Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
The Constructor
JULY 13, 2016
There are different types of soil excavation tools and machines used in construction. Excavation of soil is necessary in construction point of view.
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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. Inbound marketing does the opposite; it ‘pulls’ the customer in with resources that consumers are searching for. Long before purchase and immediately before purchase, consumers are seeking information.
HardHatChat
JULY 25, 2016
One of our current commercial projects at Englewood Construction is a new Farm & Fleet store we’re building in Romeoville, Ill. It’s a pretty cool ground-up commercial construction project for us because not only is it the first time we’ve worked with this national retail brand, but it’s also the very first Farm & Fleet store in the Chicago area.
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 10, 2016
Some years ago an ordinance enacted by the City of Miami Beach received accolades across the globe when it protected endangered sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Miami Beach, by “restricting artificial lighting and other activities that disorient turtle hatchlings, causing them to crawl toward land rather than toward the ocean.”. However, a recent enactment by the City of Miami Beach is not being so widely applauded.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2016
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that raises the minimum salary an employee has to make in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. For your company, this means that any salaried employee currently on your payroll making less than the minimum threshold must now be paid overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
The Constructor
JULY 31, 2016
Fineness modulus of fine aggregate is an index number which represents the mean size of the particles in the aggregate. It is calculated by.
Construction Marketing
JULY 18, 2016
“Social media is certainly a critical element in the modern marketing mix,” states CMA Chairman Neil Brown. Social media has allowed communication with prospects to be more engaging than ever. It’s an excellent communication tool, which is why the Construction Marketing Association is presenting its fifth Social Media Summit webcast. In the upcoming webcast, Brown will reveal the results of our Social Media in Construction survey.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 5, 2016
This year’s theme for the 2016 CFMA National Conference was Building It Forward and marked.
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 24, 2016
Last week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. With the guidance, PACE financing, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill without upfront cash from the owner could be bigger than anythin
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. FDRsafety is proud to share the news that company Vice President Brad Giles has received a top honor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the 2016 Award of Excellence.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 13, 2016
The economy is performing well, construction projects are back in full swing and jobs are plentiful. But where are all the workers? That’s a question that has been asked frequently over the last couple of years, as skilled construction laborers, project managers and subcontractors have left the industry—either retiring or moving on to other roles in order to survive the recent recession.
The Constructor
JULY 31, 2016
Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate represents the average size of the particles in the coarse aggregate by an index number. It is calculated by.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 21, 2016
Whether just starting out or operating for years, there are many legal obligations and issues that confront a small business owner. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Originating documents (articles of incorporation).
Mr Ethics
JULY 26, 2016
Dear Mr. Ethics, I saw one of my project foremen using the company pick-up truck to haul cut fire wood. My foreman said he has a side firewood cutting and deliver business. We are allowed to use company trucks for personal use but not on side businesses. The side businesses contemplated by the company are industry related like home remodeling, painting, and handyman services.
Green Building Law Update
JULY 3, 2016
The recent unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States , is a win for small businesses and very good for those that work on Green Globes projects. In an effort to encourage small businesses, Congress has mandated that federal agencies restrict competition for some federal contracts. The Small Business Act requires many federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, to set aside contracts to be awarded to small businesses.
FDR Safety
JULY 18, 2016
Recent decisions from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals — which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin — have lowered the burden of proof required for OSHA willful violations. In one case , involving Dukane Precast, an employee who was cleaning the sides of an auger became trapped when the sand beneath him gave way. A plant manager who was called to the scene saw that co-workers were helping the trapped man and did not call 911 because he assumed there was no immediate danger.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2016
As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact. The construction insurance market is responding positively to these efforts, rewarding owners and builders that are operating their businesses efficiently and managing their risks properly with lower insurance premiums, broader coverage and higher limits.
The Constructor
JULY 22, 2016
Aggregates can be classified in many ways. Classification of aggregates based on shape and size such as coarse and fine aggregates are discussed.
Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 25, 2016
We received a call from an old friend and seasoned Sr. Estimator who was having problems importing an estimate to Sage 300 Accounting. Problem: All the estimated costs were interfacing correctly to the JobCost budget except one cost code's Labor. Some of the Labor costs and hours showed up, but not all.
Mr Ethics
JULY 26, 2016
Dear Mr. Ethics, I saw one of my project foremen using the company pick-up truck to haul cut fire wood. My foreman said he has a side firewood cutting and deliver business. We are allowed to use company trucks for personal use but not on side businesses. The side businesses contemplated by the company are industry related like home remodeling, painting, and handyman services.
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DebunkTheBIM
JULY 1, 2016
With the birth and rapid rise of Project Managers within the AEC industry, including an almost full takeover of it by them, over the last 2-3 decades, came also the approach of managing Construction projects the ‘hands-off way’. The technical knowledge of ‘how buildings are put together’, once an essential tool of architects (the predecessors of PMs as the captains of the industry) has become obsolete for the new stars of the show, in fact any practicing PM worth their salt would go to great len
FDR Safety
JULY 12, 2016
OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA intends to publish the injury and illness data on a public website, which has raised concerns about privacy and cyber-security. OSHA says personally identifiable employee information will be removed, but it will not be difficult for those with knowledge of the employer’s operations
Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2016
As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact. The construction insurance market is responding positively to these efforts, rewarding owners and builders that are operating their businesses efficiently and managing their risks properly with lower insurance premiums, broader coverage and higher limits.
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2016
Various laboratory tests on bitumen are conducted to check quality and different properties of bitumen for road or pavement construction works. Read.
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Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 25, 2016
We received a call from an old friend and seasoned Sr. Estimator who was having problems importing an estimate to Sage 300 Accounting. Problem : All the estimated costs were interfacing correctly to the JobCost budget except one cost code’s Labor. Some of the Labor costs and hours showed up, but not all. Cause : Exporting multiple units from the same Job Cost Code and Category AND those Items flagged in the Database to “Send Units to JobCost” In this case it turned out that tw
Mr Ethics
JULY 26, 2016
Dear Mr. Ethics, I saw one of my project foremen using the company pick-up truck to haul cut fire wood. My foreman said he has a side firewood cutting and deliver business. We are allowed to use company trucks for personal use but not on side businesses. The side businesses contemplated by the company are industry related like home remodeling, painting, and handyman services.
BD+C
JULY 22, 2016
With no lines and financial consultants equipped with iPads, the new PNC location on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown isn’t the typical bank. . And that’s not even taking into account its size. The entire bank only has 110 sf of usable space, plus room for a smart ATM. The "Tiny Branch", a 8x20-foot steel container, was shipped on a flatbed truck and set up in just six hours from the time of its delivery.
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