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'In commercial general construction, trends come and go…and, sometimes, come right back again. For instance, in Chicago, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago debuted on August 1 , marking the area’s first new Chicago shopping center development in 20 years. Its design is very impressive, but behind it is the traditional enclosed mall layout that took the country by storm in the 1970s and ’80s.
'With the summer construction season winding down, now is an ideal time to consider adding a crawler excavator to your fleet. Selecting an excavator model, however, is just the first step. It is important to calculate the total cost of ownership on your asset. Many owners may think they have a handle on cost of ownership, only to find that incomplete calculations have caused their profits to fall shorter than expected.
'The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on the use of social media in the construction industry. Find out what social media networks your construction marketing peers are implementing, and which ones are working, by taking this quick and anonymous survey. These survey results will be shared at our upcoming Social Media Summit for Construction Brands Webcast on Thursday, October 17 2013 at 1 PM CST.
'Now that it’s August and the start of school is right around the corner, retail stores are advertising “back to school basics.” Aside from the pens, pencils, and paper I grew up with, smart phones and tablets are now considered “basics” – how times have changed. All these promotions got me thinking about the basics of business, and particularly what makes a business successful.
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'Over the last century there have been plenty of construction blunders that have left people asking “how could that happen?” Thanks to some overzealous developers in Spain, we are left asking that question once again. The massive InTempo Skyscraper in Benidorm, Spain was meant to represent prosperity to contrast the county’s economic woes. However the 47-story building has a major problem: there’s no elevator to take patrons up to the higher floors.
'Our guest blogger today is Dan Zarletti, who recently joined FDRsafety as a senior advisor specializing in construction safety, scaffolding and systems safety management. For more than four decades, safety experts have tried and tested numerous ways to create a workplace culture that strives for zero accidents while improving safety equipment and working conditions.
'Our guest blogger today is Dan Zarletti, who recently joined FDRsafety as a senior advisor specializing in construction safety, scaffolding and systems safety management. For more than four decades, safety experts have tried and tested numerous ways to create a workplace culture that strives for zero accidents while improving safety equipment and working conditions.
'In a fit of patriotism (possibly 13 months behind the arc of the London Olympics, or maybe on cue for the royal baby), our greying funsters have organised a parade down the Mall of 150 different vehicles that have been made in the UK. While your Jags, Astons, Rollers and Nobles lead the way, followed by black taxis and ice cream vans, the really meaty stuff brings up the rear.
'If you were to search crane-related headlines for the month of July 2013, you would find the following among the results: “Crawler Crane Overturns”. “Crane Caught on Fire”. “Crane Overturns at Marina”. “Crane Hit by Lightning”. “Crane Operator Burnt”. “Crane Rolls down Embankment”. “Crane Line Hits Power Line”.
'By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue . Every year, we treat our Rankings Report as a work in progress. We’re always striving to refine and expand our rankings categories, looking for the most valid metrics to justify our evaluations. As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements.
'Quick security settings allow you to create permissions and passwords that you can apply to documents repeatedly without having to recreate or define them each time. You can control much more than the password including the ability to print, edit, allow copying text/graphics or extract content. Some contractors define these settings by project or by client.
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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'A recent appeals court decision provides an excellent reminder of information that all employers should be aware of when it comes to OSHA enforcement. When OSHA cites a company for an alleged violation, the following four requirements must be met if the violation is to stand: 1) That the regulation applied to the circumstances at hand; 2) That the regulation was violated; 3) That an employee was exposed to the hazard that was created; and. 4) That the employer “knowingly disregarded” the Act’s
'Green training leads to saving water, energy and dollars. If you are a plumber, chances are you know how important water conservation is to the trade. Green Plumbers USA accredits Green Plumbers that go through its 32-hour accreditation in environmental and technical topics, and when finished with this program, he or she will have expertise in home water-efficient products, heating and cooling appliances, hot water heating, solar hot water and water conservation. read more.
'In the recent Tax Court memo Kurek v. Commissioner, the Tax Court explains that businesses relying on the independent contractor designation—namely, construction companies—are going to receive additional scrutiny from the IRS. Concerns over the collection of payroll taxes and the ability to avoid providing benefits have increased the IRS’s weariness about the designation, especially in light of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
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.
'Baton Rouge, LA has been named the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 9th Annual Rankings Report. “Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers.
'Bluebeam Revu has a back button to jump to your previous spot. This works great for Bluebeamers but when sharing construction plan sets with subcontractors and other team members that might not own Bluebeam Revu, they don’t have a back button available with Acrobat or other PDF viewers. Here’s a best practice tip that will make it easier for everyone using the plans.
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'Our guest blogger is Joe Wolfsberger, a senior advisor at FDRsafety and an expert in occupational health/industrial hygiene. OSHA has published the final rule on the Global Harmonization System that applies to producers, distributors and users of chemicals. This revision to the existing Hazard Communication Standard has implications that are both positive and negative.
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'There’s a lot of advice on how to get traffic to your website. But how do you know whether or not your firm’s website gets enough? You could easily spend $30,000 or even $100,000 on a flashy new website. But if not enough people see it, is all that money really worth it? Nobody gives you any guidance on this subject and all your contemporaries claim they get thousands or millions of hits per month (which is a meaningless statistic ).
'Here are a few accidents that might cause you to think about your safety compliance if your construction company works with renewable energy: 2008 – A solar technician was electrocuted when the solar panel metal railings he was carrying came into contact with overhead utility lines. 2009 – A solar installer was carrying panels on a roof when he crashed through a skylight and plunged 40 feet.
'INDIANAPOLIS — Some place, somewhere in the United States is experiencing drought conditions today. It’s become a constant part of life in America. Plumbing manufacturers have been under pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency to keep reducing the amount of water used by plumbing fixtures, and much work remains to retrofit old, water-hogging plumbing fixtures. read more.
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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.
'Chicago, IL.– Chicago-based Magellan Development Group, one of the Midwest’s most prolific large-scale, mixed-use developers, is building a national footprint through two mixed-use projects in Minneapolis and Nashville. Exclude Content: Yes. read more.
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'(August 19, 2013) - Construction employment continued its spotty improvement in July, as more states posted year-over-year gains but most states posted decreases compared with June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the steady improvement in employment in many states was welcome news, but cautioned that the industry''s recovery was still fragile.
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'The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. read more.
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