July, 2015

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5 Questions to Keep Employees Happy

Construction Business Owner

In the construction business, there is no asset more valuable than employees. Projects are won because of a company's reputation, which is built on skills, talents and expertise. While the aim is for clients to be satisfied and happy with the finished work, employee engagement directly impacts the bottom line. According to recent research conducted by Gallup and the Global Workforce Survey, disengaged employees rank among the top three business threats, with each disengaged employee costing a co

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From Clicks to Bricks: Retail Construction Tips as Online Retailers Move to the Mall

HardHatChat

Online retailers opening their first physical stores need to be as well-versed in a shopping center’s holy trinity as proven and successful bricks-and-mortar retailers already are. Not too long ago, many retailers and shopping center developers were getting a bit nervous as e-commerce began taking a bite out of their traditional in-store business.

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TYPES OF MASONRY WALLS

The Constructor

Masonry walls are the most durable part of any building or structure. They provide strength,, durability to the structure and also helps to control.

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Safety off the job for July 4th

FDR Safety

July 4th is a good time to remember that safety for employees shouldn’t end when the work day is over. Fireworks are potentially hazardous, and anyone who intends to use them this weekend should be very aware of safety. The Consumer Products Safety Commission offers the following tips for using fireworks. Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them and be sure to purchase your devices from a licensed distributor.

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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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Construction Lead Services Best Practices Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of lead services in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you utilize construction lead services? 2. If yes, which construction lead service(s) do you utilize? 3. If yes, approximately how much do you spend annually on construction lead services?

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App Spotlight: Raken

Construction Business Owner

According to Lee Mills, Raken's vice president of sales and marketing, Raken is the simplest, quickest way to do daily reporting on the jobsite. “A lot of companies have complex project management software, but they aren’t user friendly. So users look to an easy application like Raken,” Mills said.

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Eco Friendly Industrial Advancements

Constructonomics

The industrial manufacturing industry has long embraced powder coating as the preferred method of applying paint to finished metal surfaces. A reduction in production costs, better coatings with improved corrosion protection, and the reduction of VOC emissions are some of the advantages. First developed in the late 1960’s, powder coatings work by applying a positively charged, dry, free-flowing powder to a grounded metal substrate.

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings. .

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A simple way to do risk assessments

FDR Safety

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. My approach, which embraces lean thinking to gain the perspective of the worker, is much more detailed than a job safety analysis. For example, one JSA had 11 total operator steps, with one being for clearing a jam.

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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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Pulling Data from a Scanned PDF into Excel

Carol Hagen

When printed materials are distributed at your next seminar or meeting, or your find a magazine that contains a table that you find valuable, most people scan the document to PDF to save it for later. Sometimes you want this data entered into a database or added to spreadsheet. If you can get it to a spreadsheet you can usually import into a database but who wants to key in all that data?

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BYOD: Bring Your Own Common Sense

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Last week I was attending an industry conference where one of the keynote speakers was Mr. James Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge, Inc. James is a fellow Texas A&M Aggie and a personal friend, so I made sure to sit in the front row to take advantage of any heckling opportunities that presented themselves. Despite myself, James once again had me enthralled with his vision of the pace and direction of information technology and the inevitable impact this will have on the construction industry.

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Improving Company Conditions

Construction Business Owner

Occupational health and safety professionals spend a lot of time thinking about how to keep their people healthy and safe. Yet, health and safety efforts have traditionally been separated into silos with different personnel, reporting structures and marching orders. A more effective alignment of health and safety can magnify the potentially positive impact in the workplace, and employers are beginning to do just that.

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Press Release: CCi’s Groundbreaking Integration Partnership with Procore

Cassell Construction Estimating

Partnership leads to an exciting software integration: Sage to Procore Interface. Vancouver, WA July 13, 2015: Cassell Consulting announces our Sage Estimating to Procore Interface will be released in August. The integration will create a new job in Procore, with the fully-developed Sage Estimate distributed into Procore’s project budget. Cassell Consulting is partnering with Procore in developing their generic public API, also scheduled for August release.

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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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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings.

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July 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Join Our Mailing List. The importance of having safety expertise close at hand. When it comes to protecting the safety and health of your employees, make sure you have the expertise you need when and where you need it. FDRsafety has launched an initiative to make our industry-leading safety and health expertise more accessible to clients by opening regional offices around the country.

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Our Bluebeam Tips and Blog Posts are Moving

Carol Hagen

“Flowers arranged to ALOHA, Hilo, Hawaii” by Father of JGKlein, used with permission – Father of JGKlein, used with permission. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flowers_arranged_to_ALOHA,_Hilo,_Hawaii.JPG#/media/File:Flowers_arranged_to_ALOHA,_Hilo,_Hawaii.JPG. It’s Goodbye and Hello… Yes, we’re saying goodbye to WordPress.com and starting July 30, 2015 all our blog posts will appear on a self h

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404 Error Page

Viewpoint Construction Technology

What, a 404 Error? Sorry, we could not find the page you are looking for! Here are some helpful links so you can navigate the Dexter + Chaney website: Visit the Dexter + Chaney home page: Click Here. Learn more about Spectrum Construction Software: Click Here. Explore the Dexter + Chaney blog: Click Here. Visit the Dexter + Chaney About page: Click Here.

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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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Building a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

he recent preliminary Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that in 2013, the number of fatal work injuries in the private construction sector stayed about the same as the year prior. However, the 796 fatal work injuries that did occur accounted for the highest number of fatal work injuries of any industry sector.

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Take the survey, get the report!

Cassell Construction Estimating

This year’s largest construction industry survey on technology will be conducted by JBKnowledge. Through today, July 6th, JBKnowledge is conducting the annual survey again, and we hope you’ll consider participating. JBKnowledge develops cloud, mobile and wearable technology solutions for construction and insurance, including SmartBidNet commercial construction bid software, SmartCompliance certificate of insurance tracking and compliance management software, SmartReality augmented reality

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. v. Shaw Development, LLC, in the Circuit Court of Maryland for Somerset County, case no. 19-C-07-011405. In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 Million,

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Change Order Conflicted

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, I consider myself an ethical person. Doing the right thing has always come easy. I am now faced with a situation where I am uncertain what to do. The construction manager on a project I am running has confided in me that he anticipates taking a new job in a few weeks. He is trying to clear out some outstanding change orders before that time.

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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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Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Texas, Utah Top Flagship Business, Economic Categories

Business Facilities

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Our 11th annual rankings report is Business Facilities’ most comprehensive evaluation to date of state, metro and international leaders in more than 50 critical categories essential to site selection choices. Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Texas, Utah Top Flagship Business, Economic Categories appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Request Demo Thank You - Customer Facing

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Thank you for requesting a demo! One of our account representatives will be contacting you shortly to schedule your demonstration. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Applying and Integrating Technology

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is taking a sharp turn toward technology and has begun to embrace new developments, such as mobile apps, to give their businesses a competitive edge. A number of providers offer task-specific apps to the construction market that can outfit a company with solutions to some day-to-day challenges. Not only have construction companies begun employing the daily use of apps on the jobsite, they have also begun building and deploying mobile apps customized for their own busine

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Internet of Things: Mobile tech and the future of field service

Contractor Magazine

Nothing over the past 15 years has done more to increase the scope and efficiency of mobile service operations than advances in mobile technology, and the coming decade is going to make those gains look like small potatoes. read more.

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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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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. v. Shaw Development, LLC, in the Circuit Court of Maryland for Somerset County, case no. 19-C-07-011405. In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 Million,

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Change Order Conflicted

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, I consider myself an ethical person. Doing the right thing has always come easy. I am now faced with a situation where I am uncertain what to do. The construction manager on a project I am running has confided in me that he anticipates taking a new job in a few weeks. He is trying to clear out some outstanding change orders before that time.

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Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Metro and Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. We’ve revamped our Metro and Global rankings this year to include some new technology oriented benchmarks. Business Facilities’ 11th Annual Rankings Report: Metro and Global Rankings appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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