Sat.Feb 14, 2015 - Fri.Feb 20, 2015

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4 Steps to Communicate with Subcontractors

Construction Business Owner

'One way field service organizations work to capitalize on spikes in customer demand or service requests at noncore locations is to work with third-party workers or subcontractors. Through working with third-party service providers, organizations can leverage a flexible workforce to efficiently resolve customer needs.

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How to Improve Construction Proposal Success

Construction Marketing

'Want a 10% increase in your proposal hit rate? What would this mean to you? A higher hit rate can ultimately mean a higher quality of life because you have left to worry about in the future. That 10% increase in proposal acceptance can also mean a larger selling price if you’re near retirement and you will get even more time to be doing what you want!

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PROPER METHODS FOR CONCRETE PLACEMENT

The Constructor

'PROCEDURE FOR PLACING OF CONCRETE: Before any concrete is placed the entire placing programme consisting of equipment, layout, proposed procedures.

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Carelessness around forklifts can have dire results

FDR Safety

'Forklifts are an everyday piece of equipment at many work sites, which sometimes can lead to workers taking them for granted and getting sloppy with basic safety precautions. The results of that carelessness can, however, be life-altering. David Hoover, a leading expert on forklift safety and an FDRsafety senior advisor , wrote an article recently describing what can happen when, for example, the operator of a standup forklift lets his foot stray from a safe position.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Making the Leap

Construction Business Owner

'When it comes to managing your jobsite information, how do you determine the best time to move from an analog environment to a digital one? For many owners of construction and trade companies, this question is loaded with decisions that must be made along the way.

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Largest Owner of Buildings in North America Considering LEED v4

Green Building Law Update

'The General Services Administration is seeking public input on its analysis of LEED v4 and other questions related to the Federal Government''s use of LEED v4. Given that the Federal Government is, by far, the largest owner of buildings in North America, and is also the owner or more green buildings and more LEED certified buildings than anyone else, this is significant.

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OSHA stats highlight importance of fall protection

FDR Safety

' OSHA’s report on its most frequently issued categories of violations in 2014 is a good reminder that protecting workers against falls is one of the most important safety measures an employer can take.Fall protection topped the list of OSHA violations cited in 2014 – with 7,272 violations across all industries that resulted in more than $20 million in fines against employers.

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Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Nevada wins the most hotly contested economic development prize in years by bagging Tesla''s lithium battery plant near Reno. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast''s gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia''s skyline. Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Service Management Construction Software | Construction Manager Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Service Management. Spectrum ® Service Management Construction Software streamlines your service operations for a better customer experience. From managing service contracts, to generating work orders at the office or in the field, to efficiently dispatching technicians, Spectrum Service Management Construction Software provides a complete solution for all aspects of your service business.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Tocci Building Companies Blog: A look into the thoughtful future

Construction Marketing Ideas

'An image from a Tocci Companies blog posting — is this a photo or rendering? There are certain “standard expectations” in a contracting company’s blog/site. Images of work done, perhaps profiles of key company leaders, references to community service, association involvement and the like. However, what happens when a contractor goes beyond that level to the higher place of design, thought and leadership?

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Top 10 safety hazards of working as a plumber

Contractor Magazine

'One thing many people may not realize is just how dangerous plumbing can be if you aren''t careful. read more.

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Construction Firms Add 39,000 Jobs in January

Construction Equipment

'Construction employers added 39,000 jobs in January and 308,000 over the past year, reaching the highest employment total since February 2009, as the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 9.8 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the job gains come as most construction firms report plans to expand headcount this year, but worry about growing shortages of qualified workers.

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Sherpa and Globram for emissions-free demolition

Digger Blog

'A recurring theme here recently has been emissions-free machines for indoor work, and here is another. The RM45 is the smallest hydraulic breaker in the Globram product range. It was developed in 2013 specifically for use with the electric powered Sherpa Eco 100 mini loader to work on indoor demolition projects with no fumes. The Globram RM45 is designed to deal with lower hydraulic flow and pressure but retain power to get the job done.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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AEC Business: A blog with substance

Construction Marketing Ideas

'Aarni Heiskanen’s aec-business.com blog combines substance and effective design. Finnish consultant Aarni Heiskanen publishes a solid, well-designed and consistently informative blog. His English writing is better than most native English speakers. The theme AEC Business: Business innovation and development provides the context and relevance for managers/owners and marketers, alike.

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Old plumbing: Deal with it now or await disaster?

Contractor Magazine

'If you’ve worked as a plumber for any number of years, you’ve likely already seen your fair share of disasters. but what do you do with old pipes? Content Classification: Curated. read more.

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Construction Spending at Highest Level Since 2008

Construction Equipment

'Construction spending rose to a six-year high of $982 billion for 2014. Public construction increased for the first time since 2009, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. The full year total of $961 billion was up 5.6 percent from 2013 and was the highest full year amount since 2008.

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Copy Monitor - What Elements are in a Relationship?

Revit OpEd

'A friend recently asked if there is an easy way to find out what elements are currently involved in a Copy/Monitor relationship. Good question! No easy button exists for this that I''m aware of. Sure we can select all grids and looks for C/M monitoring icons. That''s not too hard for levels and grids. It''s much less fun for walls, columns, floors or any of the MEP related categories that can be involved.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Bernie Siben’s BuiltEnvironment blog: A powerful resource built on years of experience

Construction Marketing Ideas

'Bernie Siben’s BuiltEnvironment blog provides a depth of resources for marketers and business developers within the ICI architectural, engineering and construction environment. Bernie Siben has thrived as an independent marketing consultant for many years. He has an especially strong network within the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and I’ve heard him speaking at several SMPS events.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Taco, Bosch, Ridgid, Enertech, Cambridge Engineering and Kohler

Contractor Magazine

'This week''s products include a zone valve ideal for retrofit work, a remote control for space heaters, an intelligent thermostat, improvements to a popular camera inspection system, a packaged geothermal solution and much more. read more.

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Safety Campaign Launching For Underground Utilities

Construction Equipment

'A new industry safety awareness and education campaign aims to follow utility excavation best practices to help save lives and avoid property damage.

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Reload From with Images

Revit OpEd

'Luke mentioned the Reload From button in the Manage Images dialog in his post the other day. While preparing for my What''s New in Revit 2015 session at the Revit Technology Conference in Melbourne last year (image above is from the session''s handout) I found that it didn''t work well. The Reload From button didn''t replace the image when it is referenced in system and component families.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Worthington Architectural Millwork blog — an example of excellence

Construction Marketing Ideas

'This image from Scavullo Design Interiors (from Houzz.com) is an example of the images used on the Worthington Architectural Millwork blog. The blog rightfully provides source credit for the images it uses. Yesterday, I reviewed the Tocci Building Companies Blog , reporting on its incredibly effective use of thoughtful text and excellent images to create a truly powerful blog.

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KBIS, IBS showcase smart, sustainable products

Contractor Magazine

'LAS VEGAS — The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) wrapped up its 51st annual show at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Visitors Center, Jan. 22. read more.

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Fabco Equipment & Fabick Cat Join Forces

Construction Equipment

'Fabco Equipment Inc. (Fabco), of Milwaukee, Wis., and John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick Cat), of Fenton, Mo., are joining their two family-owned, independently-operated companies to create one of the largest Cat dealerships in the United States.

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Schedule Text and Width Factor Fidelity

Revit OpEd

'Schedules in Revit 2015 are able to use any of the text styles defined for a project. Text styles have supported the use of a Width Factor for several years. In schedules however this width factor is not observed so there is a loss of fidelity when comparing text elements and text that appears in schedules. The text above and below the schedule lines are using a width factor of 0.75 but the schedule rows do not look that same despite using the same text style.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

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!

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The Construction Executive University opportunity

Construction Marketing Ideas

'I wanted to let you know about an upcoming workshop that will help you win more work for your company– Seriously. The Brand Constructors, led by my friend Perryn Olson , have developed an amazing two-day workshop series called Construction Executive University (ConExecU). Their next session, the Hit Rate Multiplier, covers everything to help you win – positioning, proposal strategies, team presentations, and what tools you need in your marketing toolkit.

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Brazil experiencing water problems due to growth, pollution

Contractor Magazine

'Sao Paulo, Brazil, is home of the Amazon and one-eighth of the planet’s water supply. Now, the taps are running dry as the city’s largest reservoir system is “near depletion.”. Content Classification: Curated. read more.

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Caterpillar Celebrates Grand Opening of Data Innovation Lab

Construction Equipment

'Caterpillar Inc. announced the grand opening of its first data innovation lab, located in Research Park at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The lab brings together resources from key fields for the company’s research and development (R&D) efforts, including engineering, computer science, operations research and statistics, to drive innovative development through data analysis.