Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Most of us have emails filling our inboxes throughout each workday. Often, it seems like a job in and of itself just to keep up with them. When an invoice comes across your desk, you typically review it, approve it or reject it, and move on. Imagine your surprise when you receive an email from a client you have been working with, confirming that they have paid their invoice.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The types of loads acting on structures for buildings and other structures can be broadly classified as vertical loads, horizontal loads and.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Regular readers of this blog will know that the Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable building. And I believe the real action is on the Expo floor, although there was a lot of chatter this year about changing personnel at USGBC. This week there are more than 500 exhibitors spread across the 150,000 square feet Expo floor in Los Angeles.
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Behind-the-scenes team members – such as Englewood Construction’s CFO, Mary Davolt, who was recently honored as a CFO of the year by the Daily Herald – play a critical role in the success of a commercial construction firm. Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper. This award, which highlights the contributions of financial professionals to a company’s success, not only made the entire Englewood Construction team proud, it is a
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2016
“Our outlook webcasts and surveys are always popular as they help marketers identify trends and priorities in the coming year and beyond,” states CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. The Construction Marketing Association is hosting the annual 2017 Marketing Outlook webcast on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will focus on marketing priorities and plans for 2017 in the AEC industry.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2016
As the peak construction season begins to slow down, many companies will review what occurred in 2016 and begin to project for the remainder of the year. Unlike the fiscal year, an evaluation of your company’s risks and its approach to risk management does not end December 31. Contractors should regularly assess their own specific risks and determine whether they are fully utilizing the tools available to mitigate those risks.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Measurement of masonry works in construction is required for calculation of quantities of materials in masonry and to measure completed work. Masonry.
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. Regular readers of this blog will know that I blogged from Greenbuild last week, including Top 10 Products from the Greenbuild Expo and Junk Science And Heat Island Effect Revealed at Greenbuild.
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.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The Construction Marketing Association is extending its original STAR Awards deadline an extra two weeks. The extended deadline is October 28, 2016. Showcase your construction marketing talent before it’s too late! A little more information about the STAR Awards: Each year, CMA recognizes effective marketing in the construction industry in 16 categories, including: advertising, content, trade shows, video, and internet.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 28, 2016
A core ingredient in creating a safe workplace is a written safety and health program that defines potential hazards and ways to address them, along with goals and objectives, and provisions for training, accountability, etc. The question for many small- and medium-sized businesses is how to go about creating or improving a plan. Employers can go it alone, of course, but many find it beneficial to engage an expert safety and health consultant.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Nowadays, in order to recruit and retain the best talent in the industry, embracing cutting-edge technology must be a top priority for your company. Implementing solutions like cloud-based software and wearable technology is only the beginning of the tech revolution happening in the construction industry, and providers like Oracle are focused on how to make the implementation of tech a smooth, successful process.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Building Information Modeling is a system’s approach to show from design and construction to maintenance use, demolition and reuse of built.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2016
If you are in Los Angeles for Greenbuild, I invite you to join me Thursday, October 6, from 3:00 to 3:30 pm when I will be hanging out with the good folks from BuildingGreen at their booth on the Expo floor. BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. Here are the details and an invite from BuildingGreen.
BD+C
OCTOBER 5, 2016
181 Fremont, a 56-story mixed-use tower, will be San Francisco’s third tallest structure when completed, and will also become the most earthquake-resilient building in the city, or any city on the West Coast, after officially achieving a Resilience-based Earthquake Design Initiative (REDi) Gold Rating.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2016
“Our outlook webcasts and surveys are always popular as they help marketers identify trends and priorities in the coming year and beyond,” states CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. The Construction Marketing Association is hosting the annual 2017 Marketing Outlook webcast on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will focus on marketing priorities and plans for 2017 in the AEC industry.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 25, 2016
6 Tips to Improve Supervisors’ Safety Performance. Need a safety professional to staff your project? We can help. Join Our Mailing List. 6 Tips to Improve Supervisors’ Safety Performance. By Flavius Brown. A key ingredient in creating a strong safety culture is having supervisors who are committed to their company’s safety program. Employees take their cues from their supervisors.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Like the sage investment advice, “Buy low, sell high,” articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have a greater return on investment when a low total cost of ownership is paired with high use. While an ADT’s longevity is impacted by a wide variety of variables, you can control much of the outcome by selecting the right machine for the job, tending to maintenance and following the right operation, according to Brian Bereika, a Doosan ADT product specialist.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Guidelines for roof repairs for leakages and damages along with methods and types of roof repairs and factors affecting cost of repairs is discussed.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 5, 2016
If you are in Los Angeles for Greenbuild, I invite you to join me Thursday, October 6, from 3:00 to 3:30 pm when I will be hanging out with the good folks from BuildingGreen at their booth on the Expo floor. BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. Here are the details and an invite from BuildingGreen.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2016
A new software program that’s been more than five years in the making addresses one of the missing pieces in LEED certification—quantifying the value of going through the process.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2016
The STAR Awards’ deadline is rapidly approaching. Final entries must be submitted by Friday, October 14 th. A little more information about the STAR Awards: Each year, CMA recognizes effective marketing in the construction industry in 16 categories, including: advertising, content, trade shows, video, and internet. Each category with have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, plus a BEST IN SHOW.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 6, 2016
OSHA’s proposal to eliminate one word, “unexpected,” from its lock-out/tag-out standard could have significant impact on the use of automated controls to protect workers from exposure to power hazards. The standard currently requires the lock-out/tag-out of machines “in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.”.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2016
After an exasperating few years, many experts are predicting a robust, healthy commercial building environment for 2016 and beyond. Fueled by the growing integration of sustainable and energy-efficient features, which are now viewed more as essentials than commodities, as well as contractors’ continuing reliance on technologies, predictions for the coming year alone range from extremely hopeful to booming.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Achieving Effectiveness as a Young Civil Engineer Civil engineers spend four or more years in the institution being persuaded that if they solve the.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 30, 2016
BRE Global Ltd., the 97 year old Great Britain based world’s leading authority on all aspects of the built environment (. it all started with fire testing for homes), with over 2,247,696 BREEAM registered buildings across 77 countries in its sustainability assessment method, will before the end of the year award its first BREEAM In-Use certification in the United States.
BD+C
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Susan Cain’s best-selling Quiet is well-researched, thoughtful and detailed in its understanding of workplace dynamics. In the four years since the book’s publication, writers have used Quiet to advance arguments about how best to plan office space.
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. Sustainable building practices are becoming more common, but are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders, according to a recent study by construction management firm Structure Tone.
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