Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2016
The No. 1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem appears when final construction job cost comes in higher than the bid or contract project budget. As a business coach, I see numerous contractor income statements every year. I often hear company owners say that they bid using a 15-percent markup for overhead and 10 percent for profit.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) just announced the winners of the 2016 STAR Awards. The winners can be seen in the dedicated space at: www.cmastarawards.com. The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 80 sub-categories. SUPERSTAR and STAR represent first and second place, respectively, in each category. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals by region.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Job Order Contract Training and Certification. Job Order Contract Training and Certification are key to a successful Job Order Contracting Program. Virtual, Regional, On-site. Introductory, Advanced, Refresher. Instructor, Hands-one, Self-paced. . Learn more… . Testimonials…. Great session… provided very supportive information, in detail! Everything I need to support JOC implementation at my organization!
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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 Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2016
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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Business Facilities
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Collin County and Montgomery County were the only large counties to increase skilled occupation jobs by more than 20 percent from 2011-2015. Read Texas Is Tops In Talent Attraction on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Job Order Contract – Who, What, How, Why, & Timing. The Who, What, How, Why, & Timing of a Job Order Contract requires thought, multi-discipline integration, and proven LEAN business processes. Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff.
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 12, 2016
You submitted a proposal and lost. Now it’s up to you to figure out what happened. So, what do you do? You ask for a debrief. An agency head of construction management recently told me that he was relieved to just finish up the award of 54 contracts and the conducting of 76 debriefs. Wow. That’s a lot of debriefs. Just imagine having to conduct that many debriefs.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2016
Damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. Materials for damp.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Tradition is giving way to innovation and necessity at a growing number of America’s 13,515 public school districts. Principals, administrators, school boards, and teachers themselves are acknowledging that the once-hallowed education model of teacher-as-lecturer is leaving too many students unengaged and unprepared for college and the workplace.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Fast Easy Accounting Do-It-Yourself. Construction Accounting Store Is Open For Business. Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways: #1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup #2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks #3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar. And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too!
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Kobelco has begun manufacturing its SK350LC-10 excavator in Spartanburg, S.C. “This capacity increase further solidifies Kobelco’s commitment to producing excavators that are built like no other excavators in the industry,” said Pete Morita, VP–Excavator Division. “We continue to reinforce our foundation in the North American market.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2016
Noise control inside a building can be achieved by following construction techniques while construction of a building. The construction techniques of.
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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?
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
An interesting trend has been unfolding in academic libraries. The library has been welcoming new neighbors. Specifically, programs that support student and faculty success such as math emporiums, writing centers, academic enrichment programs, and excellence-in-teaching centers, are now being given prominent real estate within the library. Before examining the opportunities and challenges of these synergies, it is important to place it in the larger context of the academic library's evolution an
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Bobcat mini-excavators are proving just the machine for making mountain bike trails. Bobcat mini-excavators are proving just the machine for making mountain bike trails.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Carlos Moncayo was just 22 when an unsupported trench at a Manhattan construction site collapsed, killing him. The accident happen on April 6, 2015 on the same day an OSHA inspector had warned the subcontractor, Sky Materials Corporation, and the general contractor, Harco Construction, that the trench was unsafe.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Minimum thickness for two way slab construction designed as per methods provided by ACI 318-11 Code namely, direct design method and equivalent frame.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 15, 2016
A series of pavilions and footbridges planned for the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, China, are designed to make visitors feel as if they are walking on air and floating above the stunning landscape.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2016
The Viega Educational Facility in Nashua, N.H., is the first applicant approved for training for the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Standard 19000 Hydronic Systems Certification Program. read more.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
As part of the Impulsing Paradigm Challenge through Disruptive Technologies Program (ImPACT)’s Tough Robotics Challenge Program, a group of research leaders at Osaka University, Kobe University, Tohoku University, Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, and Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a prototype of a construction robot for disaster relief situations.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Buoyancy rafts or hollow box foundations also known as the floating foundations is a type of deep foundation is used in building construction on soft.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Everyone remembers the classic Fred Flintstone car; a simple design made from rock, wood, and animal hide that is powered by the feet of those riding within it. Not only does the design solve the whole ‘internal combustion engines haven’t been invented yet’ thing, but it is also a completely sustainable design that provides quite a workout for the passengers.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Three manufacturing projects expected to create a total of 390 jobs have been approved to receive tax credits under the Grow New Jersey Program. Read Tax Credits Help New Jersey Manufacturers Create Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 16, 2016
The Peoria Journal Star reports Caterpillar began issuing layoff notices to employees on Wednesday. This comes as part of cost saving measures beyond previously announced restructuring plans.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 11, 2016
There are various factors which affect deflections of reinforced concrete beams and slabs which needs to be considered and assessed adequately during.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
New York University has recently revealed the design of a new $1 billion development comprising a gym, a swimming pool, performance theaters, and classrooms at 181 Mercer Street. The 735,000-sf building will include a variety of academic facilities and be topped by faculty and student housing towers, TheRealDeal.com reports.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 15, 2016
The EPA will provide 25 communities with technical assistance to pursue development strategies that advance clean air, clean water, economic development and other local goals. Read Communities Get Environmental, Economic Development Help From EPA on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
When exactly the spill began in the Belle Fourche pipeline is unknown, but the break was reported by a landowner on December 5. About 4,200 barrels of oil flowed into the Ash Coulee Creek near Belfield North Dakota.
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