Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I was recently on LinkedIn and noticed a question in one of the group forums asking readers to identify the biggest problem facing construction businesses today. The answers ranged from finding quality employees to wanting more control over project documents. One theme, however, seemed to dominate the thread. Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Understand common missteps to lessen risk and better gauge profitability of your construction business.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Market Research is the process of gathering information about your customers, competitors, markets, trends, and related information. There are several options for gathering information about customers and their buying preferences and purchase intentions. Research is increasingly important in the construction market where economic trends influence the outlook for the industry as a whole and poor decisions are costly.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Planning is the first step of project management philosophy of planning, organizing and controlling the execution of the projects. Project planning.

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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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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Coles Plant run a predominantly Caterpillar brand fleet of machines, in terms of excavators, dozers, track shovels and compaction equipment, with Volvo being the chosen make for articulated haulers. Many of their machines are currently involved in 100,000 cubic metre muckshift in Hooe Lake, on the outskirts of Plymouth. Prime mover on site is this Cat 330DL hydraulic excavator, which is involved in loading the company’s Volvo A25D trucks.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Caterpillar third-quarter 2012 profit was up 49 percent compared to the same period last year, on sales and revenue that were up 5 percent. Total income was $16.4 billion for the quarter. Caterpillar reported a $273 million pre-tax gain from the sale of its logisitics business as part of that profit. Chairman/CEO Doug Oberhelman continued to point to “economic and geopolitical headwinds facing the world,” but noted the company continues to “track toward our goals on cost control, margin improvem

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2012

High strength and low permeability mechanism are logical development of presence of silica fume and superplasticisers in concrete the dual.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This demonstration operator is seen putting this Case excavator through its paces, at a local dealership event in Warsaw, Poland. The scenes are reminiscent of the old SED days, when our very own UK excavator daredevil, Doug Potter, used to put his Hyundai excavator in all kinds of positions, whilst his favourite jazz tunes blasted out of the cab speakers.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Construction business owners undoubtedly have restless nights over business risks associated with operations, not to mention other concerns. But what these individuals often overlook are the uninsured or underinsured risks, such as professional and vicarious liabilities.

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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 Equipment

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Construction employment declined in 28 states from September 2011 to September 2012 even as 30 states added jobs during the past month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials noted that the monthly gains, while welcome, were too small to offset the larger annual declines in many states.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Eligibility: BE/B.Tech(Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2012

The building in question was the old Vospers Ford dealership in Liskeard, which was still in use only a few weeks ago. The land has been sold and the proposed Aldi store will start to take shape over the coming months. The demolition works, being conducted by Warwickshire based A.R. Demolition Ltd, consists of internal strip out, demolition, site clearance, and crushing.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

To help you more effectively navigate the cost-estimating process for construction projects, here are 10 of the most common cost-estimating mistakes putting your business at risk: 1. Lack of transparency. 2. Last-minute changes. 3. Focusing on strengths alone, ignoring weaknesses. 4. Underestimating Labor Costs. 5. Lack of margin calculation algorithm. 6.

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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?

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Navistar International has announced the pricing of a public offering of 10,666,666 shares of common stock at a price of $18.75 per share. Navistar International has announced the pricing of a public offering of 10,666,666 shares of common stock at a price of $18.75 per share. October 26, 2012.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Construction project development requires successful planning, organization and controlling of work activities.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

In a breakers yard, Michael spotted the sad looking back end of an old Caterpillar 657B motor scraper. The 657 is the largest twin engine scraper in the Caterpillar line up, excluding the huge 666B, that featured a 54 cubic yard heaped bowl capacity, which was discontinued in the late 1970’s. Back in the day, the 657B model was powered by a 550hp (410kw) engine in the tractor unit, and a 400hp (298kw) engine in the scraper end.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

You have probably been hearing more about the concept of cyber liability from your insurance broker. Your construction firm is not likely selling products or services over the Internet, so you may be wondering why you would need cyber liability insurance. Consider some examples from high-profiles companies. In 2012, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee paid a $1.5 million settlement for penalties under the HITECH act for a breach of more than 1 million patient records after the theft of hard driv

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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.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council has named Jim Nicolow, a principal of the architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent, and its director of sustainability, to the 2012 class of LEED Fellows. read more.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 20, 2012

There are different types of construction works, from small maintenance to large construction. The construction companies are divided into different.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Terex Construction will supply Takeuchi Manufacturing with eight new skid steer loaders, carrying the Takeuchi brand. The move gives Takeuchi a key line of compact equipment to complement its lineup of compact track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders. Takeuchi’s current distribution and support channels will handle sales, rental and parts supply and customer support needs for the new skid steer loaders.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 22, 2012

(October 22, 2012) -- Construction employment declined in 28 states from September 2011 to September 2012 even as 30 states added jobs during the past month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials noted that the monthly gains, while welcome, were too small to offset the larger annual declines in many states.

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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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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 23, 2012

OSHA announces top ten cited violations for FY 2012. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Five well-known industry experts will be the Panelists discussing - Business Diversification and the Keys to Success in Today's Economy. The Fab Five Panelists all have experience with each of these topics. These industry leaders will engage the audience in lively interaction, covering issues contractors face every day. read more.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Allowing California officials to proceed with new regulations aimed at off-road construction equipment will cost the state’s economy billions of dollars and endanger desperately needed transportation improvements, according to members of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Allowing California officials to proceed with new regulations aimed at off-road construction equipment will cost the state’s economy billions of dollars and endanger desperately needed transpor

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2012

RALEIGH, N.C., (October 25, 2012) – FMI, a management consulting and investment banking firm in the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of its 2013 U.S. Markets Construction Overview. With construction put in place at the end of 2012 expected to be between $826 and $884 billion, researchers at FMI predict CPIP growth rates to be slightly ahead of GDP in 2013 and 2014.

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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!

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Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 23, 2012

I've run into this in the past but was reminded of it this morning. Using worksets, lets assume you encounter a user that has already borrowed something you want to work on. If you make an editing request but then close your local file before the request is resolved you can end up the borrower of an element, regardless of the fact that you chose to leave.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010, reports the American Institute of Architects (AIA). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Liebherr has acquired the German concrete pump manufacturer Waitzinger. This deal broadens the existing Liebherr-Mischtechnik product range, and the company says it has plans underway for further expansion of this business segment. The move completes the concrete technology offering of Liebherr. Liebherr has acquired the German concrete pump manufacturer Waitzinger.

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