Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 30, 2015
'It’s that time of year again—trade show season. With the beginning of a new year, there’s no better time to learn about the latest compact equipment products and technologies and talk to experts with the potential to impact your business, all in one location. Today’s improved economy has created an equipment buyer’s market, and that has ramped up the role of trade shows.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 26, 2015
'To further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. In 2015, will you increase or decrease overall marketing activities and budgets? 2. What traditional marketing tactics will you increase or decrease in 2015?
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FDR Safety
JANUARY 29, 2015
'OSHA’s proposal to set a standard to ensure that employers establish a comprehensive infection control program has run into resistance from a small-business panel convened to review the proposed regulation. OSHA has said that “workplaces where such control measures might be necessary include: health care, emergency response, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, drug treatment programs, and other occupational settings where employees can be at increased risk of exposure to potentially inf
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 29, 2015
'The popularity of the Construction Profile in Bluebeam Revu often leads to a bit of confusion for newer Bluebeamers. The Status Bar is hidden by default in the profile and so I frequently see people changing the profile they’re using to Takeoff or Advanced so they have the options to Snap to Content , Snap to Markup , Sync side-by-side views or Reuse markups.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 26, 2015
'Social media is a leading industry tool to bring brand awareness to the forefront of markets. Due to the nearly unlimited availability of content published daily online, your business’s reputation weighs more heavily than ever on your success. In traditional marketing and advertising methods, the communication is a one-way street from company to customer.
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Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 25, 2015
'As governments across the country enter the triennial building code cycle, including adopting the 2015 International Plumbing Code, it is key that they not ban greywater use. Codes are usually adopted by local government legislative bodies, often with the advice of boards comprised of retired or senior members of local trades (e.g., the Plumbing Board) many of whom may not be conversant in sustainability and new innovations in green building.
Mr Ethics
JANUARY 27, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are involved in one of those government projects that provide us with a monetary reimbursement for every disadvantaged business we hire. We are now being threatened with project termination because we did something good. The owner of one of disadvantaged businesses died suddenly. The heirs were going to shut down the company so we stepped in to keep the employees working by paying them directly.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 25, 2015
'Construction companies often experience financial problems at one point or another. Many operate with tight cash flows and are not always prepared to handle the cash fluctuations that sometimes occur during the course of business. In the best case, tight cash flows make your business susceptible to financial problems that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2015
'WACO, Texas (January 30, 2015) – Franchise Business Review released its annual list of the Top 200 Franchises, naming Mr. Rooter Plumbing a leader in the home service category for 2015. The ranking is based on franchisee feedback and satisfaction, making it a unique list for franchise organizations to be included. According to Franchise Business Review, an independent national market research firm, 28,500 franchisees representing over 350 brands participated in the voluntary survey to ans
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BD+C
JANUARY 28, 2015
'The compact, building-top wind turbine has been receiving a lot of heat for not being able to deliver what it promises in terms of energy production. This has led to accusations of the building developer putting these little turbines not to generate power, but to make an environmental statement. Body Image: read more.
Mr Ethics
JANUARY 27, 2015
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are involved in one of those government projects that provide us with a monetary reimbursement for every disadvantaged business we hire. We are now being threatened with project termination because we did something good. The owner of one of disadvantaged businesses died suddenly. The heirs were going to shut down the company so we stepped in to keep the employees working by paying them directly.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Taxpayers who have capital expenditures, incur material and supply costs, or incur repair and maintenance costs will be impacted by the tangible property regulations that went into effect for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014. In many cases, savvy taxpayers will be able to utilize these regulations to realize significant tax savings.
BIM & Beam
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Watch benefits of extracting BIM data to drive fabrication and field activities for the rebar supply chain, and how the rebar industry connects BIM to fabrication and the field to make the process more efficient.
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BD+C
JANUARY 29, 2015
'The people at London-based sketch and modeling studio Gravity have found a way to turn Lego blocks into a digital modeling kit. read more.
Mr Ethics
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Dear Mr. Ethics, We are involved in one of those government projects that provide us with a monetary reimbursement for every disadvantaged business we hire. We are now being threatened with project termination because we did something good. The owner of one of disadvantaged businesses died suddenly. The heirs were going to shut down the company so we stepped in to keep the employees working by paying them directly.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 29, 2015
'The building industry is increasingly competitive, causing professionals to search for innovative ways to save time and money. Installing a construction camera can provide a simple and affordable way to collaborate with team members and manage projects. An experienced webcam company can provide all the technology you need to continuously check in on development at each of your jobsites by documenting progress and creating a broadcast-worthy time-lapse movie.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Appalachian State University professor says lawns produce more greenhouse gases than they absorb, recommends a balance between a beautiful lawn and intensive lawn management.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Hilmor was on a quest to find the fastest hands in the HVAC industry at the 2015 AHR Expo. We were able to get an inside look at two of the fastest hands in the Midwest. read more.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 29, 2015
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. It''s time to take a closer look at the economic bonanza that will result from the expanded Panama Canal. Supersized and (Almost) Ready to Go appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post International Logistics And Distribution Oil And Gas Online Features Ports And Free Trade Zones The Editor''s Blog Transportation Infrastructure U.S.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 29, 2015
'When it comes to acquiring the equipment that construction companies need to conduct business, the options for securing capital for purchases and leases are endless. From local banks and national credit unions, to loan brokers and even equipment finance specialists, there are several avenues available to complete the financing process and obtain the equipment that construction businesses need.
BD+C
JANUARY 27, 2015
'First came the Gherkin , and then the cheesegrater. Soon, the "can of ham," or giant “tin of potted swine,” as CityLab puts it, will join the gastronomy-meets-architecture clump of skyscrapers in London’s business district. Body Image: read more.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2015
'A recent plumbing accident in New Jersey is a reminder for contractors to always put safety first. Content Classification: Curated. read more.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 26, 2015
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Global mobility is a low priority for most companies, despite tangible benefits for business growth; consequently, 43% of companies do not have a global mobility strategy. Global Mobility | Not A Priority For Most Companies appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2015
'To ensure that their businesses run as efficiently as possible, managers must capture and consolidate vast quantities of data generated by in-vehicle devices, smartphones and tablets of mobile workers. Doing this requires reliable systems that analyze and turn that data into usable intelligence that allows managers to manage by exception rather than by instinct.
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2015
'Amazon.com has shown plans to the City of Seattle for the next phase of its downtown high-rise campus. The Puget Sound Business Journal reports that Amazon already has two 38-story buildings on two blocks of that campus under construction, and has asked the city to sell an alleyway to make way for a 38-story building within the third block of the proposed complex.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 30, 2015
'I’ve reported previously about Mumby Insurance Brokers’ pizza referral program , which the Waterloo-Ontario company announced with some loudness in an employee’s email signature line. Although I didn’t have clearance to publish that email signature then, let’s take a closer look at it now, especially in line with some follow-up communication from Anthea Mumby.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 30, 2015
'Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. announced a new stocking distribution agreement with Heavy Machines Inc. for the state of Maine; the Memphis, Tenn., area; and an expanded territory that includes Louisiana and the Shreveport trading area.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2015
'The 2015 AHR Expo, going on right now at Chicago''s McCormick Place convention center, has brought together over 2,000 exhibiting companies and 40,000 visitors from across the spectrum of the heating, plumbing and HVACR industries. read more.
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