categories of construction spending increased in July and total construction reached the highest level since December 2008, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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