Construction Business Owner

APRIL 24, 2017

Unlike employees in other industries, who increasingly can do their job from any place with an internet connection, construction workers still need to be in a certain place at a certain time to complete their work. In that way, the industry is still largely the same as it always has been. And yet, in other ways, technology is allowing employers in the building trades to dramatically change the way they manage their mobile workers.

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The Constructor

APRIL 28, 2017

Presence of impurities in water for concrete mix leads to decrease in structural properties of concrete such as strength and durability to a large.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

By Jim Stanley. President, FDRsafety. What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. Then, the publication was full of news about companies being cited and fined.

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Lets Build

APRIL 27, 2017

In the US there are a lot of construction companies doing different work within areas like commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction services. But who are the biggest construction companies in the US? That is something GenieBelt has decided to figure out. We hereby present our master list of the biggest construction companies in each state of the US.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 23, 2017

The words “data driven” trigger a certain cringe factor. From the transparent e-commerce site that matches your favorite authors with new authors you might like to the businesses that capture your clicks, businesses are continuing to mine the available treasure trove of data to further their strategic aims. Consider the midlevel construction organization—what are they measuring?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 25, 2017

When everyone is on the same software, everything goes more smoothly, and that means maximized productivity.

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Lets Build

APRIL 26, 2017

When it comes to working on the go, android tablets have since stolen the show from laptop PCs and notebooks, and have become the device of choice for many. Apart from serving as invaluable tools for communication and entertainment, the best cheap tablets have proven useful for professionals to handle virtually any kind of task. In the construction industry, Android tablets can be of immense benefit for storing blueprints as well providing access to relevant design apps.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 28, 2017

To someone not well-versed in mechanical plant construction, a project that requires the HVAC piping system to be supported only from the floor is rare. Supporting pipe from above is the standard because it leaves space free of obstruction, providing mobility for the workforce executing the project. Creating modular, fabricated skid assemblies is a new concept to most owners and design teams.

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The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2017

Polymer modified concrete is concrete with polymers to modify properties of hardened concrete. Types, properties and applications of PMC is.

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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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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 28, 2017

Phases of a Job Order Contract Task Order. As a the most widely used LEAN construction delivery method, Job Order Contracting can deliver multiple benefits, including the consistent delivery of over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. That said, Owners must be competent and provide leadership, all participants must act in a transparent, collaborative, and mutually beneficial manner, and process must be implemented consistently.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 25, 2017

Today marks the first day of Dexter + Chaney’s Connect 2017 User Conference , and we are excited! This is a great time for our clients to get to know Dexter + Chaney employees, meet many of the companies we partner with, and network with other clients and industry professionals. As Spectrum users dive into learning how to get the most out of their software, they have the opportunity to share their experience with other users and become teachers themselves.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2017

Every business owner knows that to be successful, you must always be on the hunt for advances in technology and innovations that help you run a better business. However, an idea is no good without the resources necessary to bring that idea to fruition as a real, usable solution. The team at Autodesk is helping provide those resources by offering a tangible space and the tools needed to create new solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) space.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 25, 2017

Improving market conditions helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) report strong growth in sales, profitability, order intake and deliveries in the first quarter of 2017. . During the first three months of 2017 Volvo CE saw net sales jump by 30 percent to SEK 16,163 M (SEK 12,452 M in Q1 2016). Operating income was also positively impacted, rising to SEK 1,617 M, up significantly compared to SEK 341 M in the first quarter of 2016.

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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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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES provides by Four BT, LLC , provider of independent, objective, and best values JOC solutions – UPBs, Technology, Services, & Support. A list of current (top) and past job order contracting opportunities for contracting serving public sector renovation, repair, and minor new construction requirements. Title: Job Order Contract – Fort Bliss, Texas (includes White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico).

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 25, 2017

Conway Services was the presenting sponsor of the second annual Conway Services Charity Classic, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) West TN Chapter. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 24, 2017

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 28, 2017

Last December, Tesla founder Elon Musk tweeted he was fed up with traffic and planned to build a tunnel boring machine to just start digging his way out of traffic hassles. Sure enough, a big white tunnel boring machine, with 'The Boring Company' (Boring, it's what we do) painted on the side arrived at Musk's SpaceX facility in Hawthorne, California.

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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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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements. Direct Owner Involvement – A fundamental premise of Job Order Contracting is owner involvement with all service providers, Communication and collaboration must be early and ongoing.

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BD+C

APRIL 25, 2017

Emojis tend to elicit fairly strong reactions from people. Many people love to use the small ideograms while texting and emailing like modern day hieroglyphics. Others experience a visceral hatred any time they see one of the little buggers. This dichotomy is best exemplified via a teaser trailer for The Emoji Movie. On one hand, the movie studio felt secure enough in the general public’s love of emojis to invest money in a feature film.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 25, 2017

The 2017 outlook finds global aerospace and defense industry revenues expected to surge to two percent growth, driven by higher defense spending. Read Aerospace Growth Gets Turbocharged on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 24, 2017

Caterpillar's SEC Form 8-K posted this morning showing some significant increases in the company's sales as compared to last year. Notably, Cat's sales in construction industries are up 56 percent in the Asia/Pacific market, bringing the global market up 7 percent. In the company's Oil & Gas segment, sales are up 15 percent.

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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!

Contractors

Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 25, 2017

I often say that there are so many unknowns in the proposal selection process that it is impossible to accurately predict whether or not you are going to win. In fact, it is probably best to stay away from speculation completely other than “do we have a reasonable shot?”. Let me illustrate why speculation is a fool’s game. You Might Not Know The Client’s Misconceptions.

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BD+C

APRIL 26, 2017

Nothing says Dubai like over-the-top architecture. Between the Burj Khalifa, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, and the twisting Infinity Tower, the Dubai skyline is quite a spectacle to behold. In true Dubai fashion, however, it isn’t enough just to look at the skyline and snap a few picture of it. No, it needs to be framed for all to see. And what is the best way to do that?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 28, 2017

We Make Contractor Bookkeeping Look Easy. Because we do it every day, Monday through Friday and some holidays. This makes it over 300 days per year. With multiple clients, we are not new; it’s not new. The same goes in your field of Construction. You do many of the same things over and over again. The end result is so clean and tidy, when the customer is watching you it looks like it was effortlessly done.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 27, 2017

In an 8 to 3 vote Tuesday, California's Senate Committee on Governmental Organization took another step towards passing SB30 that bars any business involved with building the barrier wall between the U.S. and Mexico from doing business with California. SB30 be heard next by the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB30 is sponsored by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) is one of two bills taking aim at contractors who choose to work on the border wall.

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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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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 27, 2017

Nominate a deserving woman in the industry. CONTRACTOR wants your help compiling this list of influential women. read more.

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BD+C

APRIL 26, 2017

That’s a Chicago Transit Authority subway car sitting atop the second-floor amenity deck of the “L” apartments in the city’s Logan Square neighborhood. The six-story complex, designed by Brininstool + Lynch Architects, is two blocks from the CTA’s Blue Line, which can get you to the Loop or O’Hare International in 25-30 minutes.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 24, 2017

Louisiana is ready to be the prime global hub for liquefied natural gas exports, and it’s aiming to be the national leader in cybersecurity. Read Energizing Louisiana’s Future on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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