Is Xeriscaping for Your Customers? The Fundamentals of Low-Water Landscaping
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 5, 2018
Xeriscaping is a way for your customers to cut back on more than 50 percent of their monthly water usage.
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What is Artificial Stone? Its Types and Applications
The Constructor
JULY 1, 2018
What is artificial stone? Artificial stone, which is also called casted stone, is constructed from cement, sand , and natural aggregate such as.
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OSHA cites Ohio contractor for fatal trench collapse
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2018
Contractor JK Excavation & Utilities is now in the agency's Severe Violator Enforcement Program and faces a potential $200,000 fine.
4 Commercial Construction Trends for Restaurant and Food Service Projects
HardHatChat
JULY 24, 2018
It’s already been a busy year for Englewood’s Restaurant Construction division, with a wide variety of projects ranging from ground-up new construction and interior renovations to commercial kitchen work. As such, here are four commercial construction trends our team has observed and anticipates we’ll see shaping more restaurant and food service construction projects in the near future: Tapping Into The Craft Beer Boom.
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.
Low-Bid Contractors Don’t Need Marketing.Or Do They?
Construction Business Owner
JULY 10, 2018
Do construction contractors that win 100 percent of their business through the low-bid process need marketing? If you are this type of contractor, you will likely insist wholeheartedly that you don’t. After all, as a low-bid construction business owner, your fate lies strictly in the ability of a hard-nosed, creative estimator to bring in new work on bid day.
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Top 20 construction news sites you have to bookmark
Lets Build
JULY 5, 2018
Staying up to date with the latest construction news and trends is always a good idea. The industry is under a continuous change and in that sense keeping yourself well-informed is of tremendous importance. However, sometimes it might not be as easy as you may think. There is a vast number of construction news sites.
Quality in Concrete Construction
The Constructor
JULY 25, 2018
Quality of the concrete plays an important role in the construction field as the concrete is the excessive element in any construction. The strength.
Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Of necessity, your work involves workers being close to the point of operation for many tasks. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc. are all operations that often do not allow use of engineered safeguards like two hand controls, light screens, etc.
What you need to know about the smart jobsite
Construction Dive
JULY 20, 2018
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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
Construction Efforts Scale with New Drone Mission Capabilities
Construction Business Owner
JULY 27, 2018
Drones are already making a difference at construction sites. Companies are collecting data to monitor progress, optimize job reports and complete many other construction functions by deploying these small, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Find out how they're doing this here. .
Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
From the back office to the job site, technology is transforming construction, facilitating new levels of collaboration, efficiency and speed among project teams. Yet when it’s time to expand into a new jurisdiction, it often feels like Throwback Thursday, with mountains of paperwork to complete and nothing but an automated phone line for assistance on the long and winding path to licensure.
Top 20 construction news sites you have to bookmark
Lets Build
JULY 5, 2018
Staying up to date with the latest construction news and trends is always a good idea. The industry is under a continuous change and in that sense keeping yourself well-informed is of tremendous importance. However, sometimes it might not be as easy as you may think. There is a vast number of construction news sites.
Reinforced Concrete Beam Detailing According to ACI Code
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2018
Clearly, the detailing of the reinforced concrete members is the key to good design and execution of work at the site.That is why poor detailing of.
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.
Safety Around Powerlines: Part I
FDR Safety
JULY 23, 2018
Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. Overhead lines: One thing to pay attention to when you are at your jobsite is your location and proximity to overhead lines or utility poles. Electricity always tries to find the easiest path to ground.
Deconstruction and Reuse: The Future of our Built Environment.
Construction Marketing
JULY 30, 2018
Have you ever watched a building come down? I’ve seen everything from a neighborhood of large block tenement buildings blown up, to a small cottage being crunched by a bulldozer in an hour. It’s kind of exciting in many ways, and rather distressing in others. What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time.
Securing Better Bonding
Construction Business Owner
JULY 25, 2018
For contractors, securing bonding is the lifeblood of their businesses, but it comes with challenges that range from having the necessary working capital to demonstrating a track record of success. Find out how to overcome these challenges, ensuring your construction business is in a good position to attract a surety, and, in turn, profitable projects. .
How to Connect Your Entire Project Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. The good news, though, is that more and more contractors are looking for ways to improve productivity with technology, and many are seeing quite a bit of success.
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.
5 key benefits from augmented reality for the construction industry
Lets Build
JULY 2, 2018
Augmented reality is unlike virtual reality that can only replace the real world through a simulated environment. Instead, it creates and enhances exact replicas of the real world for a better view of the entire project through virtual reality models. AR benefits local service providers, businesses, engineering, design, architecture, project management – and the entire.
Residential Buildings – Types and Site Selection for Residential Building
The Constructor
JULY 5, 2018
What is a residential building? A residential building is defined as the building which provides more than half of its floor area for dwelling.
Smart tips for a storm-resilient jobsite
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
No jobsite can be considered "smart" if it's not diligently and intelligently preparing for safety and resilience in the event of a major storm or natural disaster. Tim Ham of Hoar Construction’s Florida division has a few tips on how to prepare jobsites for a big storm.
A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…
FDR Safety
JULY 25, 2018
I continue to receive many requests for assistance on matters involving the control of hazardous energy. In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements.
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.
Understanding the Profile of a Fraudster
Construction Business Owner
JULY 16, 2018
“I didn’t think fraud would happen to me—I have the best employees,” is a phrase I hear all too often when I meet a new client. Unfortunately, fraud is a real and ever-present threat to business.
How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 12, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly. We have seen a new silica rule that affects construction sites in the past year, though, and now we’re looking at a proposed crane operator certification rule , scheduled to go into effect this November.
GenieBelt to streamline large scale energy renovation project
Lets Build
JULY 3, 2018
It’s official! GenieBelt and SustainSolutions join forces in order to empower collaboration and optimise communications during the ambitious large-scale energy renovation project in DGI-Byen. The 30,000 m2 leisure and business centre is located in central Copenhagen and it is about to undergo an extensive energy renovation. The project is expected to cost a total of.
Determine Effect of Trench Excavation on Nearby Buildings by Rule of Thumb
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2018
Clearly, trench excavation affects nearby buildings and causing them to settle. The major factors that cause building settlement are soil relaxation.
How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount
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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.
App uses virtual reality to address fall protection
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
The VR Fall Protection Experience app mirrors high-risk construction environments and has users identify fall hazards before creating a protection system.
Integrating Temporary Safety Staff With Full Time Employees
FDR Safety
JULY 9, 2018
Worksites are a melting pot of tradesmen who bring a range of skills and experience of how to do the job “the right way”. While logistics and coordination are critical to the success of a project, the most important piece could be the relationship between workers. It is human nature to lack trust in someone with whom you are unfamiliar. Naturally this can cause problems on job sites especially in relationships between temporary safety managers and full time workers.
How to Use IoT to Create Safer & More Lucrative Projects
Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2018
Construction is a low-margin industry facing a skilled labor shortage and increasingly complex, fragmented projects. While every project is unique, with countless moving parts and diverse physical, environmental or regulatory challenges, that doesn’t mean lessons learned at one site can’t be applied to the next. By failing to capture, unlock and employ insights from one project to the next, owners and contractors miss out on a critical opportunity to make the industry safer, more efficient and,
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