Construction Marketing
MARCH 17, 2017
Don’t be so quick to blame email marketing for your woes. It may not be email itself, but rather, how you send email. Email open-rates may be underwhelming, but email has a ROI of 3800% , higher than any other digital form of marketing. So clearly, email can be very successful. What’s important is what you do with it. Your first step is to identify who your audience is.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 13, 2017
Whether you are buying new or used equipment, you are likely to pay more today for machinery than you did in the recent past. The newest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 mandate is driving up the cost of new machines and making it more of a challenge to find quality used equipment.
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The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2017
Steps in preparation of site for construction works involves geotechnical report, site clearing, excavation, grading and compaction. Steps for.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 12, 2017
The Oaks, a 1.3 million square foot shopping mall located in Thousand Oaks, California, owned by Macerich is the first project achieve certification under the new BREEAM In-Use program for existing buildings. Macerich, a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate with a portfolio of over 50 shopping malls, also earned the #1 GRESB ranking in the North America Retail Sector in 2016 for the second consecutive year.
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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.
Lets Build
MARCH 16, 2017
Working on a construction site requires high levels of concentration and careful handling of the equipment. But that’s not always the case! There are countless examples of smaller or… bigger mistakes. Those failures lead many times to hilarious moments. Thankfully, many of them have been caught on camera and have eventually travelled around the internet.
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The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2017
Fire ratings of concrete and masonry structural elements considers two factors: fire endurance and fire resistance. ACI 206 provides the definition.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 16, 2017
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly three million nonfatal injuries happened in the workplace in 2014.
Lets Build
MARCH 13, 2017
We are back with some exciting news for all of you who are part of GenieBelt ’s journey. New features! During the last months, we worked hard and today we are happy to announce the launching of a new update that will change the way you are using GenieBelt for the better. Once again, we have to thank all of you for your valuable feedback. Nothing would be possible without your ideas and support.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era. Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.
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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?
The Constructor
MARCH 11, 2017
Artificial Island is an artificially man-made structure that has not formed naturally. Construction methods, loads, design and advantages of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 15, 2017
With a new year before us, a new administration ahead of us, and new smarter buildings rising all around us,
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2017
Creating a cost estimate in construction requires experience not only in estimating but in actual construction tasks. Field experience on job sites is necessary in order to gain a full understanding of situational requirements. I would even argue that a site visit should be mandatory in addition. Preparing multiple reasonable detailed estimates efficiently as requires using a line item construction cost database.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2017
Consider the following scenario. Jennifer is your best employee. She has been working for you for 10 years. She has earned 10 outstanding, annual performance reviews. She comes in early, she gets her work done and she never whines. We know little about Jennifer’s personal life because she only focuses on her work. There is no frivolous chatter or family drama played out at work.
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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.
The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2017
Fire safety and property protection systems for buildings requires knowledge and understanding of hazards to decrease the potential fire occurrence.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Deere & Company is one of the World's Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The listing by the Ethisphere Institute is in its 11th year and Deere is among only 13 companies that have been named each year to the honor. This year, 124 companies were selected for the designation.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 15, 2017
Job Order Contracting Events… The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) is seeking Facility Managers, Client Procurement personnel, Owner Management personnel, and Contractor participation in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter; and on the Mid-Atlantic Council Board. CJE Membership and participation is open to public and private entities with a vested interest in JOC and IDIQ procurement and delivery.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2017
Consider the following scenario. Jennifer is your best employee. She has been working for you for 10 years. She has earned 10 outstanding, annual performance reviews. She comes in early, she gets her work done and she never whines. We know little about Jennifer’s personal life because she only focuses on her work. There is no frivolous chatter or family drama played out at work.
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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!
The Constructor
MARCH 11, 2017
Bitumen emulsion is a dispersed liquid consisting of three products: water, bitumen & emulsion. Types, uses and advantages of bitumen emulsion.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2017
Transmaterial Next: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Future (Princeton Architectural Press, May 2017, $40) is the latest installment of Blaine Brownell’s Transmaterial series. The book rates the commercial viability of 117 innovative materials of interest to designers and contractors and describes their environmental aspects, content, applications, and limitations.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
JOC Construction Labor Costs. JOC construction labor costs p rovide the foundation for any successful Job Order Contracting Program. On average, labor accounts for sixty percent (60%) of a project total construction cost and is therefore a primary consideration. Most “best practice” Job Order Contracts use prevailing wage rates, and more specifically Davis-Bacon wage rages if available.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era. Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.
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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!
The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2017
Stability evaluation of gravity concrete structures such as dams, retaining walls due to various reasons with methods and procedures of stability.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 17, 2017
Detectives in Cecil County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland detectives used one of the agency’s two recently purchased drones to locate nearly $400,000 in stolen construction equipment stashed behind a barn on an Elkton-area property, police reported Thursday. This was the first official CCSO drone mission since six agency deputies and Sheriff Scott Adams earned their FAA licenses to fly the small unmanned aircraft systems after purchasing the units with seized funds, passing a written exam and rece
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
Lean construction techniques are central to improving quality, timeliness, satisfaction, and lowering costs. Focus upon Outcomes. Best Value procurement. Outcomes and deliverables must be clearly defined, written, and measurable. Owner must provide value by sharing knowledge and collaborating in a timely manner with all service providers from concept through close-out, and not engage in excessive management and control.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
S. Danelle McNeill. President. MCO Management Solutions.
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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!
The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2017
When structural concrete elements are exposed to fire, it is possible that explosive spalling of concrete takes place. The explosive spalling of.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2017
Dissing+Weitling is a Danish architecture firm that is becoming very well known for creating bicycle pathways for cities to help alleviate automobile traffic and provide more environmentally forms of transportation. In Copenhagen, the firm created The Bicycle Snake and The Super Bicycle Pathways, which have helped the city become the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, according to some rankings.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Traditional design-bid-build, and even design-build are not capable of meeting this threshold, not providing appropriate levels of collaboration and financial transparency.
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