Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 17, 2020

At some point, every business owner needs outside help to improve efficiency – or to free up their time so they can take steps toward future growth. The trouble is, the cost of hiring regular staff, even on a part-time basis, can eat up a company's budget – especially in the early years when you're still just finding your feet. The rise of the remote freelance worker (otherwise known as the "gig economy"), especially during this time, can offer construction business owners a simple, cost-effecti

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 12, 2020

The decision to Outsource Marketing to a consultant or agency, or to hire staff for marketing is a frequent but critical consideration. Factors include the frequency of specific marketing activities, the availability of talent, and the financial return of either scenario. The latter taking on new urgency within a recessionary environment. This article will define Outsourced Marketing and staffing, along with the pros and cons of each, and some recommended resources.

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Civil Lead

APRIL 16, 2020

Hello friends, Pop and wall putty enhance the beauty and appearance of the house. Both are important building materials for interior design work. Are you confused about the selection of Pop and Putty for your home? Then you are in the right place today in this article we are going to do a detailed comparison of Pop and putty. I promise you after reading this article you will be able to choose the best one for your home and office.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was und

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CivilJungle

APRIL 14, 2020

Dear friend, we work building quantity calculation in manual in a paper, So now going we area in how to Calculate in Excel use a long wall and short wall method. Because of this method, very easy all methods like Centre Line Method & Crossing Method. And mostly Billing Engineer and Quantity Surveyor use this […].

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 12, 2020

The Coronavirus could lead to a recession, but there are things that construction companies can do to ensure they survive.

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The Constructor

APRIL 17, 2020

Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was und

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Construction Dive

APRIL 15, 2020

Some building departments have been forced by the outbreak to introduce technology to their process, the International Code Council says, and those that have will continue using this method of inspection after the health crisis.

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Inspections 171

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 13, 2020

How the Coronavirus has impacted the construction industry.

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The Constructor

APRIL 15, 2020

The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. All of the necessary tools and services are readily available to maximize productivity and overall levels of satisfaction via LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2020

Many projects worth $5 million or more and that receive 30% of construction costs from public agencies must now comply with state prevailing wage laws, which differ by county.

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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?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 13, 2020

Why Controlled Construction Environments are More Important than Ever and How Contractors are Using Technology to Gain Efficiency.

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The Constructor

APRIL 12, 2020

Confined masonry construction is a combination of two masonry, which consists of masonry walls (clay brick or concrete block units) and horizontal.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. But one thing is always sure. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and

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Construction Dive

APRIL 15, 2020

A new white paper from professional services firm Ernst &Young LLP details the technologies that will grow the most, and how prepared contractors are to implement them.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 12, 2020

Employees are the heartbeat of your business. As the working-world changes, they likely need extra support. We’ve put together some tips and resources.

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The Constructor

APRIL 12, 2020

Non-destructive testing is a solution to find the strength of the existing steel structure and its joints such as welds.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 13, 2020

Job sites may not seem like places for virus transmission, with employees spread out across a wide area. But over the course of the day, in a construction zone, there are choke points where employees would normally come into close contact.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 17, 2020

As of April 13, the industry had received 114,838 Paycheck Protection Program loan approvals, totaling just under $34 billion — though some lament that it's just a bandage for now.

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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!

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 16, 2020

Flashing tape. michael.delros…. Thu, 04/16/2020 - 18:17. GCP Applied Technologies. April 16, 2020. house wrap / flashing / tape. . Self-adhered flashing with non-asphaltic butyl-modified adhesive – A unique film and non-asphaltic, butyl-modified adhesive technology that provides premium protection against water infiltration in all critical non-roof detail areas.

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The Constructor

APRIL 13, 2020

Shear forces and bending moments are resultants which are used to conveniently represent the internal forces that develop within a beam when external.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 13, 2020

Some 37 percent of the nation’s bridges need major repair work or total replacement, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). ARTBA identified 231,000 bridges in its 2020 Bridge Report, and said 81,000—or 35 percent—should be replaced.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 16, 2020

New modeling quantifying the outbreak's effect on the Austin, Texas, market highlights the importance of mitigating the danger from construction work, as the activity could elevate the area's hospitalizations from 10,000 to 30,000.

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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!

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BD+C

APRIL 16, 2020

A new 58,000-sf mixed-use project will be Portland's first certified Living Building, Oregon's largest Living Building, and the largest certified Living Building in the world. Designed to last 500 years, the building has a projected Energy Use Index (EUI) of 18.6 kBtu/SF/YR; a typical Portland office building built to code has a EUI of 40.8 kBtu/SF/YR.

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The Constructor

APRIL 13, 2020

High-performance concrete can be produced through the use of low w/c ratio, pozzolanic materials, packing aggregates densely, and improve transition.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 13, 2020

Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood demo’d the Crawford Power Generating Station, a 95-year-old coal plant, sending clouds of dust particles into the air throughout the neighborhood.

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