Sat.Dec 03, 2016 - Fri.Dec 09, 2016

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Fueling Digital Word of Mouth for Your Business

Construction Business Owner

With more than 10 million independent construction workers in the United States that comprise 7.4 percent of the entire workforce, it is imperative for your business to break through all the noise and options to connect with potential customers. The best way to do this is by leveraging proven marketing techniques in order to generate both new customers and repeat business.

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Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works

The Constructor

Bamboo as a building material has high compressive strength and low weight. Bamboo as a building material has various uses and advantages in.

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Pipeline Delays Cost Builder $83.3 Million a Month

Construction Equipment

Energy Transfer Partners said in court documents that building delays on the Dakota Access pipeline have already cost the company more than $450 million and estimates continued delays could cost $83.3 million per month.However, a report in U.S.News.com says while the stop order issued by the Army Corps of Engineers earlier this month will be expensive, industry experts don't feel the additional costs will kill the project.

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Job Order Contracting Services – Best Value

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting Services and Tools should be based upon open standards, locally researched cost data, and best value for all participants. They should NOT favor the Owner versus the Contractor. They should NOT require excessive fees. They should NOT pay a fee to a JOC Consultant based upon total JOC construction costs if he/she plays a role in approving the Job Order/Task Order/Project.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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4 Strategies that Build Agility & Competitive Success

Construction Business Owner

The pace of change in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is accelerating, and many leading organizations may not be prepared for the inescapable shifts taking place. AEC companies increasingly experience the impact of changes in how clients select design consultants and in how projects are funded. Global competition is growing as geographic barriers become more inconsequential.

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Could this idea for an Urban Droneport facilitate the future of drone-based deliveries?

BD+C

Companies have been wondering aloud for quite some time about the possibility of using drones as the couriers of the future. Amazon has not made it a secret that they want to use drones to deliver packages in the near future and, earlier this year, Domino’s delivered the first pizza by drone in New Zealand.

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Job Order Contracting Services and Solutions

Job Order Contracting

The primary focus of any “best practice” Job Order Contract is to develop, support, and manage long term win-win relationships between Owners and Contractors, resulting in quality construction projects delivered on-time and on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants. This is specifically what the 4BT OpenJOC approach is designed to do.

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12 Tips for Effectively Managing Veterans in the Workplace

Construction Business Owner

As both a veteran and an employer of veterans for over 4 decades, I have learned a great deal about managing those who served our nation. For example, there are some techniques that employers should consider to aid success in hiring and sustaining this group. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 21 million men and women, or 9 percent of the civilian population age 18 and over, are veterans.

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Properties of Building Materials and their Importance in Construction

The Constructor

Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials.

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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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The Edmonton Oilers new stadium and mixed-use venue is exceeding expectations

BD+C

Since Rogers Place, the city-owned, $480-million arena and home of the Edmonton Oilers, opened on Sept. 8, the HOK-designed building has been exceeding expectations, hosting more than 500,000 guests in just two months. The facility, which was not just designed as an NHL stadium, but as a “365-day-a-year destination,” has sold out each Edmonton Oilers game and provided the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings with their largest-ever attendance on a sold-out opening night.

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Transportation Funding Boost on Hold

Construction Equipment

An infrastructure funding boost that was approved and funded by Congress last year is on hold because of the short-term spending bill currently making its way through Washington. Last December, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was passed by Congress, complete with funding for Highway Trust Fund transportation projects. An increase of $2.4 billion for the projects was supposed to be available in fiscal 2017.

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Defining Responsibility

Construction Business Owner

As United States construction activity heats up, the frequency of crane accidents has also increased, along with the penalties, enforcement actions and liabilities associated with these incidents. From a compensatory damages standpoint, the financial impact resulting from these crane incidents has been in the millions of dollars. So who is responsible for crane safety and the financial consequences created if a loss occurs?

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Modern Surveying Instruments and Their Uses

The Constructor

Modern surveying instruments provides faster and more precise surveying than conventional instruments. Their types and uses are discussed in this.

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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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A STEM-focused building creates a new axis on the campus of Lawrence Technological University

BD+C

As part of an ambitious expansion and renovation campaign, for which it has raised in excess of $125 million, Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Mich., recently debuted its $16.9 million, 36,700-sf A. Alfred Taubman Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences Complex, which is home to the Marburger STEM Center, and provides a collaborative learning environment for emerging technologies such as robotics, biomedical engineering, and mechatronics.

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Taking It To The Max

Business Facilities

Mississippi's Golden Triangle has put itself on the map, big-time. Read Taking It To The Max on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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There Is a Method to the Madness

Construction Business Owner

Before the year is over, it is prudent to review your construction firm’s tax planning, as there are several steps that can be taken to improve your situation before January 1.

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Low Cost Housing Construction Techniques and Speedy Construction

The Constructor

Low cost housing construction is possible with use of low cost building materials and planning. Techniques for low cost housing construction is.

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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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The world’s tallest religious building is under construction

BD+C

A new Hindu temple, named “Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir” and dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Sri Krishna, is under construction in Uttar Pradesh, India. Once completed, it will become the tallest religious structure in the world. The building, designed by the Indian firm InGenious Studio, will stand 700-feet-tall and rise 70 tiered stories, Arch Daily reports.

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How to Find Your Ideal Customer Profile as a Contractor

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Hannah West Representing Modernize.Com. When it comes to branding your contracting business, you probably have a checklist that includes a logo, a website, print advertising, and customer outreach. But these essential efforts are in vain if you don’t deeply consider the audience you’re attempting to reach. Customer profiles are the perfect tool for understanding the people who will seek your services and what they want from you as a contractor.

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Bigger Is Not Always Better

Construction Business Owner

Many equipment owners associate wheel loaders with being durable, versatile machines because they can withstand long hours of use, transport heavy payloads and operate multiple attachments. As some equipment manufacturers expand their product lineup with smaller wheel loaders, many business owners are realizing that smaller wheel loaders can work just as hard as their larger counterparts.

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Theodolite Parts and its Functions for Angle Measurements in Surveying

The Constructor

Theodolite has many parts which needs to be adjusted every time while surveying. It is important to know about theodolite parts and their functions.

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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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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport creates a destination inside Terminal 3

BD+C

The first of a three-part phased modernization of Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport today opened its doors to the public. .

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Contractor of the Month: Alliance Plumbing Service & Repair Inc.

Contractor Magazine

Alliance Plumbing Service & Repair Inc., Tempe, Arizona, is CONTRACTOR's Contractor of the Month for December. Find out why we at CONTRACTOR magazine believe Alliance Plumbing Service & Repair Inc. is a top-notch contractor. read more.

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Redefining the Dimensions of BIM

Construction Business Owner

While building information modeling (BIM) applications are not new, they are now moving beyond 3-D modeling all the way to 5-D modeling, often called model-based estimating. It is easy to see how building models are beneficial during a building’s design phase, but increasingly, BIM is being adopted by contractors for use during the estimating phase.

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Vibration Analysis of Machine Foundations

The Constructor

Machine Foundation is subjected to dynamic loads. These loads develop the vibratory motions which will transmit into the soil below the foundation.

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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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eBay’s San Jose headquarters has a new interactive hub and welcome center named Main Street

BD+C

eBay’s has received, what the company is calling, a new ‘front door’ for its San Jose headquarters, and oh, what a front door it is. Officially named Main Street, the addition to the San Jose campus is a 20,000-sf interactive hub and welcome center designed by ESI Design. The center is meant to exemplify eBay’s platform via large-scale, interactive displays and dynamic media installations.

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Two Contractors Will Pay $147K in Fines for Roofer's Death

Construction Equipment

It was announced yesterday that the two contractors involved in a deadly construction accident last year have reached a settlement with the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) regarding the death of Jeramie Gruber. a 35-year old roofer working on the U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings. Gruber was employed by Berwald Roofing of St.

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Getting to The Heart of It

Construction Business Owner

Direct and indirect costs of cardiovascular diseases and stroke total more than $316.6 billion. That includes health expenditures and lost productivity. Cardiovascular disease also claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. These statistics from the American Heart Association are not meant to be scary, but instead eye-opening for industries like construction, in which heart disease is more prevalent.