Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2013
'Few people would argue that the U.S. and other countries around the globe are facing a shortage in skilled labor. A close look at the labor pool in industries such as construction and manufacturing reveals that many positions pose technical challenges and require a special skill set, which adds to the complexity of hiring, educating and training qualified workers.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'Many times openings (cutouts) are required to be provided in reinforced concrete slab in buildings to provide way for lifts, or cables, ducts or.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 30, 2013
'It’s that time of year again! With 2013 coming to an end, it is important to begin looking ahead to marketing goals and initiatives in 2014 (hopefully you have already given it some thought). Below are 5 construction marketing resolutions that can help your company in 2014: 1. We Won’t Ignore Local SEO. The local search war for construction and construction-related brands has been heating up and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) are increasingly important.
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 16, 2013
'Englewood Construction can help real estate investors take advantage of terrific opportunities to reposition underperforming shopping malls into a strong asset. For savvy commercial real estate investors and venture funds, terrific opportunities exist today to purchase and reposition underperforming shopping malls. As the economy shifted into a recession, many shopping malls were hit hard.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Fourteen golden eagles and 149 other birds, including hawks, blackbirds, larks, wrens and sparrows were discovered dead at the Campbell Hill and Top of the World wind projects in Converse County, Wyoming between 2009 and 2013. The two wind projects are comprised of 176 large wind turbines. According to papers filed with the U.S. District Court for Wyoming, wind turbines can cause the deaths of birds in four primary ways: collision with wind turbines, collision with associated meteorological tow
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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'Construction is a dangerous industry, and safety inspectors can’t be everywhere at once. If they have more than one project to monitor, they are not at any jobsite 100 percent of the time. And when they are onsite, they are only one set of eyes. What if you could expand your “inspector base” by having your entire project team involved in reporting safety observations?
The Constructor
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'The ground can be improved by adapting certain ground improvement techniques. Vibro-compaction increases the density of the soil by using powerful.
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 7, 2013
'Y ou can take your pick of any of these top five materials to clothe your home in. It’s not just a matter of aesthetics, you need to think about cost, performance, the impact on the environment and how much maintenance each option needs. The cladding of a building is just as important as the space and fittings inside it. In some areas of the world, it’s vastly more important.
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 16, 2013
'OSHA’s proposal to publish online the workplace injury and illness reports from companies with more than 250 workers may at first blush sound like a good idea in this age of transparency, but there are some good reasons not to do this. Many companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction have to make an annual report to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on illnesses and injuries on their worksites, and these reports, called OSHA 300 logs, are posted for employees to see.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 20, 2013
'Earlier this month, while few people were watching, the 20,000th LEED commercial project was certified! Wow. In the event you missed the huge happening on December 4th, it is a LEED 2009 Commercial Interior Certified project in Knoxville, Tennessee. This green tenant improvement portends enormous business opportunities associated with the U.S. Green Building Council and the existing built environment.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 26, 2013
'Businesses up and down the UK will be looking at the turn of a new year in two parts. Firstly; a reflection of what they have achieved personally, commercially and financially over the last year and secondly; what the next year has in store. It’s natural to review, reassess and reinstate your goals and targets as you look to progress in your industry.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2013
'As the construction industry continues to recover from the recession, the equipment sector faces new challenges such as the implementation of recent engine legislation requirements; however, these challenges are pushing manufacturers toward creating greater innovation and value for the customer. CBO spoke with several construction equipment executives to get their take on the state of the construction equipment market.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'Earthquake resistant design of structures have become integral part of structural design of any structure. The guide to earthquake resistant design.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 23, 2013
'The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. Discover what budgeting techniques and other most effective marketing tactics are being implemented by your peers. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will present a case study of a complete construction brand makeover.
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Once you’ve completed building your customers dream home you hand over the keys and all the documentation. Warranties, specifications, owner’s manuals, etc – it’s a stack of paper that may need it’s own filing cabinet. What if you delighted your home owner with an interactive As-built with the appliances, fixtures and all their documentation embedded on the plans?
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 30, 2013
'President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building rating system.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 16, 2013
'As part of its waste strategy of the last five years, the UK’s Environment Agency (EA) has been stepping up its game on unnecessary waste disposal – where alternatives, such as treatment, reclamation and recycling could be used instead. In its final waste strategy (which can be viewed here ), the EA identified hazardous waste as one of its key concerns – too much was being improperly dealt with after being collected.
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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2013
'The construction industry can’t seem to catch a break. After weathering one of the greatest financial meltdowns the industry has seen, contractors face another storm looming on the horizon. Some experts say the U.S economy is far from stable and hovers on the precipice of failure with each new world event that occurs. Others remain optimistic as housing starts increase and the Dow surges to new heights.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2013
'Aim To determine the compressive strength of bricks Apparatus Compression testing machine ,the compression plate of which shall have ball seating in.
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'The Construction Marketing Association will hold their annual Construction Marketing Outlook webcast on Thursday, January 16, 2013 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will share results of a national survey regarding 2014 marketing plans and priorities, including budgets and the most effective marketing tactics. In addition, a case study of a complete construction brand makeover will be presented by CMA Chairman Neil Brown. “ The marketing mix for both construction and building product brands is evolving
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'OSHA’s heightened enforcement has made things tough enough on employers without the employers making things harder for themselves. Yet that is sometimes the case, as a recent blog post by Curtis Chambers demonstrates. Given the complexity of OSHA regulations, it’s probably no surprise that there are “phantom regulations” in the minds of some employers – regulations that sound plausible, but don’t actually exist.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 5, 2013
'Among the most interesting exhibitors at the recent Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia may have been the Asphalt Pavement Alliance challenging what we thought we knew about urban heat island effect with new research from Arizona State University. The term “heat island” describes urban areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 15, 2013
'Before attending the Bisnow event last Thursday, I didn’t give much thought to industrial development. I would usually concentrate on apartments, hotels, office, retail, mixed-use, etc., but after hearing the discussion of some of the key industrial development players in the Philly area, I realized that industrial development is booming and it’s a sector of the economy that must be considered by just about anybody in the building industry.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2013
'Many owners and operators think of their mini excavator as more of a toy than a piece of construction equipment due to its diminutive size, but these machines require the same maintenance and care that their larger counterparts require. With all the same components of larger machines, they can be just as expensive. Without proper maintenance, mini excavators will not provide the dependable performance required on the jobsite, and the machine’s service life will be greatly reduced.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 27, 2013
'SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION Good house keeping should be maintained at all situations. Safety hemlets, shoes, belts should be given to the.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 30, 2013
'It’s that time of year again! With 2013 coming to an end, it is important to begin looking ahead to marketing goals and initiatives in 2014 (hopefully you have already given it some thought). Below are 5 construction marketing resolutions that can help your company in 2014: 1. We Won’t Ignore Local SEO. The local search war for construction and construction-related brands has been heating up and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) are increasingly important.
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2013
'What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. in 2014? As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 14, 2013
'All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes. The first regulatory scheme is for a government to require that government owned buildings be constructed to an articulated green building standard.
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