February, 2016

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Excavate More Efficiently with New Technology

Construction Business Owner

Confined or tight work spaces are not a new challenge in the construction industry, and neither is finding qualified employees to perform the work. The good news is that today's excavators are much more sophisticated and attractive to employees, which can help you hire new workers and retain current staff. When compact excavators were first introduced to the North American market nearly 30 years ago, they were mechanically operated machines equipped with few features.

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SUPERELEVATION AND ITS DESIGN FOR HIGHWAYS

The Constructor

What is Superelevation in Highway Engineering? To counter-act the effect of centrifugal force and reduce the tendency of vehicle to overturn and to.

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The Construction Software Toolbox Part 1: Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor

HardHatChat

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Lately, it seems like I receive daily calls and emails from technology companies highlighting new software products, many of which are trying to be a multi-purpose solution to serve the many facets of the construction business.

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BS1192 Naming Convention

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The naming convention has been around since 2007 when BS1192.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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2016 Construction Marketing Outlook Survey Results

Construction Marketing

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 2016, will you increase or decrease overall marketing activities and budgets? 2. What traditional marketing tactics will you increase or decrease in 2016?

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What Is Your 5-Year Vision?

Construction Business Owner

When you started your company, you probably had a dream of where you wanted the business to go and what the business would become over the next few years. Nothing is different today. Owners still have a vision of what they want the business to become. But most owners have stopped pursuing their dreams and settle for what they're used to with customers, competition, people, margins and opportunities.

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MEASUREMENT OF FORMWORKS

The Constructor

Measurements of formwork (shuttering) is required for payment to the contractor for the concrete work completed. The payment to contractor depends on.

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JOC Performance – Industry Study 2016

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting Research. 2016_JOC_Report. The JOC Performance – Industry Study outlines how Job Order Contracting delivers more projects on-time & on-budget, higher quality, and greater overall satisfaction than design-bid-build, design-build, and other construction delivery methods. The post JOC Performance – Industry Study 2016 appeared first on 4BT.

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High Performance Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OWNERS- ARE YOU LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION?

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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2016 Contractor Website Best Practices Webcast

Construction Marketing

How up-to-date is your website design? Are you getting enough traffic or leads to your site? Don’t miss out on our 2016 Contractor Website Best Practices webcast on Thursday, March 24 at 1 PM CST. Learn keys to website design, SEO checklist, social media integration, lead generation, and best practices for construction websites. Join Perryn Olson, Account Director at Hinge Marketing, Kara Wallace, Marketing Director at Mortensen Construction, and CMA Chairman Neil Brown for exclusive industry in

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USGBC Certifying Green Parking Garages Déjà Vu

Green Building Law Update

Last month the U.S. Green Building Council announced that its certification body, the Green Business Certification Inc. will now administer the Green Garage Certification Program with its acquisition of the Green Parking Council. In spite of the speculation over whether Uber means more car miles or less and what impact Zipcar and other car sharing programs will have, off street parking will still be required.

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A New Approach to Project Budgeting for Residential Builders

Construction Business Owner

Most builders are under the assumption that they do things differently than their competitors. They believe the way they operate; from trade relations to job costing, is different than all other contractors.

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FORMWORK REMOVAL TIME & SPECIFICATIONS

The Constructor

The removal of formwork also called as strike-off or stripping of formwork should be carried out only after the time when concrete has gained.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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5 most common plumbing code violations

Contractor Magazine

Plumbing codes help ensure the proper performance of plumbing systems. That’s it. By doing so the codes make for more efficient systems while safeguarding the health and safety of the public. read more.

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PAS1192 Process and Workflows within the Common Data Environment (CDE)

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Back in 2007 BS1192 set out the processes to be followed within a common data environment (CDE).

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Caterpillar Exits Vocational Truck Market

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar will discontinue production of its on-highway vocational trucks. Although it will no longer take new orders, the company pledged to support existing truck customers and their trucks currently on the road. The company said the decision to exit was made after a "thorough evaluation of the business," including the current business climate in the truck industry, and is part of its ongoing restructuring.

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Healthcare Construction Veteran Christopher Gilliam Joins The Korte Company

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is proud to welcome Christopher Gilliam, who will serve as VP of Healthcare. With more than 25 years of construction supervision and project management experience, Chris has overseen a wide range of For Profit and Not for Profit large-scale healthcare projects across the U.S.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Excavate More Efficiently

Construction Business Owner

Confined or tight work spaces are not a new challenge in the construction industry, and neither is finding qualified employees to perform the work. The good news is that today's excavators are much more sophisticated and attractive to employees, which can help you hire new workers and retain current staff. When compact excavators were first introduced to the North American market nearly 30 years ago, they were mechanically operated machines equipped with few features.

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CONCRETE SLUMP TEST

The Constructor

To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in the laboratory or laboratory or during the progress of work in.

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Do Your Employees and Construction Laborers Belong to You? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

When walking through the mall or the grocery store with my children, I inevitably get asked, “Are they all yours?” Depending on my mood, I may or may not claim them all. As a general contractor, you will want to know the law on whether laborers hired through a staffing company will be considered “yours” for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).

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World of Concrete 2016

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint had its largest presence ever at World of Concrete 2016.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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U.S. and Cuba Approve 1st New Heavy Equipment Factory in Six Decades

Construction Equipment

Two semi-retired software engineers from Alabama have been approved by the U.S. and Cuban governments on Tuesday to build the Oggun Tractor Plant, expected to begin operations in 2017.

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The Blogging Painters: Powerful resources for painting (and other) contractors

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Blogging Painters has become one of the most powerful resources for painting contractors, and has relevance to anyone in the AEC community with its content marketing advice. The Blogging Painters , edited by Chris Haugh t , has long been one of the most effective content development resources for painting contractors. The advice, while especially useful for anyone whose primary business involves paint and coatings, also applies for others seeking to adapt blogging to the current “conte

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Bucking Houston's Teardown Trend

Construction Business Owner

In Houston, Texas, a city known for its teardown mentality, the long-vacant Sunset Coffee Building situated on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou would have typically met the wrecking ball long ago. Despite its location in a 100-year-old flood plain, where new construction is usually out of the question, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) purchased the 19th-century industrial building in 2003 as part of its master plan to transform a 10-mile stretch of neglected waterway into a thriving recreationa

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ULTRASONIC TEST FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

Ultrasonic test on concrete is a recognized non-destructive test to asses the homogeneity and integrity of concrete. With this ultrasonic test on.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Levi’s Stadium pumping system on the Super Bowl stage

Contractor Magazine

According to stadium water assessment estimates, the system will save more than 42 million gallons of water per year. read more.

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UK Level 2 Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about the crucial importance of working to standards to succeed with your BIM adoption.

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Living Forward: A Book That Will Change You, Your Business and the Construction Industry

Best Practices Construction Law

In seven years of blogging, I have never marketed another company’s or individual’s services or products. Today, I decided to make an exception for one special reason: I believe that Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy’s new book, Living Forward will actually change your and my life. Here’s why: A Virtual Mentor. I met Michael Hyatt during a transition point in my life.