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If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Using safety signs is a very rapid and cheap way of alerting the public and your workers about hazards in certain areas or around particular machines. MORE
Interview with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Robert Cialdini Ph.D. If you could ask the foremost expert on influencing human behavior a question, what would it be? And what would that answer be worth to you? How could that answer change your life? MORE
Types of bonds in brick masonry wall construction are classified based on laying and bonding style of bricks in walls. The bonds in brick masonry is. Brick Masonry Building Technology bonds in brick masonry bricks BRICKWORK MORE
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FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Heat Illness: Are Your Employees Protected? Join Our Mailing List. FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. MORE
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of. Building Technology Building Tips Structural Detailing Structural Engineering Buildings Structural MORE
Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. MORE
My boss at my first engineering job told me that a PE license and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. . Now that’s one heck of a saying, and at 22 years old, I didn’t really get it. MORE
Did you ever wonder what’s going on in the heads of the people evaluating your proposals? Today, you’ll get some insight into what it’s like being on the other side of the equation. What is it really like to serve on selection committees? What secrets do these people hold? MORE
A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. MORE
Our CEO Barry Cassell spoke at the 68th annual AGC Alaska conference in Anchorage last month. Barry’s session, “Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow” provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry. MORE
Leading up to the start of the Olympic Games earlier this month, one of the main story lines revolved around the question of “Will Rio be ready?” MORE
Construction is a big market – 13% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product MORE
While stand-alone solutions can offer compelling functionality, they also carry increased complexity MORE
You submitted a proposal and lost. Now it’s up to you to figure out what happened. So, what do you do? You ask for a debrief. An agency head of construction management recently told me that he was relieved to just finish up the award of 54 contracts and the conducting of 76 debriefs. MORE
This year’s theme for the 2016 CFMA National Conference was Building It Forward and marked MORE
The uses for 3D printers is, of course, limited only by our imagination. The image below, of a patient specific cast, is only the latest innovation in the arena. MORE
Please come join us at AGC Alaska in Anchorage November 9-12. We’re presenting the session “Construction Tech: Today + Tomorrow” on Wednesday at 2:45. Our session takes a look at the current state of tech in our industry as well as what’s coming in the next few years. We’ll discuss Cloud, Mobile, Drones, 3-d printing and Robotics, to name a few. MORE
Inbound marketing contradicts the traditional outbound marketing strategies. Outbound marketing strategies typically includes trade shows, direct marketing, telemarketing, anything that ‘pushes’ the promotion onto the consumer. MORE
Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ). MORE
The California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board has issued a “Proposed Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy” that includes the penultimate statement, California’s dairy and livestock industries account for roughly half of the State’s total methane emissions and about five percent of the State’s overall GHG emissions. About half of the emissions from the State’s 5.5 million total beef and dairy cows come from enteric fermentation (mostly belching), and the other half from manure management practices, primarily lagoon storage of flushed manure from milking cows. So, with targets on the backs of cows, “for dairies, California will aim to reduce methane emissions. by at least 20 percent in 2020, 50 percent in 2025, and 75 percent in 2030.”. One of the many problems with that aim is California dairy cows already “produce low enteric fermentation emissions per gallon of milk“. (they belch less) when compared to other U.S. cows. So, the goal of further reducing methane emissions, such that “a gallon of California milk might be the least GHG intensive in the world” also means that it will be among the most expensive milk in the world. The Proposal acknowledges the additional costs and advocates unproven strategies like new “gut microbial interventions” that lab test show have the potential to reduce enteric fermentation emissions 30% without affecting milk production, but those genetically modified organisms don’t sound like organic milk. There are other bad alternatives. Argentina’s INTA governmental research body has developed cow backpacks that trap the Methane they belch in order to turn it into renewable energy. The New York Times ran a story, on December 14, 2008, entitled, “ Eat Kangaroos To Fight Global Warming ”. admittedly of all the ideas articulated to combat climate change, George Wilson of the Australian Wildlife Services may have the least intuitive – eat more kangaroos! Kangaroos don’t produce Methane. But there is a problem. Despite that some consider kangaroo a specialty meat, the reaction has not been positive to Skippy on the menu. Or possibly California could leave the cows alone and concentrate on more realistic matters, like why it took 112 days to plug the leak from the Aliso Canyon storage facility that spewed more than 97,000 metric tons of Methane into the Los Angeles air in what was arguable the single largest source of pollution in the State last year. The Federal government is not targeting cows in its new rules released in May to cut Methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. So why pick on dairy cows? This is not even a save the planet by eating less meat initiative. The root of this Proposal was an October 16, 2014 rulemaking petition filed with the Air Resources Board by the nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund seeking to have the State regulate greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture. From that Petition spewed this Proposal. This fall, Board staff will present the final strategy, which many expect will cut in half Methane emissions from dairy operations. Nearly a third of California’s 1,400 dairies, have less than 500 milking cows and it is not clear how they will survive the new regulatory strategy; but then that is the overarching goal. It may not be long before consumers will be smuggling organic milk into California from Nevada and Arizona. Environmental State Sustainability Air Resources Board California dairy enteric fermentation emissions GHG emissions MORE
By Laurel Cripe A company which is implementing Vista has many resources for learning: the Viewpoint Learning Center, aka “ClearView”, 4988 articles for Vista in the Knowledge Base at last count, the online Help System (F1 or Form Help from Vista), and of course, their Vista consultant. If the help that is needed is a basic list of steps for a process, sometimes the Knowledge Base articles or the videos in ClearView can be overkill, and searching for the right resource time-consuming. MORE
By Jenny Vickers. From the September/October 2016 Issue. E arlier this year, the National Science and Technology Council sent the White House a report entitled A Snapshot of Priority Technology Areas Across the Federal Government. MORE
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. MORE
Since the economy’s slow improvement, the construction industry has seen growth as well. The issue, however, is the growth is mixed. Some companies are benefitting from the economic environment, while others are still being trampled by the lasting effects of the recession. MORE
By the BF Staff. L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. MORE
Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. MORE
Interesting article linked below describing how President-Elect Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner leveraged social media to guide a lean, low cost campaign. President Obama pioneered the approach in 2008 and 2012, but it appears Kushner took everything to another level. MORE
Election day 2016 in which Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States and Republicans control both houses of Congress portends huge business opportunities for green building. MORE
The changes we are experiencing in our climate are affecting all of our lives. Every industry is being affected by what is happening, but is having an especially big impact on the construction sector. Governments across the world are waking up to the fact that extremes of weather are rapidly becoming the norm. In many countries, they are gradually changing construction legislation to take account of this fact. MORE
Looks like Lockheed Martin may be on the verge of an incredible breakthrough that would exponentially increase the supply of clean drinking water world wide. Getting the Salt Out! Welcome to the Golden Rule Alliance James L. Salmon, Esq. MORE
Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. MORE
If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. MORE
6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. FDRsafety helps launch Ark Encounter project. Join Our Mailing List. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. By Jim Stanley, President of FDRsafety. MORE
Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 25, 2016
Since the economy’s slow improvement, the construction industry has seen growth as well. The issue, however, is the growth is mixed. Some companies are benefitting from the economic environment, while others are still being trampled by the lasting effects of the recession.
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Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Election day 2016 in which Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States and Republicans control both houses of Congress portends huge business opportunities for green building.
Collaborative Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Interesting article linked below describing how President-Elect Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner leveraged social media to guide a lean, low cost campaign. President Obama pioneered the approach in 2008 and 2012, but it appears Kushner took everything to another level.
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Cassell Construction Estimating
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Our CEO Barry Cassell spoke at the 68th annual AGC Alaska conference in Anchorage last month. Barry’s session, “Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow” provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry.
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of. Building Technology Building Tips Structural Detailing Structural Engineering Buildings Structural
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 4, 2016
If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion.
Surveyor
AUGUST 9, 2016
While stand-alone solutions can offer compelling functionality, they also carry increased complexity
FDR Safety
MAY 19, 2016
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns.
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 12, 2016
You submitted a proposal and lost. Now it’s up to you to figure out what happened. So, what do you do? You ask for a debrief. An agency head of construction management recently told me that he was relieved to just finish up the award of 54 contracts and the conducting of 76 debriefs.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor.
Collaborative Construction
APRIL 6, 2016
Looks like Lockheed Martin may be on the verge of an incredible breakthrough that would exponentially increase the supply of clean drinking water world wide. Getting the Salt Out! Welcome to the Golden Rule Alliance James L. Salmon, Esq.
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 27, 2016
By Laurel Cripe A company which is implementing Vista has many resources for learning: the Viewpoint Learning Center, aka “ClearView”, 4988 articles for Vista in the Knowledge Base at last count, the online Help System (F1 or Form Help from Vista), and of course, their Vista consultant. If the help that is needed is a basic list of steps for a process, sometimes the Knowledge Base articles or the videos in ClearView can be overkill, and searching for the right resource time-consuming.
Constructonomics
JULY 24, 2016
My boss at my first engineering job told me that a PE license and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. . Now that’s one heck of a saying, and at 22 years old, I didn’t really get it.
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2016
Types of bonds in brick masonry wall construction are classified based on laying and bonding style of bricks in walls. The bonds in brick masonry is. Brick Masonry Building Technology bonds in brick masonry bricks BRICKWORK
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 12, 2016
By Jenny Vickers. From the September/October 2016 Issue. E arlier this year, the National Science and Technology Council sent the White House a report entitled A Snapshot of Priority Technology Areas Across the Federal Government.
Surveyor
AUGUST 1, 2016
Construction is a big market – 13% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product
FDR Safety
JULY 27, 2016
FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Heat Illness: Are Your Employees Protected? Join Our Mailing List. FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Help Everybody Everyday
MARCH 6, 2016
Did you ever wonder what’s going on in the heads of the people evaluating your proposals? Today, you’ll get some insight into what it’s like being on the other side of the equation. What is it really like to serve on selection committees? What secrets do these people hold?
Commercial Construction
AUGUST 18, 2016
Leading up to the start of the Olympic Games earlier this month, one of the main story lines revolved around the question of “Will Rio be ready?”
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2016
Inbound marketing contradicts the traditional outbound marketing strategies. Outbound marketing strategies typically includes trade shows, direct marketing, telemarketing, anything that ‘pushes’ the promotion onto the consumer.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 21, 2016
The California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board has issued a “Proposed Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy” that includes the penultimate statement, California’s dairy and livestock industries account for roughly half of the State’s total methane emissions and about five percent of the State’s overall GHG emissions. About half of the emissions from the State’s 5.5 million total beef and dairy cows come from enteric fermentation (mostly belching), and the other half from manure management practices, primarily lagoon storage of flushed manure from milking cows. So, with targets on the backs of cows, “for dairies, California will aim to reduce methane emissions. by at least 20 percent in 2020, 50 percent in 2025, and 75 percent in 2030.”. One of the many problems with that aim is California dairy cows already “produce low enteric fermentation emissions per gallon of milk“. (they belch less) when compared to other U.S. cows. So, the goal of further reducing methane emissions, such that “a gallon of California milk might be the least GHG intensive in the world” also means that it will be among the most expensive milk in the world. The Proposal acknowledges the additional costs and advocates unproven strategies like new “gut microbial interventions” that lab test show have the potential to reduce enteric fermentation emissions 30% without affecting milk production, but those genetically modified organisms don’t sound like organic milk. There are other bad alternatives. Argentina’s INTA governmental research body has developed cow backpacks that trap the Methane they belch in order to turn it into renewable energy. The New York Times ran a story, on December 14, 2008, entitled, “ Eat Kangaroos To Fight Global Warming ”. admittedly of all the ideas articulated to combat climate change, George Wilson of the Australian Wildlife Services may have the least intuitive – eat more kangaroos! Kangaroos don’t produce Methane. But there is a problem. Despite that some consider kangaroo a specialty meat, the reaction has not been positive to Skippy on the menu. Or possibly California could leave the cows alone and concentrate on more realistic matters, like why it took 112 days to plug the leak from the Aliso Canyon storage facility that spewed more than 97,000 metric tons of Methane into the Los Angeles air in what was arguable the single largest source of pollution in the State last year. The Federal government is not targeting cows in its new rules released in May to cut Methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. So why pick on dairy cows? This is not even a save the planet by eating less meat initiative. The root of this Proposal was an October 16, 2014 rulemaking petition filed with the Air Resources Board by the nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund seeking to have the State regulate greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture. From that Petition spewed this Proposal. This fall, Board staff will present the final strategy, which many expect will cut in half Methane emissions from dairy operations. Nearly a third of California’s 1,400 dairies, have less than 500 milking cows and it is not clear how they will survive the new regulatory strategy; but then that is the overarching goal. It may not be long before consumers will be smuggling organic milk into California from Nevada and Arizona. Environmental State Sustainability Air Resources Board California dairy enteric fermentation emissions GHG emissions
Collaborative Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The uses for 3D printers is, of course, limited only by our imagination. The image below, of a patient specific cast, is only the latest innovation in the arena.
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Please come join us at AGC Alaska in Anchorage November 9-12. We’re presenting the session “Construction Tech: Today + Tomorrow” on Wednesday at 2:45. Our session takes a look at the current state of tech in our industry as well as what’s coming in the next few years. We’ll discuss Cloud, Mobile, Drones, 3-d printing and Robotics, to name a few.
Constructonomics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
The changes we are experiencing in our climate are affecting all of our lives. Every industry is being affected by what is happening, but is having an especially big impact on the construction sector. Governments across the world are waking up to the fact that extremes of weather are rapidly becoming the norm. In many countries, they are gradually changing construction legislation to take account of this fact.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2016
Damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. Materials for damp. Building Materials Building Technology Building Tips Buildings DPC
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
By the BF Staff. L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island.
Surveyor
JULY 5, 2016
This year’s theme for the 2016 CFMA National Conference was Building It Forward and marked
FDR Safety
JUNE 30, 2016
6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. FDRsafety helps launch Ark Encounter project. Join Our Mailing List. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. By Jim Stanley, President of FDRsafety.
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Interview with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Robert Cialdini Ph.D. If you could ask the foremost expert on influencing human behavior a question, what would it be? And what would that answer be worth to you? How could that answer change your life?
Commercial Construction
JUNE 24, 2016
Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ).
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