The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2017

Facade retention is a method of building rehabilitation to bring changes to interior of the building structure. Advantages of facade retention in.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2017

Many business owners unsuccessfully strive to make more money, but they are afraid to change, hire or delegate. Are you willing to make the strategic moves required to double your company’s net profit over the next 3 years? By implementing new strategies and attacking higher margin opportunities, top contractors are able to improve their bottom line.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 17, 2017

Don’t be so quick to blame email marketing for your woes. It may not be email itself, but rather, how you send email. Email open-rates may be underwhelming, but email has a ROI of 3800% , higher than any other digital form of marketing. So clearly, email can be very successful. What’s important is what you do with it. Your first step is to identify who your audience is.

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Lets Build

MARCH 23, 2017

Technology is step by step taking over construction and changes the way a project is carried out. It is expected that the need for manual labor will be significantly decreased in the near future, as a considerable amount of work will be conducted automatically. Robots can offer great help in tasks that require accuracy and speed. On top of that, they can easily overcome issues on the site that are linked to human strength limitations or physical weariness.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. In the in the U.S. alone there are more than 120 million employees who spend an average of 8.1 hours at work within a building each day.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2017

Construction automation helps in quality control and reduces construction time. Various applications and advantages of automation in construction is.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2017

It is easy to look at the next-door neighbors and think, “Boy, they have it going on!” Keeping up with the Joneses is a common practice, and it leads to so many insecurities, which we all seem to possess. We know the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and it is our own psyche that plants these seeds of doubt.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 8, 2017

Our 2017 Construction Marketing Outlook survey had some interesting findings. Of the internet marketing tasks construction professionals wanted to increase and decrease, 46% said they wanted to increase mobile marketing, the second lowest priority task. Further, 7.7% actually said they planned to decrease the task, the second highest decrease in any internet marketing task.

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Lets Build

MARCH 16, 2017

Working on a construction site requires high levels of concentration and careful handling of the equipment. But that’s not always the case! There are countless examples of smaller or… bigger mistakes. Those failures lead many times to hilarious moments. Thankfully, many of them have been caught on camera and have eventually travelled around the internet.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Other non-DOD Federal Government Agencies and Higher Education follow in a close second in terms of level of general knowledge and skill. County, State, and Local Governments, include secondary education unfortunately continue to use JOC simply as a means to speed delivery and bypass traditional procurement versus as a LEAN collaborative construction delivery method.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 23, 2017

Ingenuity. Imagination. Invention. These are the three criteria upon which we chose the seven greatest man-made marvels of the modern world. Not just the biggest or the most expensive projects, but the truest examples of engineering genius, architectural innovation, resourceful project planning , fearless workers, and overcoming adversity. From bridges to dams to artificial islands, here is our list of the seven greatest and grandest engineering and construction achievements from the past 100 ye

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The Constructor

MARCH 16, 2017

Steps in preparation of site for construction works involves geotechnical report, site clearing, excavation, grading and compaction. Steps for.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2017

It is easy to look at the next-door neighbors and think, “Boy, they have it going on!” Keeping up with the Joneses is a common practice, and it leads to so many insecurities, which we all seem to possess. We know the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and it is our own psyche that plants these seeds of doubt.

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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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Construction Marketing

MARCH 8, 2017

MsdsDigital.com is offering a free online Msds binder and access to their (m)sds database of over 150,000 records. Registered users can add any of the safety data sheets to the online binder and even upload any additional records that cannot be found in the database. Over 80,000 of the records in the database are the new 16 section safety data sheets (sds) that OSHA requires all of us to transition to.

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Lets Build

MARCH 7, 2017

Safety is the number one most important factor when you’re working in a construction site. Second most important is to feel comfortable with your gear and apparel. This is one of those jobs that work boots are of great importance. No one likes to get hurt of course and no one likes to stand or move for hours in uncomfortable and bad quality shoes. You have to choose wisely a good pair that will last a long time.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2017

Writing a Job Order Contract Task Order . There are basically two methods to consider when writing a Job Order Contract Task Order: #1 Completely design the project with either Owner in-house assets or a separate A/E indefinite delivery contract prior to giving it to the JOC contractor. #2 Develop a more generalized scope of work without full A/E requirements, but with sufficient detail (potentially including an internal line item cost estimate) to enable the awarded JOC construction contractor

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Investing in new equipment is really investing in your business, not to mention giving your team the tools to succeed.

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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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The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2017

Wooden formworks are generally used for construction due to its ease of use. Different criteria for design of wooden concrete formwork and their.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2017

Unexpected compact excavator maintenance can place financial strain and undue stress on you and your company, and it may directly impact your profitability. Not only can poor equipment performance and component failure be frustrating, but also, you and your equipment operators may not have adequate service training or access to an on-site mechanic to get your compact excavator operational.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 8, 2017

Our 2017 Construction Marketing Outlook survey had some interesting findings. Of the internet marketing tasks construction professionals wanted to increase and decrease, 46% said they wanted to increase mobile marketing, the second lowest priority task. Further, 7.7% actually said they planned to decrease the task, the second highest decrease in any internet marketing task.

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Lets Build

MARCH 21, 2017

A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. In fact, the government equipment that’s sitting inactive for years in one state is, in a huge demand in another. Many departments responsible for managing the equipment are trying their best to renting out the stored machinery.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2017

Being a good commercial construction cost estimator requires years of experience in the field as well as estimating at a line item level. A detailed line item unit price book also greatly aids in improving productivity, sharing information, and minimizing errors and omissions. Here are some considerations whether purchasing, buildings, or improving upon a detailed line item Unit Price Book.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

One of the last things any contractor wants to happen during the final stage of a build is to discover the project has gone over budget.

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The Constructor

MARCH 14, 2017

Fire ratings of concrete and masonry structural elements considers two factors: fire endurance and fire resistance. ACI 206 provides the definition.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 13, 2017

Whether you are buying new or used equipment, you are likely to pay more today for machinery than you did in the recent past. The newest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 mandate is driving up the cost of new machines and making it more of a challenge to find quality used equipment.

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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.

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Mr Ethics

MARCH 22, 2017

Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2017

In a nutshell. For people who run more than one project at a time and who want to know what’s going on, our latest Portfolio Overview feature allows you to get a full overview of all your different projects in a single programme Gantt, like a “project of projects”. Get control of your project portfolio with a real-time overview of what’s happening over multiple projects and share this with stakeholders and team members who are accountable.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

The JOC Program Guide provides a framework for organizations considering, or in the process of implementing or executing a Job Order Contract. If you are interested in the detailed processes and procedures for the execution and administration of JOC contracts following industry best management practices, please complete the below form. JOC Program Guide.

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