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Four Reasons Why You Should Become Landscape Industry-Certified

Green Industry Professionals

Becoming landscape industry-certified can be a competitive advantage, which can win you the job over the next guy.

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Serious Dump and Read-Mix Delivery Truck Accidents Edge Higher

ENR Construction

The trend continued in the wrong direction in 2016, the U.S. reports.

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Some useful guidelines for repairing of concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

The longevity of modern concrete is maintained for a prolonged period when the concrete is proportioned and arranged at the construction site in a perfect manner. Besides, ageing of construction, there are other factors to influence the stability and reliability of the concrete construction which range from the impact of dreadful weather, cavitations, abrasion-erosion, corrosion of reinforcement, impacts of chemicals, carbonation, cracks, design and construction defects, etc.

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Concrete Slab Types- Construction, Cost, and Applications

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete slab is crucial structural element which provide flat surfaces in buildings. slabs are classified into one-way slab and two-way.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Everything In Texas Is Big—And Getting Bigger

Business Facilities

The Lone Star State has been the busiest exporter among U.S. states for 16 consecutive years, shipping out $264 billion in goods in 2017. - Read: Everything In Texas Is Big—And Getting Bigger at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Mining Technology Slow to Make an Impact

Construction Equipment

Mining companies are not seeing benefits for technology such as machine learning, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The paper cites the examples of several firms that boasted about gains to be made with AI technology but have yet to follow though.

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Construction of Concrete Chimney Crown

The Constructor

Chimney crowns also termed as chimney cap or chimney top plate, is a cover provided on the top of chimney chase to prevent the entrance of rain water.

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Do referral programs really work?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Periodically in the past several years I’ve described various initiatives to encourage and induce referrals. These range from client appreciation events and ‘thank you’s’ to more structured referral/bird-dog programs, where you formally reward clients who send new business your way. However, recently I’ve listened/read some arguments against these structured programs.

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Free Hand Sketching; Its Methods, Instruments, Principles.

CivilSeek

So, Let’s Get Started. What is Free Hand Sketching? Free Hand Sketching is used to transfer the idea of an engineer’s abstract world to the real world in 2D and. Read more Free Hand Sketching; Its Methods, Instruments, Principles. The post Free Hand Sketching; Its Methods, Instruments, Principles. appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Learn How to Prevent Salt Damage to Landscape Plants

Green Industry Professionals

Use alternative de-icers that aren't made of sodium chloride and apply the de-icers before a storm arrives.

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How to Pour Concrete Foundation?

The Constructor

Pouring concrete foundation is considerably important phase of foundation construction and plays vital role for the success of the the project.

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Christmas Cheer

Construction Marketing Ideas

It’s time to take a welcome Christmas break. This is the day for family, community and, if you are Christian, some religious celebrations. We can take a break, enjoy our company and traditions, and prepare for the new year. Season’s Greetings.

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Open 2019

Contractor Magazine

Open 2019" is mostly about opening our minds to the Edge of Change that is already upon us.

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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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Bayer Introduces New Turf & Ornamentals Roles to Maximize Customer-Centricity

Green Industry Professionals

Kayla Brugman, Peter Farno, Mike Hirvela and John Wendorf were appointed to new turf and ornamentals leadership roles.

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Differences Between Wet, Moist, and Damp Subgrade

The Constructor

Subgrade is considered to be the most significant component of pavement structure. This is because it acts as a foundation of pavement components.

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“Talk triggers” — is this the solution to developing word-of-mouth marketing?

Construction Marketing Ideas

You may find value in checking out this blog posting by Jay Baer. He advocates a word-of-mouth business development strategy called “talk triggers” A talk trigger is a strategic, operational differentiator that compels conversation. It must be repeatable, meaning every customer has access to it. The hilarious on-hold music that Uberconference uses is a good […].

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Why Isn’t Your Quality Program Working?

Contractor Magazine

In our experience, there is one major factor that influences whether a quality program is fully adopted: getting buy-in.

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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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60-Mile-Long Drone Inspection Flight Points to the Future

ENR Construction

The successful demonstration of safe operation of an inspection drone by a pilot located miles away and beyond visual line of site will help the Federal Aviation Administration develop rules and guidelines for routinely permitting commercial inspection flights in the future.

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Concrete Slab Types- Construction, Cost, and Applications

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete slab is crucial structural element which provide flat surfaces in buildings. slabs are classified into one-way slab and two-way.

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The pains and pitfalls of SEO (or do you really need to delete unread posts/pages?)

Construction Marketing Ideas

Matt Handal, publisher of the consistently useful eletter and information relating to proposals and AEC marketing at helpeverybodyeveryday.com has written to me about a quandry. It seems, he’s faced the challenge of deciding to remove some worthy pages from his site because few people are reading them. One page which may go on the chopping […].

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So how was your 2018?

Contractor Magazine

“Another year gone by,” they say with a little shake of their heads as if they can hardly believe it.

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Simplify Complex Financial Workflows with CMiC’s Powerful Tools

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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Energy Sector Expects 2019 Growth in Renewable and Natural Gas Projects

ENR Construction

Construction in the energy sector is expected to grow 3% to 5% in 2019, though it faces headwinds with uncertain trade policies.

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How to Mix Geopolymer Concrete?

The Constructor

Please give the complete details about mixing of geopolymer concrete The post How to Mix Geopolymer Concrete? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Phone to Landscaper: Fungus on the Way, Time to Spray

Green Industry Professionals

The apps compare current weather to historic data, then calculate whether it makes sense to spray fungicide.

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EGIA 'Cracking the Code' Show: Getting Pumped for 2019!

Contractor Magazine

Learn how you can you ensure your company is ready to hit the ground running and maximize its potential in 2019.

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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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Caltrans Selects Granite for Two Projects Worth More Than $520 Million

ENR Construction

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Reinforcement in columns of a 5 storey building

The Constructor

What is the required number of bars and it’s diameter in column for 5 storey building. The post Reinforcement in columns of a 5 storey.

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The Highlights Of Our 2018 And Some Helpful Reminders

Contractor Bookkeeping

It’s been another great year for Fast Easy Accounting. For those of you who have been with us through all these years, we appreciate your support; without our contractor clients, subscribers, podcast listeners, blog readers, and guest bloggers, we wouldn’t get to where we are today. As we look back on our 2018, I hope your fondest memories will include the time you’ve spent with all the things you love and are passionate about.