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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. (source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P.

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

HardHatChat

A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry. With economic conditions continuing to improve, the past year brought a significant uptick in large-scale and ground-up commercial construction projects, which put Englewood on track to more than double our volume f

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The Greatest Challenge Facing the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Overall growth in the construction industry indicates now is the time for contractors to take advantage of an improving economy to expand their business. Whether their market is retail, warehouse or lodging–where growth is expected to be strong–or in a segment that relies on federal funding like marine or direct federal construction–where forecasts are less optimistic–finding and retaining qualified people can be a challenge.

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Controlling the Cost of Safety

Construction Business Owner

Investing in equipment and systems to keep employees safe is a key concern for all construction firms. The National Safety Council estimates that a workplace injury costs employers $30,000 on average. Additionally, Liberty Mutual estimates that each dollar invested in injury prevention reduces costs for employers by $2 or more.

Safety 260
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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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The Good NEWs: 6 Emerging Trends That Are Actually Good for the Construction Industry

Constructonomics

There was a time — and it wasn’t too long ago — when what it meant to build something changed little over the course of hundreds of years. There were artisans, tradesmen, skilled laborers, and a certain finite set of tools that craftspeople relied upon to make everything from the local palace to the local mill. Of course, the Industrial Revolution and the ensuing Technological Revolution has changed all that.

News 254
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CALCULATE QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

'Quantities of materials for the production of required quantity of concrete of given mix proportions can be calculated by absolute volume method.

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Construction Spending Hits Highest Level Since 2008, Fastest Growth Since 2006

Construction Equipment

Construction spending in August reached a seven-year high and climbed at the fastest rate since 2006, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials noted that growing demand for construction was likely to add to the challenges many firms are having finding qualified workers.

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Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Texas, Utah Top Flagship Business, Economic Categories

Business Facilities

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Our 11th annual rankings report is Business Facilities’ most comprehensive evaluation to date of state, metro and international leaders in more than 50 critical categories essential to site selection choices. Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Texas, Utah Top Flagship Business, Economic Categories appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

Utah 88
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Mike Rowe joins home services companies to promote skilled trades

Contractor Magazine

'A first-of-its-kind partnership with Mike Rowe was announced last week during One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky’s annual convention in Las Vegas. read more.

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Must see: Atlanta Falcons stadium will have retractable 'roof petals'

BD+C

'A video of the new home for the Atlanta Falcons has been released. The star of the show is a retractable roof designed by 360 Architecture (recently aquired by HOK) with eight "roof petals” that will rotate open in less than eight minutes, with the motion of a camera lens. Clad with translucent ETFE, the petals will allow natural light to pass into its interior even when closed.

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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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Driving Rebar Fabrication and Field Activities with BIM

BIM & Beam

'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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Trends in Construction: 3 Ways Technology is Changing Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. A few days ago as I grabbed my smartphone before heading to the office, I thought back to the time when I would leave the house each morning with a pager and a roll of quarters in my pocket.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

Construction Law Monitor

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Insuring Unmanned Aircraft Exposures

Construction Business Owner

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, represent an enormous growth industry with potential uses across many trades. Drones are well suited for applications in construction, agriculture, energy, wireless communications, insurance, search and rescue, law enforcement, firefighting, real estate, photography and film.

Insurance 260
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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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2015 Award Winning Project: Halifax Central Library

SAB Magazine

An extraordinary building that is most successful in its drama of architectural form and its public space.

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TYPES OF MASONRY WALLS

The Constructor

Masonry walls are the most durable part of any building or structure. They provide strength,, durability to the structure and also helps to control.

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Holograms Add New Dimension to Construction

ENR Construction

The print produces a precisely detailed holograph that is viewable from all angles without the need for special glasses or other equipment often associated with 3D technologies.

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Dutch Company Plans to 3D-Print Bridge (Video)

Construction Equipment

Dutch company MX3D developed a way to 3D-print with metals such as steel, aluminum and copper, reports Manufacturing.net. The company is planning to use the technology to produce a bridge spanning a canal in Amsterdam.

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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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Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Metro and Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. We’ve revamped our Metro and Global rankings this year to include some new technology oriented benchmarks. Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Metro and Global Rankings appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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10 reasons why plumbing matters

Contractor Magazine

'Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), whose members produce about 90 percent of the nation’s plumbing products, developed these 10 reasons Why Plumbing Matters for the celebration of World Plumbing Day on March 11. Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1. read more.

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An urban wind and solar energy system that may actually work

BD+C

'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.

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5 Safety Tips for Employing Summer Help

Construction Business Owner

Construction companies are looking for summer help to fill the void left by the latest recession. One plausible solution has been hiring student workers. While this may seem like an economical choice, it is important to understand that minors between the ages of 15 and 17 employed in construction have a seven times greater chance of being fatally injured than their peers working in other industries, according to the Department of Labor (DOL).

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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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Focus on the 4 Cs of Construction

Construction Business Owner

'While many firms concentrate strictly on growing backlogs, best-in-class contractors focus their efforts on managing the work they have, maximizing productivity and, in some cases, discovering a world of new opportunity. Backlog without proper execution only serves to increase a contractor''s risk profile. Managers and superintendents who fail to operate tight controls on projects with already thin margins place their organizations in a precarious position.

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The Guide to Balancing Ethics and Integrity in the World of Construction

Construction Business Owner

Integrity and safety are the cornerstones on which firms build their businesses. Unfortunately, for every firm that acknowledges these words as sacred, there is another that feels obligated to utilize them only because that is what their customer base, firm and the general public want to see. Blasted on placards in a conference room or printed on the back of a business card, integrity and safety serve more as space warmers than the indelible truths these words should represent.

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4 Essential Elements of a Successful Construction Site

Construction Business Owner

The ability to ensure that the correct tool is in the correct place at all times is crucial for any construction jobsite. Whether it is in time, labor or even replacement costs, loss occurs whenever a tool isn’t available when needed. Having complete control over construction site tools and equipment provides the efficiency and cost savings needed to compete in today’s market.

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Strengthen Your Web Presence

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is changing quickly. In the past, a construction firm’s success was based largely on two pillars: quality projects completed on time and budget, and personal relationships with clients. While both of those are still important factors in guaranteeing good reputations and long-term success, the Internet has brought other factors into play that have a direct bearing on the overall success of today’s construction firms.

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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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What Your Construction Fleet Needs To Know About ELDs

Construction Business Owner

On October 30, 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will announce the final rule mandating fleets to install Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. With this date rapidly approaching, your workforce may be wondering, “What is ELD and will our vehicles be required to comply with the mandate?”.

Safety 251
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The Key to Jobsite Fall Safety

Construction Business Owner

Each year in the United States alone, more than 200 construction workers are killed by falls and more than 10,000 are seriously injured. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the number one cause of death in the industry, accounting for more than 36 percent of all deaths in 2013. By ensuring workers are properly trained, companies may be able to avoid the physical, emotional and financial distress that often results from an accidental fall.

Safety 251
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5 Questions to Keep Employees Happy

Construction Business Owner

In the construction business, there is no asset more valuable than employees. Projects are won because of a company's reputation, which is built on skills, talents and expertise. While the aim is for clients to be satisfied and happy with the finished work, employee engagement directly impacts the bottom line. According to recent research conducted by Gallup and the Global Workforce Survey, disengaged employees rank among the top three business threats, with each disengaged employee costing a co

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App Spotlight: Raken

Construction Business Owner

According to Lee Mills, Raken's vice president of sales and marketing, Raken is the simplest, quickest way to do daily reporting on the jobsite. “A lot of companies have complex project management software, but they aren’t user friendly. So users look to an easy application like Raken,” Mills said.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.