Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Data, collaboration and communication. While they may not be new concepts to the construction business owner, they are taking new forms throughout the industry. Watching trends in technology and keeping an eye on the industry’s existing challenges, CBO spoke with industry professionals to learn more about the advancements they see shaping—and reshaping—what we know about the future of construction.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 30, 2018
As more and more technological advances come to light, one thing we’d like to wonder is how does this affect construction? With everything from AI to autonomous vehicles in mind, how will we see the construction industry take advantage of such advances? Keep reading for construction tech game changers we can expect to see in the coming years. Modernizing the Construction Industry.
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FDR Safety
JANUARY 31, 2018
Much is being written about arc flash assessments using NFPA 70E. FDRsafety is being contacted by small and medium size enterprises bemoaning quotes of $75,000 to $150,000 just to do the calculations. We’re often asked, “Do we have to do this?” The answer is “no,” but you need to do something to establish due diligence and compliance with OSHA. FDRsafety has an approach to arc flash assessments designed to help you achieve those objectives.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. Even worse is the possibility of an incident on one of your jobsites that results in serious harm to employees. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising.
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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
JANUARY 29, 2018
With some jobsites getting tighter, particularly in urban areas, contractors rely on compact equipment that can access confined spaces and still have the power to get the job done efficiently. Today’s compact excavators are designed to overcome challenges when working in confined spaces where larger equipment cannot fit. This is evident by the dramatic increase of compact excavators in the past 30 years, replacing many tasks previously done with loader backhoes.
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Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 28, 2018
While many people focused on the tariffs of 30% imposed by the United States on imported solar photovoltaic cells and modules last week, most missed the larger renewable energy news story that after an 11 day trial, last Wednesday a federal jury in Wisconsin convicted Chinese firm Sinovel of stealing wind technology, including the theft of trade secrets.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Despite ongoing efforts by construction firms and law enforcement, the number of heavy equipment theft reports in the United States continues to grow. In 2016, more than 11,574 pieces of heavy equipment were reported as stolen through the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Lets Build
JANUARY 30, 2018
What will the construction industry bring in 2018? There are bunch of upcoming events that will seek to answer that question for you. It’s a great place for you to get updated on what is happening in the industry, such as new materials, technologies, new way of building etc. Going.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 30, 2018
Job Order Contacting – The LEAN OpenJOC (TM) Method was developed by Four BT, LLC (4BT) in response to an industry need for a best value job order contracting solution. Four BT, LLC is a veteran-owned small business that develops, markets, and supports independent, objective, and best value Job Order Contracting solutions. This includes 4BT-CE cloud estimating and project management software (4BT-CE), locally researched JOC unit price books, support, and a wide range of service.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 31, 2018
With the global construction industry projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030, an industry report charges now is the time for the engineering and construction sector to embrace technology.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
We have all come across bad apples. There are those employees who show up late and leave early, or those whose attitudes cause conflict with other employees and make it impossible to get anything done. If you have more than a few bad apples on your team, though, there might be something wrong with the tree and its environment. High employee productivity relies on many factors, not only the motivation of individual employees.
Lets Build
JANUARY 30, 2018
The construction industry is always growing and expanding. It’s followed by a great growth prospect and the revenue numbers related to the construction industry businesses in the U.S. alone are somewhere around trillions of dollars. With all this in mind, it may seem lucrative and smart to try and expand.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 27, 2018
Looking for a best value construction procurement solution that embeds LEAN Integrated Project Delivery to delivery 90%+ of renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction…owners, contractors, building users? It’s time to stop overspending and start learning about the 4BT OpenJOC(tm) Job Order Contracting Solution.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 30, 2018
Despite the industry's reluctance to talk openly about it, opioid abuse is costing firms money and threatening lives. Understanding why workers become addicts and how drug abuse harms jobsite safety are first steps to combating the problem.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
The Hatfields and the McCoys. The Earps and the Clanton Gang. The Yankees and the Red Sox. The Republicans and the Democrats. Adversaries make for the greatest plot lines. But what about the office and the field? A group that should be as cohesive as peanut butter and jelly often ends up as diametrically opposed as the gunslingers of old. How does an organization grow and prosper when the two elements of the business that are closest to the finished product exist in a strife-ridden environment?
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Solar energy is the fastest growing alternative energy industry on Earth. Numerous countries are adapting solar panels; it’s revolutionizing the way construction works around the globe, and the changes aren’t far out on the horizon—they’re already in motion. Construction trends are rapidly adapting to solar energy, becoming infused with the.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 27, 2018
The following is provided for those considering a job order contract solution, or who may wish to improve their current job order contract solution. A Job Order Contract Solution should… 1. deliver 90% of repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-buget, and to everyone’s satisfaction, 2. treat both owners and contractors equally and support an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, 3.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 29, 2018
A recent study released by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute (MEPI) asked what are the potential economic consequences of a highly automated construction industry, using data from the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 31, 2018
High-speed rail projects across the U.S. are gaining popularity as states and municipalities look for new ways to decrease traffic and expand connectivity.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 30, 2018
The company will create more than 2,000 jobs at its new hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility in Buckeye, AZ. - Read: Nikola Motor Company Chooses Arizona For $1B Investment at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a possible new measure being discussed in Washington that would invest an additional $1.5 trillion in repairing and improving infrastructure would both help the sector continue to add jobs and attract new workers.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Summary for January 2018 today showing 200,000 jobs were created in the first month of this year, with construction jobs increasing at the fastest clip. According to the BLS report, construction added 36,000 jobs, mostly among specialty trade contractors. (+26,000). Employment in residential building construction continued to trend up over the month (+5,000).
Construction Dive
JANUARY 30, 2018
According to the American Institute of Architects, nonresidential activity is expected to grow 4% both this and next year.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 30, 2018
This was not an ordinary call. While I will need to disguise many aspects of this story because it cuts close to current business relationships and the issue relates to my disclosing confidential information, I can tell you I was shocked when the aggrieved person rightfully asserted I had not corrected the problem, even though […].
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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
JANUARY 30, 2018
Everyone has heard of a snow globe, but what about a jungle sphere? Designed by NBBJ, the Spheres are a new plant-stuffed workplace at the center of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters. Exposure to nature has been proven to help relax people and increase their creativity, and the Spheres and their tens of thousands of plants are meant to do just that for Amazon’s employees.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 29, 2018
AgTech Scientific will invest $5 million in a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot hemp-products development and manufacturing facility in Paris, KY. - Read: Industrial Hemp Operation Will Create 271 Jobs In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 30, 2018
A Midwest Economic Policy Institute study found no savings on state construction projects, but a drop in blue-collar worker wages, productivity and job growth.
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