Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'The cost of theft in the construction industry is estimated to be a billion dollars by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Unsecured equipment and materials are especially at risk. Additionally, heavy equipment owners can’t rely entirely on insurance to offset the cost of theft. If you suffer such a loss, you will also suffer the costs of higher insurance premiums and, often, lost job time.
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2013
'Necessity for cost reduction Increase in construction costs directly affects the economy. This is due to the high cost of operations which can be.
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Construction Marketing
MAY 16, 2013
'To further understand the use of advertising in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals in 2013. Below are the results of that survey in infographic form. You can embed this infographic on your website, blog, etc. using the embed code below. And please share our infographic using the social bookmarking tools below.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2013
'When it comes to project management software , contractors have numerous options, from spreadsheets and generic applications to software designed for the construction industry. I recently read an industry survey on the subject that not only provided some interesting insight, but also confirmed the things I’ve been saying about project management software.
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HardHatChat
MAY 15, 2013
'Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. As the summer approaches and schools across the country will be taking an extended break, the busiest travel season of the year will begin. We thought it might be a good time to check-in on the performance of the hotel industry and hospitality construction trends.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'At the American Subcontractors Association National Convention in Las Vegas on March 21, 2013, subcontractors took advantage of an opportunity to ask general contractors a question that has become more important to their businesses, given the current construction marketplace: “How can I get more work with you?”.
The Constructor
MAY 18, 2013
'A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing.
Construction Marketing
MAY 14, 2013
'With people’s reliance on the Internet increasing drastically over the past decade, email marketing continues be a proven outreach strategy eclipsing more traditional strategies such as direct mail, billboard, and telemarketing. The average person not only checks their email daily but multiple times throughout the day and email marketing is ideal for you to engage potential customers where they already are.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 16, 2013
'As the construction industry comes out of some tough times, business development is playing a larger role in the day-to-day activities of construction companies. Now that we’re seeing signs of life, contractors are moving from cost-cutting mode to “get-work” mode. But it’s not as if they can just pick up where they left off. Changes in the competitive environment as well as how companies are doing business have created a “new normal.
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FDR Safety
MAY 14, 2013
'A review of the history of safety over the last few decades offers good reason for hope, says Rose McMurray , Chief Transportation Advisor at FDRsafety. “Unlike 50 years ago when workplace injuries and deaths were considered an unfortunate byproduct of a robust economy and steady national growth, today, there is much broader citizen support and demand for setting limits and standards for worker safety,” Rose said in a recent interview with the National Safety Council that was posted on its we
Carol Hagen
MAY 22, 2013
'Revisions and Addenda are common in construction projects. When conditions and ideas change, so do the plans. When estimating the financial impact of these changes, subcontractors are often pressed for time and need an efficient way of locating the differences between plan sets. Unfortunately, as is often the case, neither the architects nor general contractors have clouded all the differences for you.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Creating a culture of safety should be the highest priority and the moral obligation of every individual in the construction industry, from the CEO or president to the newly hired employee sweeping the floors. As business owners, you must lead the effort to create a culture that is committed to the safety of your workforce.
The Constructor
MAY 17, 2013
'Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) is defined as a composite material consisting of concrete reinforced with discrete randomly but uniformly dispersed.
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Construction Marketing
MAY 14, 2013
'With people’s reliance on the Internet increasing drastically over the past decade, email marketing continues be a proven outreach strategy eclipsing more traditional strategies such as direct mail, billboard, and telemarketing. The average person not only checks their email daily but multiple times throughout the day and email marketing is ideal for you to engage potential customers where they already are.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2013
'To paraphrase a popular phrase, “Change is the only constant.” As a company, we’ve been going through a number of changes ourselves. Last week we wrapped up our 17 th Annual Users’ Conference , and I have to admit I was a little nervous about our decision to change venues and hold the event at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. But by the end of the conference, I couldn’t have been more thrilled.
FDR Safety
MAY 17, 2013
'The recent news about the IRS has strangely, or maybe not so strangely, got me thinking about a high school algebra problem: if A=B and B=C, then does A=C? I’ll leave it to you to solve the problem and will give you until the end of this blog post to do so. Speaking of problems, it is interesting to read a recently released interpretation letter from Richard Fairfax, then Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA.
Digger Blog
MAY 13, 2013
'Clambering into and out of construction machinery has often been one of the most hazardous parts of the plant operator’s day. Muddy boots don’t always grip. so well on muddy metal plates. Ever aware of the need to provide a clean and safe environment to work in, Volvo Construction Equipment has collaborated with Kocurek, the Ipswich-based modification specialist, to take safe cab access to a new level.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Famed oil well firefighter Red Adair said, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” Though usually not as dynamic as capping a rogue well, construction photography requires expertise, too. And for a business hiring a photographer, the stakes are high. Adair’s adage still rings true; you get what you pay for.
The Constructor
MAY 27, 2013
'Subsurface investigations: Subsoil conditions are examined using test borings, provided by soil engineer (geotechnical). Number of borings and.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2013
'St. Basil''s Cathedral. The Arc de Triomphe. The Colosseum. The Empire State Building. These are among the dozens of iconic buildings and landmark structures featured in a new book from LEGO master builder Warren Elsmore. Body Image: read more.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 22, 2013
'Now that it’s the end of May, commencement ceremonies have started across the country with speakers giving new graduates advice on how to survive “the real world.” Many of these graduates – whether they’re in high school or college – will enter the workforce and face new challenges and situations. I know that as a parent I’ve tried to prepare my own children for the challenges they’ll face by trying to equip them with skills they’ll need, but it’s up to them to actually use these skills.
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FDR Safety
MAY 10, 2013
'Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. This marks a major departure in procedures for OSHA inspections and potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.
Digger Blog
MAY 2, 2013
'The E140C SR This has New Holland’s integrated noise and dust reduction system (branded as iNDr) which minimises noise, optimises cooling and maximises particulate filtration. Also look out for the top-of-the range L230 skid-steer loader, which delivers 340Nm of torque at 1400rpm and can mount large buckets of up to 0.58m capacity. The vertical lift Super-Boom enables operators to place material right up to the centre of the truck bed, so that it can be loaded or unloaded much faster from
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
'Traditional safety planning for construction projects is largely based on past experience and knowledge of common hazards and how to avoid them. Safety professionals are often tasked with creating a safety plan based on 2-D documents with little to no input into the design and construction process. Building information modeling (BIM), however, provides a significant opportunity to improve the safety planning process.
The Constructor
MAY 15, 2013
'Estimating the cost of a proposed construction project is a very complex process containing much variable factors.Proper study, training and.
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Carol Hagen
MAY 31, 2013
'Sometimes you need a reference right on your planset for when a change was made. When it comes to markups, you can use stamps but did you know you can also add a Tool Chest Symbol? Here’s how to create a simple symbol with dynamic text: In Bluebeam Revu, Dynamic Text is not directly supported in symbols, however you can include a stamp that contains dynamic text.
BD+C
MAY 30, 2013
'Building information modeling tools are great, but if you can''t run efficient, productive coordination meetings, the Building Team will never realize the benefits of true BIM coordination. Here are some helpful tips for making the most of BIM coordination meetings based on my experience working on BIM/VDC-driven projects: read more.
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MAY 29, 2013
'More graphics. More graphics. I hear it all the time from “marketing experts,” contemporaries, and Principals. Put more graphics in your proposals. I even heard it from a client once. Here’s the story. A Grain of Salt. We had a debrief with a water authority on the west coast. This was a “long shot” proposal. Our experience wasn’t exactly on point.
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