Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 30, 2018
It’s the middle of the summer, and my construction marketing ideas thoughts have been distracted by some forward personal travel planning. Once a year for the past nine years, Google has invited me to California (once to NYC) for a meet-up or summit because of my voluntary contributions on the AdSense Help Forum. There’s a […].
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
Bicycling has become a preferred means of environmentally friendly, fun, and healthy transportation for millions of America’s apartment, condo, and townhouse dwellers. From 2008 to 2017, bicycle ridership in the U.S. grew 40%, from 47 million to 66 million, according to Statistica.com. Couple the dramatic increase in cyclists with the fact that U.S. households are renting at higher rates than at any time in the past 50 years, and multifamily developers and their project teams are left with no ch
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
For many businesses in locations with moderate climates, winter is a season that brings fewer jobs and contracts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Construction companies across the continent have started to discover that this perceived offseason holds a different set of opportunities. Some business owners have found that cold-weather services—like snow and ice removal—help maintain consistent cash flow throughout the year.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 1, 2018
Here in Portland, Ore., where Viewpoint headquarters is located, retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is a big topic of conversation — even if building owners aren’t yet scrambling to implement upgrades. If you don’t live on the West Coast, earthquakes probably aren’t exactly top of mind. But even if that’s the case, you’ve likely heard something about the impending “Big One” that The New Yorker reported on in 2015 which is expected to cause significant damage in the Pacific Northwest.
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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.
Construction Marketing
JULY 30, 2018
Have you ever watched a building come down? I’ve seen everything from a neighborhood of large block tenement buildings blown up, to a small cottage being crunched by a bulldozer in an hour. It’s kind of exciting in many ways, and rather distressing in others. What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 2, 2018
While it is not possible to fully predict when each hurricane will occur, contractors can prepare for all hurricanes with a documented and well-rehearsed contingency plan. Your guide to constructing a strong contingency plan for hurricane season.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 3, 2018
LEAN Job Order Contracting. Comes to New Mexico! Allied States Cooperative / 4BT OpenJOCTM Framework. Isn’t it time you stopped the waste, the worrying, and the hassles commonly associated with facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction??? Procuring and executing on-demand, on-budget, on-time, quality construction services has traditionally been difficult.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
There is an unprecedented wave of speculation and investment in Artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping the industry with ideas like machine learning (ML) appearing as a magic wand of business innovation.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control suggested that employers start screening workers for heat stress when the heat index reaches 85 F rather than the 91 F OSHA currently recommends.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
Imagine your company as a funnel with a shut-off valve controlling the flow of profit output. A steady flow of sales volume enters the funnel in the form of revenue. The funnel absorbs and reduces the profit output by paying invoices for job costs and overhead expenses. In addition, leaks cause some money to flow out of the funnel. The leftover flow is net profit cash exiting the end of the funnel into your equity account.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
2018 Mid-Year Commercial Construction Market Update. Down 5.5% – Non-residential starts YTD. Down 6.3% – Non-residential starts June 2018 versus June 2017. Down 27% – Commercial construction starts YTD. Down 12% – Institutional starts YTD. Down 29% – Higher education starts YTD. Down 34% – Private office building starts YTD.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 1, 2018
Earthquake Retrofit Requirements.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2018
Adoption has been slow, Casey Malmquist said, but now, "that's all changing," especially after initiatives like the 2015 International Building Code made more allowances for mass timber.
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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?
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
Revenue is booming, and times are swell for many construction organizations. What could possibly go wrong? Many leaders in the industry believe that the most challenging aspect businesses face currently is the availability of personnel. However, this cycle has played out several times before, and the conclusion is always the same: Undisciplined management and a lack of good strategy lead to failure.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Another series of well-received training classes was just complete in mid-July 2018. A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment!
Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 3, 2018
Meetings have a reputation. They can be time sinks. It’s easy to walk away from one wondering what was accomplished and what, if anything, will get done. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, with one little change, you can dramatically increase the value of any meeting. Define Next Steps The Right Way. I consider myself a sane, rational, and mild-mannered guy.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2018
Construction execs also outpaced the national average when it came to plans to expand their workforce in the coming year, according to the Q2 Vistage CEO Confidence Index report.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
Summer is in full swing, and, for some parts of the country, that means hurricane season is too. If there is anything to be learned from the damage wrought by last year’s Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma, it’s that having a thorough action plan is paramount. And who better to talk to than Senior Superintendent Tim Ham, who manages field-related aspects of Hoar Construction’s various commercial projects in Central Florida.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction NOW AVAILABLE in New Mexico – OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Construction has arrived! On-demand, on-budget, on-time, qualify construction services are now available throughout the State of New Mexico from the following quality service providers via the Allied States Cooperative and 4BT OpenJOC LEAN construction solution.
Lets Build
JULY 31, 2018
It’s no surprise that many people have started to incorporate 3D technology even within their homes in the form of 3D televisions. 3D printers are becoming more common by the day and we have some companies that are even trying to make it an everyday household item. Since this technology holds great promise, it’s worthy.
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2018
When planning a new building, one of the first decisions made is size. Assuming the land is available, most owners will ask themselves how much space do I really need? But, perhaps the right question is, how much space do I need now, and how much will I need in the future?
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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!
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
For business owners within the construction industry, one always challenging undertaking is that of finding the best way to manage your machine inventory. Whether you own a few machines or a few hundred, it is important to have a system in place that allows you to know as much as possible about each of your machines on a daily basis because—as we all know—time is money.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). While many professionals talk about contingencies, a focus upon assuring the use of experienced line item cost estimators (likely with a decade of more of experience… inclusive knowledge of field work processes) and the use of standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI MasterFomat – 50 Divi
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2018
Despite the industry's reluctance towards artificial intelligence, experts said it can help companies expedite early processes, create the best plans for a given project and identify if a project is going awry.
BD+C
AUGUST 3, 2018
Domestic and foreign airlines serving the U.S. carried an all-time high of 965 million passengers in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Airports Council International estimates that 8.8 billion flyers used airports worldwide last year, up 6.6%.
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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!
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2018
Scott Julian. Chief Operations Officer. Lewis Builders Inc.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 2, 2018
Workforce investments, not downsizing, are manufacturers' priority as plans for automation increase, according to new L.E.K. Consulting survey. - Read: Will A Skilled Workers Shortage Impede Manufacturing Innovation? at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor agency said the proposed revision would better protect worker privacy, but some industry advocates have vocally opposed it.
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