Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Whether an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed, wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared for it will help limit exposure and defend against any citations that may be issued. A basic first step is to review and update the written safety plan for your facility.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 29, 2017
There are different uses of cement such as to make cement mortar, cement concrete which are used in various types of masonry and concrete structures.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 29, 2017
LEAN METHODOLOGY. LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted my many manufacturing and service sectors. An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management will benefit Planning. Briefly, the LEAN methodology involves the consistent application of business processes and workflows in support of the following: Early and ongoing collaboration among all participants and stakeholders.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Expect the challenge of sourcing the most highly-qualified candidates to become even more competitive as we enter the new year. And perhaps as younger employees, with fresh ways of looking at employment, join the workforce, new means of attracting – and keeping – them are worth considering. You may also think about tuning-up some tried-and-true – but dated - methods to stay ahead of the pack.
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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 28, 2017
One of my longtime clients, Tim Rosengarten, president and CEO of Armcorp Construction Inc. of Celina, Ohio, is dedicated to building a culture of honor, gratitude and respect for his employees, customers, subcontractors and community. He has a passion for doing the right thing and giving back to those who have served our country.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Total life-cycle costs include initial design, construction, operations, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. 80% of a building’s life-cycle costs are associated with Operation & Maintenance (O&M). A well-developed strategic O&M Plan will define and communicate best management practices (BMPs) for an organization. A strategic O&M Plan provides guidance for decreasing life-cycle O&M costs, extending the lifespan of facility, reducing response times to facility issue
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Yesterday I used Paul Cilliers list of characteristics of a complex adaptive systems to introduce the idea that complexity in human systems – anthro-complexity – has many distinguishing characteristics. I plan to run through ten of them starting today and will do so in a discursive manner. This is an exploration of the subject not a series of definitive statements so those who want less ambiguity may want to skip the series and wait for the posts I will make around the book chapters
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2017
The Green Roof Innovation Testing Laboratory [GRIT Lab] at the University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, is focused on investigating the environmental performance associated with ‘green’ and ‘clean’ technologies.
Lets Build
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Many construction industry analysts believe that these are “trying times,” despite nearly record-high demand for new housing, healthy new starts and future development plans in the commercial sector, and still-low financing rates. The best news is that a growing economy holds great promise for an industry that is clearly hoping.
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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 Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 23, 2017
I’ll be stretching things quite far to attach “construction marketing ideas” meaning to our visit to Cape Town in South Africa a few days before Christmas. Of course, in this part of the world, summer has just started — and there is a local drought. (The city’s reservations will run dry in March if there […].
BD+C
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Being in a formal leadership position is no joke—it can be stressful, amazing, confusing, and enough to make you want to quit all within the … Continued.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 25, 2017
George Bailey had big dreams. He wanted to travel and see the world. Instead, he ended up staying in Bedford falls and running his father’s business after his father unexpectedly died. He got married, had a bunch of kids (“You call this a happy family? Why do we have to have all these kids?”) and ran the Bailey Brother’s Building Loan the best way he could.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 27, 2017
The other night, I was out with some friends. We were at a well-known place, listening to music and relaxing. One of my friends said she wanted something chocolate, so she ordered a piece of chocolate cake. A few minutes later it arrived, and she took her first bite. You could tell by looking at her facial expression that she was not happy. She said it tasted very dry.
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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 Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 25, 2017
There is something special about taking a few minutes on Christmas Day to sip on a glass of inexpensive South African wine as I overlook the Cape Town waterfront, having just reunited with our 20-year-old son who has joined us for the final stages of our southern African vacation. I’ve experienced African summer Christmases much […].
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Enthusiasm can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, in order to build a lifestyle business or niche site you’ve got to have enthusiasm because it’s going to take a lot of work to get your new thing off the ground. But all too often when I’m getting emails from blog readers, there’s a little, well, too much enthusiasm.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 29, 2017
The year has almost come to an end. Just a handful of things left to do. The term “Burning The Midnight Oil” comes to mind. Some things need to be done and date stamped on or before December 31 of each year or it does not count for the current year. Payroll – Did you take any personal payroll (S-Corp) If not, it may impact your personal deductions. IRA – 401K Making those final payments before midnight on December 31.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 27, 2017
The company’s new distribution center in Longview, TX will serve approximately 1,000 Dollar General retail locations in Texas and the southeast. - Read: Dollar General Creating 400 New Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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 Equipment
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Throughout 2017, we’ve discussed many of the top challenges facing contact centers and the authentication industry. As the year comes to a close, let’s recap some of the biggest call center issues and authentication stories we saw in 2017: Massive Equifax data breach — For the first six months of 2017, a known security flaw left millions of American’s critical information, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver’s licenses, exposed to hackers.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 28, 2017
The mask represents a material metaphor for carving our existing digitalized world into a shape never before seen, in a process that blurs the lines between science and art but inside that transformation is yet another amazing transformation opportunity to create a better image of ourselves.
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 25, 2017
With so many pistons running at once in the machine that is your business, it can be difficult to find a way to build a safety culture from the top down that sticks. Safety Services Company has put together a guide to help you make safety a priority in your workplace in 2018. 1. Lead By Example. Employees only take workplace safety as seriously as their leaders.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 29, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu predicts stability for the construction industry’s economy and expanding nonresidential construction spending in 2018. While construction project backlog and contractor confidence remain high heading into the new year, Basu warns there are risks to the 2018 outlook as a number of potential cost increases could come into play.
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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 Equipment
DECEMBER 28, 2017
I recently did a no internet or phone for 3 days Christmas with 2 of my grandkids. The result - I got 27 books read. Some summaries: Bring out the Best in Every Employee by Dan Brown and Bill Hawkins. Good book - good studies on what works and what people want. Good refresher since much of it is intuitive. Twas the Night Before Christmas. Very unrealistic and not many good business tips.
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2017
At 18 storeys and 53 metres in height, Brock Commons Tallwood House is a 404-bed student residence building located on The University of British Columbia Point Grey campus in Vancouver, that officially opened for students in July of 2017.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Christy Webber Landscapes has $6 million worth of equipment and $20 million in payroll, employing over 400 people.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even with the uncertainty related to pending tax reform legislation that likely will have a mixed effect on the construction industry, design services at architecture firms remains in high demand. The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
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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!
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2017
As a renowned Scientist, Technologist, Engineer, Artist and Mathematician, Leonardo da Vinci set the standard for using the whole brain to propel innovation.
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2017
In May of 2017, the Canadian Home Builders Association [CHBA] officially launched its Net Zero Home Labelling Program, following the successful completion of a 15-month pilot to validate technical and administrative procedures.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Today only at Best Buy, save 50% Off Select Black & Decker Small Kitchen Appliances ! There are 6 different appliances to choose from, here are a few: Black & Decker – Mill & Brew 12-Cup Coffeemaker – $37.99. Black & Decker – FusionBlade 20-Oz. Personal Blender – $14.99. Black & Decker – 12-Cup Coffeemaker – $19.99.
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