The Top 10 Construction Estimating Mistakes
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 26, 2012
Understand common missteps to lessen risk and better gauge profitability of your construction business.
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Cloud Computing and the Construction Industry
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2012
A while ago, I read an article called 3 Reasons Your Company Still Hasn’t Moved to the Cloud. As a provider of cloud-based construction software , I’ve heard many reasons why companies don’t want to move to the cloud, most of which can be put into two categories: real and perceived problems. I’ll leave the real problems for next week and focus on the perceived problems in today’s blog.
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2013 Construction Marketing Outlook Survey
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Calling all Construction Marketing Professionals! The Construction Marketing Association is conducting a national survey on the marketing outlook for construction professionals in 2013. The survey covers everything related to marketing planning for the upcoming year, including whether or not you intend to increase/decrease marketing budgets, what your most important priority is for 2013, what types of plans you develop as a construction marketer, which c onstruction marketing tactics you intend
ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE (UHPC)
The Constructor
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a solution developed to address some of the main design, service life and life cycle costing issues.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Hospital Design And Its Tie To The Healing Process
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 8, 2012
When it comes to measuring the success of a hospital building design , it’s to little surprise that strides are typically attributed to the doctors and nurses and the equipment and medicines available. And they certainly should be. But what about the building itself? Can a building be built for better patient care? Can a smarter structure enhance the healing process for patients?
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Renovate Your Website to Market Your Construction Firm
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 26, 2012
Update your online presence and watch your clientele grow.
Bidding Wars: What Bidding Practices Say About Your Construction Company
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 24, 2012
I was recently on LinkedIn and noticed a question in one of the group forums asking readers to identify the biggest problem facing construction businesses today. The answers ranged from finding quality employees to wanting more control over project documents. One theme, however, seemed to dominate the thread. Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work.
Breakthrough Marketing Plans for Construction Brands
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 3, 2012
With only 3 months left in 2012, construction marketers are analyzing this year’s marketing and reflecting on what worked and what didn’t. Coming up with new, exciting strategies can be a daunting task, especially when finalizing marketing budgets and preparing for the next year. So, to address this yearly task, the CMA is conducting a marketing national survey and launching a webinar entitled Breakthrough Marketing Plans for Construction Brands which will be held on Tuesday, Novemb
MECHANISM OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE
The Constructor
OCTOBER 22, 2012
High strength and low permeability mechanism are logical development of presence of silica fume and superplasticisers in concrete the dual.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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Web Presense For The AEC Industry
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The construction industry will tend to lag tremendously behind the rest of this country and perhaps even the rest of the free and modern World when it comes to technology. I’d love to know what percentage of construction organizations even have websites. I did a back of the envelope survey about ten years ago and I think it came in around 10%.
Construction Thought Leaders on LinkedIn
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 18, 2012
What if all construction industry thought leaders were on LinkedIn? LinkedIn recently added the ability to follow people you may not be connected to, that are classified as thought leaders ( [link] ). While many are business leaders, news writers and public figures, few are focused on the construction industry. Let’s aggregate our suggestions and start following these icons – so construction and the AEC industry can benefit from their thought leadership.
Constructing Good Will
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 26, 2012
It’s once again the time of year in which we actively take note of the things for which we are thankful. And often, as we do so, we tend to feel inclined to give something back to those around us. Though many stories are untold, construction business owners and their staff are especially poised to help those in need. In the spirit of this season of Thanksgiving, CBO shares examples of a few contractors who are making a difference.
Getting Employees to Think Like Construction Owners
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Whether you run a retail, construction, or software company , motivating your employees can be one of the biggest challenges you face in business management. Unmotivated employees often underperform, are tardy or absent, or may end up costing more than they contribute to your construction company. However, if you have highly motivated employees, particularly those with the best interests of the company in mind, not only will you see excellent performance, they will contribute to your profitabili
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.
Market Research In The Construction Industry
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Market Research is the process of gathering information about your customers, competitors, markets, trends, and related information. There are several options for gathering information about customers and their buying preferences and purchase intentions. Research is increasingly important in the construction market where economic trends influence the outlook for the industry as a whole and poor decisions are costly.
IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE OF SMALL BUILDINGS
The Constructor
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures in site selections, building planning and.
Wimpey’s largest scraper fleet star in archive photos
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2012
The assembled fleet of scrapers in these great archive photos, are seen on the site of the A13/M25 Tilbury-Southend road construction job in 1980. At the time, this was the largest fleet of Wimpey owned motor scrapers at work anywhere in the UK. At the height of the job, Wimpey had 18 Terex TS24 scrapers in action, which were all twin engine machines featuring a pair of V8-71 General Motors two stroke engines, which were, as we all know, incredibly noisy when working.
Arizona Construction Career Days A Huge Hit
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 10, 2012
While the construction industry is predicting a shortage of skilled workers, Construction firms are doing something about it with Arizona Construction Career Days, an annual event for all high school students in the state. . This year over 1000 teachers and students toured the exhibits and had opportunities to operate power tools, heavy equipment and experience the diversity of work that the construction industry offers.
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.
Hidden Risks: Design Error
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 26, 2012
Construction business owners undoubtedly have restless nights over business risks associated with operations, not to mention other concerns. But what these individuals often overlook are the uninsured or underinsured risks, such as professional and vicarious liabilities.
Cloud Computing and the Construction Industry (part 2)
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Last week I discussed three of the biggest perceived reasons why companies hesitate to put their data in the cloud or rely on cloud-based construction software. By perceived, I mean reasons that are based on impressions, sometimes false impressions, of what cloud computing is all about. This week, as promised, I’ll focus on a couple of the real reasons why some companies are slow to adopt computing in the cloud.
Networking as a Construction Marketing Strategy
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Creating and making the most of networking opportunities is a must. In the B2B and construction worlds, events with people and other businesses in your industry are a regular occurrence. Networking is about building trust and what do construction professionals know better than building? However, when it comes to large-scale events, standing out from the crowd can be a challenge for many marketers.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FROM SCRATCH
The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2012
Construction project development requires successful planning, organization and controlling of work activities.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
What to do when a safety standard doesn’t fit the task
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 19, 2012
What happens when a worker is injured and you find that a standard was not followed? Do you point a finger at the worker or supervisor? Maybe you take a systems view and try to improve your management system. But, what if the standard was not suitable for the specific task being performed? As we work with more and more clients doing Task Based Risk Assessment, we continue to document the variation in jobs and tasks.
More Bond Cat digger footage released
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2012
I am sure all digger fans will be keen to check out the latest Bond movie, which incidentally coincides with the 50th anniversary of the series, which began with Dr No in 1962. I have already booked my tickets today for the Saturday night! I know we have featured the trailer for the movie before, but this newly released footage is much more full-on with the Cat 320 digger action.
The ABCDs of Fall Protection Safety
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 29, 2012
Providing your employees with the information, training and equipment they need to conduct work at heights efficiently and safely can help mitigate your risk.
A peek into the world of geniuses — the Prometheus Society
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Cover of the Gift of Fire, the Prometheus Society's journal. Many years ago, as something of an outcast in summer camp (a quality that I retained through my childhood and teenage years), I spent much time with someone of undoubtedly superior intelligence — the camp genius, it seemed. I admired and envied his brains. Years later, still, the movie Charly , based on the Flowers for Algernon , resonated.
How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount
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PLANNING OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Constructor
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Planning is the first step of project management philosophy of planning, organizing and controlling the execution of the projects. Project planning.
OSHA is watching – for 30 years
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 17, 2012
A lot can change for a company over 30 years – new leadership, new locations, new products, new services. But one thing must remain constant, according to an often-overlooked OSHA standard: the preservation of certain kinds of records. Curtis Chambers provides an excellent reminder about that standard in the current edition of the OSHA Training blog.
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