Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 10, 2012
In September 2012, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals regarding their use of social media. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. Do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. Which social networks do you employ? 4.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
The first step to success in the construction industry is ensuring the safety of your most valuable asset—your employees. Doing so translates to greater efficiency and productivity as well as the ability to stay on schedule consistently. Traditional safety management programs offer critical information necessary to maintain and improve job safety, but additional benefits can be derived from the creation and implementation of a safety incentive program that focuses on proactive safety involvement
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Today we will see how to prepare rate analysis for Reinforced Concrete (RCC).
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 19, 2012
I remember when the iPad first came out and there was a bit of skepticism about how successful it would be – some even called it a large, more expensive iPod. Well, it’s no secret that the iPad and tablet computing in general have taken off. And with more construction apps and cloud construction software available today, more and more tablets are finding their way to the job site.
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Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 6, 2012
The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) is having their Toy Drive to make a difference in the lives of Phoenix Area displaced children. Instead of a regular press release, McCarthy used SmartBidNet to get the word out about Sunshine Homes to their subcontractors. Many other commercial construction companies that belong to the ABA are planning to do the same with their own invitation to bid software.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Despite high interest in database marketing (DBM), many construction marketers still have not implemented DBM. One of the reasons for this is a lack of practical information. Depending on your objectives, you should consider one or more DBM strategies. Below we will share why you should consider database marketing and 6 database marketing strategies , including segmentation, new customer acquisition, customer penetration, customer retention, marketing intelligence, and measuring results.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Telematics is defined as the use of technology that allows construction vehicles to send, receive and store information. This allows contractors to keep close tabs on the productivity, uptime and operating costs of their fleets. It also allows them to monitor machine health to take a proactive approach to maintenance and repair.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 11, 2012
On any one contract there may be a number of engineers with varying amounts and types of experience. The duties and responsibilities of an engineer.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Last week I wrote about the difference between construction equipment owning and operating costs and how both change over time. This week I’d like to explain why it’s important to know these cost behaviors and what you can do with that knowledge. Finding the Sweet Spot. The fact that construction equipment owning costs tend to decrease over time while operating costs increase means that at some point your rate of total cost of ownership is likely going to reach a minimum.
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Constructonomics
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The construction industry is among the top ten industries worldwide using LinkedIn (as of March 2011), according to eMarketer. And not only LinkedIn, AEC companies are currently using every possible digital marketing technique for business development. According to a survey conducted among real estate and construction companies in North America and published in Digital Marketing – Building and Construction Fact Sheet by WSI Online (SlideShare on March 28, 2012), around 69 percent of respon
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 19, 2012
What’s the difference between a willful OSHA violation and a serious one? One answer: About $63,000 in penalties – the maximum for a violation classified as serious is $7,000, while the maximum for a willful violation is $70,000. With multiple violations possible in each citation, those numbers can grow quickly. And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious.
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Trade shows and events are staples of construction marketing, and often one of the top budget line items. On the brand side, manufacturers exhibit at industry events and might participate in networking events. Most brand manufacturers manage an extensive trade show program exhibiting at multiple shows for key markets. No question trade shows are one of marketing’s biggest budget line items including exhibit construction, storage, transportation, erection and space rental, not to mention staffing
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2012
Executives from various construction markets discuss their views of ?the coming year.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 25, 2012
Types of Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost constitutes only a fraction, though a substantial fraction, of the total project cost.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2012
In my last two blog posts, I discussed some of what I’ve learned over the years about equipment management , most notably from one of the industry’s leading experts in the field, Dr. Mike Vorster. I covered splitting data into owning and operating rates , then about re-combining that data to help optimize machine usage. This week I’ll wrap up by covering some of the issues surrounding data gathering for equipment management.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2012
Since the team’s last update in November, more than 20 new exhibitors have signed up and committed to exhibit at the inaugural show (14 – 16 May, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK), these include AJC Trailers, Cabcare Products, C & G Engineering, ECY Haulmark, Marubeni Komatsu, MST, Oswald Record who have reserved two stands and Topcon.
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 10, 2012
OSHA has drawn the ire of eight members of Congress who are objecting to what they say was “improper rulemaking” in requiring flame-resistant clothing to be worn in almost all servicing of oil and gas wells. The issue goes back to March of 2010 when OSHA issued a memorandum which it said was intended clarify its policy about the use of personal protective equipment in oil and gas operations.
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The Construction Marketing Association is conducting a national survey on the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry. The survey addresses types of inbound marketing, content, the effectiveness of inbound marketing strategies, and measurement. You can take the Inbound Marketing in Construction Survey here. It is a quick survey, only 7 questions with a request to receive results.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Face it: Payroll processing is a pain for many contractors. Especially given the complexities of construction payroll—including varying rates for contractors working on multiple jobs in multiple states and localities—this can be an incredibly time-consuming process. Also, government-sanctioned projects add a whole level of complexity to the process, with different pay rates, fringes and reporting.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 19, 2012
QUANTITY OF CEMENT & SAND CALCULATION IN MORTAR Quantity of cement mortar is required for rate analysis of brickwork and plaster or estimation of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 19, 2012
I remember when the iPad first came out and there was a bit of skepticism about how successful it would be – some even called it a large, more expensive iPod. Well, it’s no secret that the iPad and tablet computing in general have taken off. And with more construction apps and cloud construction software available today, more and more tablets are finding their way to the job site.
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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.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Scale models of a pink Case backhoe loader have gone on sale at Case’s online shop: www.caseceshop.com. The models are scale replicas of a full size Case 580 machine that was painted pink at the Case Burlington plant in Iowa (USA) to raise awareness about cancer. This was the idea of Marvin Linder, a design engineer at the plant, after his wife Leslie died of breast cancer. “We have had many employees and family members affected by cancer over the past few years,” said Marvin L
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Students studying for finals at Cornell University are finding solace from a little piece of the outdoors that came inside this week, thanks to some creative minds at the school’s Department of Design and Environmental Analysis. Sections of turf are creating grassy oases of calm in the lobbies of Olin and Mann libraries, as well as Duffield Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2012
Kevin and Kathy Tindall have worked tirelessly for years to make the plumbing and HVAC industry and their community a better place. “We volunteer because of what the industry has done for us,” says Kathy Tindall. It’s hard to imagine that the industry has done more for the Tindalls than they have done for the industry. Kevin and Kathy Tindall are the owners of Tindall & Ranson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning , Princeton, N.J., and this year’s CONTRACTOR magaz
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2012
Consider partnering with PEO and stop wasting your valuable time.
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 6, 2012
REINFORCEMENT QUANTITY ESTIMATION For estimating the cost of the structure, it is necessary for the quantities of the materials, including those of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2012
In my last two blog posts, I discussed some of what I’ve learned over the years about equipment management , most notably from one of the industry’s leading experts in the field, Dr. Mike Vorster. I covered splitting data into owning and operating rates , then about re-combining that data to help optimize machine usage. This week I’ll wrap up by covering some of the issues surrounding data gathering for equipment management.
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Anyone who has seen the latest Bond film Skyfall, could not fail to be impressed at the action packed opening 10 minutes of the movie, with the highlight for most plant and machinery men and women being when 007 climbs aboard a specially converted Cat 320DL excavator, and rips out the back end of a train carriage with it whilst chasing another classic Bond villain.
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