Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Last week when I was preparing for a couple of weeks on the road I wrote about why I value the trade show experience. Now I’m right in the middle of that experience and loving it, despite a hoarse voice and sore feet. This week’s blog is coming to you from Las Vegas, where my company is exhibiting at the World of Concrete , one of my favorite shows.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
The versatility of hydraulic excavators is virtually unmatched in the world of construction equipment. Whether you’re talking about compact, mid-range or large hydraulic excavators, these machines are ideal for lifting, moving and placing a wide range of materials. As a result, it is important that hydraulic excavator operators are trained to properly lift loads or materials.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
The green building concept is gaining importance in various countries. These are buildings that ensure that waste is minimized at every stage during.
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity. I’m proud to say that after several flat years in the commercial construction industry, Englewood has fought through and is heading in the right direction.
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Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Advertising for construction is now the hot topic of the industry! Therefore, the Construction Marketing Association will hold a webcast entitled Advertising Best Practices for Construction and conduct a national survey regarding advertising products and services in construction. The webcast will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1pm CST. This great opportunity is free to both CMA members and non-members.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
It seems like nearly every week I read about a new tablet offering of some sort – whether it’s a new version, a mini-version, or a brand new tablet. Along with the product announcements, I usually see a buzz of activity around the tech blogs proclaiming why or why not the tablet will succeed. All the comparisons of functionality and available apps remind me of how my kids and their friends would compare who got the best toys at Christmas.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Maintaining strict project controls not only helps to instill ethics but improves your image and your bottom line.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify the strength requirements as desired in the mix design and.
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
A federal appeals court has loosened one of the traditional standards of proof required for OSHA to issue a violation, potentially increasing vulnerability for employers. The case involved a citation against an employer for failure to properly barricade the swing radius of a crane. What made the case unusual was that no employee was actually exposed to danger.
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Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Understanding the different types of names is essential to effective name development. Why? Because without this knowledge, there is a tendency to only consider certain types of names which, depending on the category, may be less than differentiated. Also, managers may tend toward naming fads, even if out-dated and ineffective. Finally, mapping competitors’ names by name type is a very worthwhile exercise, demonstrating naming opportunities that will be unique and differentiated in the category.
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
The pervasiveness of BIM has proved to bring complexity in communications for extended construction team mebers. Especially those with limited expertise in Revit, Navisworks, etc. There are numerous ways to share models with owners, architects and major specialty contractors but what do you do to make it easier for the other subcontractors and suppliers?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
I have a lot of clients who manage fleets of heavy construction equipment, so I jumped at the chance recently to attend a presentation on new telematics technologies given by one of the country’s largest equipment suppliers. I was more than impressed by advances in the amount and type of data that could be collected from onboard systems, and by the intelligent use of integrated mobile wireless and GPS technologies.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
(February 1, 2013) - Revised government data issued today show the construction industry is contributing substantially to economic and employment growth, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction employment rose for the eighth consecutive month in January, while construction spending in December increased for the ninth month in a row.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS REQUIRED PER CUBIC METRE OF COMPACTED MORTAR OR CONCRETE NOMINAL MIX WATER CEMENT RATIO WATER PER.
Constructonomics
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Health and safety is of the utmost importance, whether it’s in the workplace, a school or at home. Sometimes health and safety means something as simple as cleaning up after yourself so as to prevent others from slipping on a spill or tripping over an carelessly abandoned object. However health and safety also extended to making sure that floors are treated in the right way to prevent every day slips, trips and falls, especially in environments with hard floors and high foot traffic such as hosp
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Austin Wilkinson originally comes from a haulage background, with his grandfather owning his own haulage business. The business was later passed onto Austin’s father, who himself was a mechanic with a background of engineering and fabricating. As such, in his formative years Austin often found himself around engines and spanners. This experience was further enhanced when his father decided to go it alone and set up in business as a diesel fitter specialising in plant, transport and steel f
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing. As your contracting firm grows your needs typically outgrow what you can do with Microsoft Office so where’s a GC to turn?
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
I'm a pretty big fan of team sports. I'd have to put basketball and baseball high on the list (a somewhat painful situation since I live in Seattle), and our Seahawks are usually good for some playoff football drama. But I am also a fan of tennis. When the Majors - a.k.a. the four Grand Slam tournaments - are on, I have a hard time not tuning in. I was able to see a few matches of this year's Australian Open, and as usual I was struck by how simple the game is in concept but how much discipline
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
A smooth transition from estimating to production requires purposeful planning.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.
Constructonomics
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Noelle Hirsch is a regular contributing researcher and writer for the online construction management site, [link]. In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. Despite the potential savings and reduced environmental footprint that Noelle lists, many businesses and homeowners are hesitant to move toward sustainability due to the initial costs, as po
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FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Leadership changes have been taking place all over the executive branch of government as President Obama begins his second term, but one place where the top ranks will remain the same is OSHA. The Small Business Administration reported on its blog that David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA, would stay on the job, as would two other top leaders, deputy assistant secretary of Labor Jordan Barab, and Chief of Staff Deborah Berkowitz.
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Construction Technology has managed to move faster in the last 5 years than in the past 100 with innovation in Operations, communications and collaboration leading the way. This pace will continue as construction project managers find the tools they learned about in college are replaced within 10 years of graduation. There’s something new everyday that makes us work smarter but in this process, silos have crept in.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Caterpillar’s D9G, which was first introduced in 1961, is probably the most famous bulldozer in the world, and my heart certainly has a soft spot for them, having watched the powerful beasts in action as a youngster back in the early 1970’s. However, there was also a number of special conversion models available back in the day, including the SxS D9G, which was essentially two D9G’s joined together side by side, with a massive 24 foot dozer blade up front.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
The blame game is endemic in our industry. Here’s how it works: When something goes wrong, the first question that usually gets asked is, “Whose fault is it?” When the schedule slips, it’s the builder’s fault for not controlling their subs. When the budget spirals, it’s the owner’s fault for not managing scope. And when coordination issues come up in the field, it’s the architect’s fault for submitting incomplete drawings.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Deep foundations are required to carry loads from a structure through weak compressible soils or fills on to stronger and less compressible soils or.
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
OSHA citations come and go, but the agency’s news releases never die – even when they announce alleged violations at companies who are eventually found not to be in violation of OSHA regulations. The barrage of news releases the agency issues each month announcing enforcement actions are part of a strategy of deterrence that OSHA Assistant Secretary of Labor David Michaels is happy to describe.
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