June, 2012

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4 Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Hosting Service

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In the construction business, there are rarely ever any easy decisions. As companies adopt web-based construction software , they find themselves faced with a number of not-always-easy decisions surrounding where and how to host their applications and data. One common and understandable misconception is that cloud computing always means subscribing to software as a service and accessing your applications in the public cloud.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

HardHatChat

Home. Restaurant. Retail. Shopping Center. Hospitality. Office/Industrial. Subscribe. Hard Hat Chat. Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates.

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Choosing the Right Commercial Lighting

Constructonomics

Choosing the right type of commercial lighting is important to running a successful business establishment. While a business will naturally want to keep costs down, this should not take priority over choosing the type of lighting it needs. Instead, a business, office or restaurant should focus on providing lighting that helps its employees work well and encourages customers to visit their establishment and acquire their services or products.

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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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Tips for Staying Profitable in the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

I’m pleased to introduce Doug Helm from Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP as this week’s guest blogger. Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Our firm recently had the pleasure of welcoming FMI’s Lee Smither as he presented invaluable information to a group of our construction clients and prospects.

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Is Direct Mail Dead?

Construction Marketing

Direct mail continues to lose allocations of marketing budgets to digital media. So is this medium still viable? Yes! Despite such references as “ junk mail ” and “ snail mail “, direct mail is alive and kicking ! This post will discuss why direct mail is STILL important, direct mail lists and tips on building your own lists, and finally, provide some additional direct mail resources.

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Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Damage - Julian Construction.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Rescue Chief Gives Safety Tips On Surviving An Earthquake | Main. | Common Foundation Problems Linked To Poor Drainage » 06/28/2012.

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Learning Engineering Through Gaming

Constructonomics

Cary Betagole authored this post with the backing of Big Fish Games, where you can download games like virtual city and farm frenzy. Accessible from over 150 countries, Big Fish Games believes that online games can help make even the most rigorous of disciplines, like engineering, more down-to-earth and easily related. If parents ever thought their kids are wasting their time playing video games all day and all night, they might want to think again.

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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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USDOT’s promised changes on Crash BASIC don’t materialize

FDR Safety

In recent weeks, the truck and bus industries have been vocal in criticizing the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) slowness in reacting to, and adjusting, its 17-month-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program which uses safety performance data to stratify motor carrier’s safety risk. While clearly signaling its intention to consider changes to CSA, especially in the crash accountability BASIC, FMCSA postponed its promised policy change intended to establis

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Better Project Management through Better Communication

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. As I mentioned before, communication often occurs by accident – it just happens. But like everything in business, if you’re just letting things happen, you’re probably missing an opportunity to better your business.

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Construction Marketing STAR Awards: Call for 2012 Entries

Construction Marketing

The annual Construction Marketing STAR awards , and the new Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards honor marketing excellence of construction industry professionals. The awards are sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association with early entry deadline of September 7, 2012. The Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the best marketing across sixteen categories (78 sub-categories) including advertising, Internet, packaging, trade shows and more.

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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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John Mesenbrink joins the CONTRACTOR Magazine/Mechanical.

Contractor Magazine

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The Arrival of Revel

Constructonomics

Back in the early part of 2008 we were in a very strange crossroads in this country. Everything was going so well, but it was kind of like one of those sunny days where you just barely see the darker clouds forming over the horizon and the temperature drops just enough to notice. Right about when the first drops of rain begin to fall, people start running for shelter.

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Ken Greenberg and the future of cities

SAB Magazine

In his new book Walking Home -part memoir, part manifesto – Toronto urban designer and planner Ken Greenberg envisages the rehabilitation of our cities into clusters of urban villages: each with a vibrant mix of residential, commercial and other uses; streets conducive to walking and lingering; and with ready access to the restorative powers of nature.

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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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3 Layers of Construction Project Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Over the years, I’ve come to learn that project management can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Most construction companies have dedicated project or construction managers to oversee their projects – the core of a contractor’s business. In my experience, nearly everyone in a company touches a project, and helps manage and move it along.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Vertigraph launched SiteWorx.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Monday, June 11, 2012. Vertigraph launched SiteWorx/OS version 5.0 to streamline the site excavation process. Vertigraph, a noted provider of takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry, just launched of its updated and improved SiteWorx/ OS Version 5.0 on-screen cut-and-fill software.

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WordPress Settings API PHP Class ? It was never been easier.

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Revit OpEd: Room Separation Lines - Agida for MEP?

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Room Separation Lines - Agida for MEP? Via email the other night, he writes.(edited a little). We use Revit MEP. I’m doing some research on Room separation lines, as to how and why architects use them, and when is appropriate.

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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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The Importance of "Story" in Proving a Construction Claim : Best.

Best Practices Construction Law

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A look into behavioural economics (and construction marketing)

Construction Marketing Ideas

This video presentation by Duke University behavioral economics professor Don Ariely is an eye-opener. ”We’re all predictably irrational,” he says — and then shares some research which will cause your eyes to open about interesting possibilities and challenges in pricing, RFP responses and general business practices. Ariely’s description of odd subscription pricing choices for the Economist proved to be a genuine eye-opener for me, as it is obviously of immediate r

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California Faucets Achieves Made in California Program Status.

Contractor Magazine

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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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Home Depot and Whirlpool Face Class Action for "Fraudulent.

Green Building Law Blog

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Revit OpEd: DWG Files and Funky Snapping

Revit OpEd

Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Thursday, June 14, 2012. DWG Files and Funky Snapping. Importing survey files has always been problematic with Revit. Two things are fundamental issues: large file extents and distance from origin. Geometry that is far apart will annoy Revit, geometry more than 20 miles in extents is the current "line in the sand".

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