HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. However, from time to time, we have to manage things that are out of our direct control – particularly when a project specifies owner furnished items (OFIs) or an owner vendor.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

In 2004, I wrote an article for one of the first editions of Construction Business Owner magazine titled “Is Your Goal to Retire Before You Learn the Computer?” At that time, many owners didn’t want to add technology to their operations, and they were hoping computerization would not be required to do business. Boy, were they wrong. Now, cutting-edge technology is required to communicate with customers and subcontractors, obtain and read plans, schedule jobs and people, and manage business and f

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

There are various types of bitumen mixes with aggregates for pavement construction. Applications of these bitumen mixes for pavements is discussed in.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It’s no secret that the construction industry is most of the times really resistant towards change. This element has created, of course, many issues to the industry across the years. According to the 2016 Mark Farmer review on the existing situation in UK construction , the current status of the field is more than alarming. The title of Mark Farmer’s work (Modernise or Die) depicts on the most descriptive way possible the need for deep changes in construction.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2017

What is JOC. What is JOC might be answered differently by a real property owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor. The History of What is JOC Today. The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe.

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The Constructor

MARCH 1, 2017

Failures in rigid pavements are caused by distresses due to various causes. Repair techniques these types of failures in rigid pavements are.

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Lets Build

MARCH 2, 2017

Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. Green construction tries to establish those conditions that will eventually upgrade the quality of our planet.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. As is the case for any business endeavor, it’s a benefit for all parties to do their homework. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2017

Trust is a vital component to success in the construction industry. Of course, trust is important for any business, but the emphasis is particularly strong in an industry where customers place the success of major products firmly in the hands of others. Consequently, it is essential for firms to instil confidence in customers from the outset. Your business must communicate a commitment to first-class service and a high-quality end product.

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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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The Constructor

MARCH 2, 2017

Failures in flexible pavements can be due to failure of its component layers which undergo distress due to various causes. Types of failures in.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

Case Construction Equipment will unveil the “Team Rubicon Disaster Response SV340” at Conexpo. It’s a special edition of the company’s SV340 skid steer loader, and will be used to promote the Case partnership with Team Rubicon, as well as for training and support events throughout the country.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. People and processes should support core organizational strategies and goals. Far too often, focus is upon technology. Technology is an enabler, but should not drive decisions. The following white paper additional insight. TO BIM OR NOT TO BIM – The Wrong Question.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

If you want to see an effective and thoughtful blog for a successful ICI design/build contractor, take a look at The Korte Company’s initiative. This Illinois-headquartered company (with branches in Missouri, Nevada and Oklahoma) demonstrates effective expertise, coupled with some rather simple but powerful lead generation resources. (The blog in my opinion is quite well designed, […].

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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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The Constructor

MARCH 2, 2017

Building construction with plastic bottles are low-cost and eco-friendly. Construction of plastic bottle walls, roofs and their benefits in buildings.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2017

Several Caterpillar facilities, including the corporate headquarters in Peoria, Ill., were visited by federal agents serving a search warrant, multiple sources report. In a story first reported in The Peoria Journal Star, agencies involved include the Internal Revenue Service. Facilities in Morton, Ill., and East Peoria, Ill., were also being searched, reports say.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

If your interested in a sample job order contract , just send us your government sector/industry and we will be happy to assist you. [contact-form]. Job Order Contract Best Management Practices Matter. A JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide should always be a component of your job order contract. We can help you there also. Example of a tables of contents … FOREWARD. 5.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Virtual Reality is the new medium for design communication and is changing the way architects work. What once was done with pen and paper (and for the last two decades with screens, keyboards, and a mouse) is now being done with headsets and handheld tools. As architects, we are always looking for ways to improve communication with clients and shorten the feedback loop, allowing for a speedier and more lightweight design process.

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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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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Strategic construction project planning and programming all the activities carried out helps to shape the programming of its capital projects. This.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Ritchie Bros. sold more than 10,000 equipment items for more than 1,000 sellers at its global auction in Orlando, Fla., last week. Some $188 million of equipment and trucks was sold at the five-day event, with approximately 38 percent ($71+ million) selling to online buyers. A record 10,400 people from 88 countries registered to bid in the auction, with buyers from the United States purchasing 79 percent of the equipment and international buyers purchasing 21 percent, from such countries as Germ

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The JOC Unit Price Book 2017 JOB ORDER CONTRACTING GUIDE is and independent , objective, transparent, and best value resource for Job Order Contracting. The 4BT OpenJOC TM Unit Price Book JOB ORDER CONTRACTING GUIDE. GENERAL – Cost data is organized using MasterFormat2004+ [1] and includes detailed line item description and associated material, equipment and labor as appropriate.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Green buildings yield significant operational cost savings compared with traditional buildings and produce higher asset values, according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 Smart Market Report, by Dodge Data & Analytics and United Technologies Corporation.

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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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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

What is Cast Iron? Cast iron is obtained from the pig-iron which is re-melted with coke and limestone. Pig iron is nothing but impure iron which is.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Bob Buckhorn, Mayor of Tampa, FL, discusses his city’s fast-growing job market, highly-ranked business tax structure, infrastructure improvements, and efforts to become a leader in STEM-oriented manufacturing. Read Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Bob Buckhorn, Mayor, Tampa, FL on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

It isn’t too often that I encourage readers here to take a look at something that may be seen as competitive, but I think there would be merit for you to attend the Construction Marketing Association‘s (CMA) free webcast on Best Blogging Practices (focusing on architectural, engineering and construction). The program starts Thursday, March 16 […].

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

More than half of the school districts and colleges responding to a recent survey expect to initiate construction projects in 2017, the majority of which will be major renovations or modernizations. College Planning & Management , which conducted the survey for its annual “2017 Facilities and Construction Brief,” also found that few school districts or institutions are banking on more funds being made available for future construction projects.

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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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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Sprayed concrete is also called as gunite or shotcrete is used for rapid concrete construction. Properties, materials and applications of sprayed.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2017

The home appliance manufacturer will invest $250 million, create 600 new jobs in Clarksville, TN at its first U.S. washing machine manufacturing operation. Read LG Electronics Building New Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

FedBizOpps.gov, a website for federal contractors. posted the following notice regarding the design and build of several prototype wall structures in the vicinity of the United States border with Mexico.

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