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Understanding Roles And Why it Makes Sense To Hire Us

Contractor Bookkeeping

I will start by quoting a short sentence found in the all-time best-seller "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth" That is an acronym; take the first letter of each word and put it together to form a different word. "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." there is more to that, and the point is that concept applies to accounting.

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What are Bituminous Paints?

The Constructor

Bituminous paints are special paints used in construction for waterproofing, corrosion resistance, and damp proofing applications for different.

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Commodity Purchasing? There’s No Such Thing

Pro Builder

Commodity Purchasing? There’s No Such Thing. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 15:21. Do you know all of the elements of the true total cost and total benefit for all of the products you put in your homes? Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. As part of our five-day LeanWeek total immersion workshops, we have a builder team interview 20 to 25 of its suppliers and trade contractors in a structured process aimed at eliminating waste from product and process.

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Building a Sustainable, Scalable & Sellable Construction Company

Construction Business Owner

Building a Sustainable, Scalable & Sellable Construction Company. Alex Headley. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 13:34. Building a sustainable, scalable and sellable business is something all business owners should strive for. Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs fail to build their business properly from day one. They lack the underlying foundation, systems and structure that are essential to all businesses, preventing them from building a profitable and efficient company.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

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.

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Spectrum ERP Users Reveal Their Favorite Tips

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn some of the cool tips, tricks and things you can do in Spectrum — directly from our clients.

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Public Sector FM – Informed Decision-making

Job Order Contracting

FM – Informed Decision-making. Informed decision-making is critical to public sector facilities management. It is made possible through the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery team, however, can only be truly enable via the support of leadership. The LEAN Core. The lean core framework requires all participants, including all external providers and internal actors (finance, real property, design, engineering, operations and maintenance, personnel, purchasing/procureme

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Assuredness in Today’s Global Surety Market

Construction Business Owner

Assuredness in Today’s Global Surety Market. Alex Headley. Mon, 09/27/2021 - 08:00. Like the construction industry, the surety market was healthy prior to the pandemic. In 2020, there was some tightening of surety credit for certain sectors, but generally speaking, the premier contractors had no issues securing bonds and that trend is expected to continue and the surety and finance industry is forecasted to be robust for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

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Your Ultimate Guide To Text Messaging for Trade Businesses

Construction Marketing

Online messengers, emails, and other Internet-based communication may be popular, but when it comes to reliability and convenience, text messaging is still king. Text messages are typically read within three minutes of being received 90% of the time so you can be fairly certain that any you send will be read by the receiver. (1). For tradespeople and service-based businesses, like landscapers, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and others, texting is probably the most effective way of communicating wit

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Space Dust and Astronaut Blood Answer to Housing in Mars

The Constructor

The planet Mars has always been an active target for space exploration. Its colonization is an ongoing mission for saving the human race, which could.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

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.

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The LEAN Core – Top/Down & Bottow/Up

Job Order Contracting

The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership and support. Success is dependent upon whether owners provide high levels of leadership and support. . While tools and support services are readily available to support lasting, measurable improvement in repair, renovation, and new build outcomes, associated changes in management techniques is also required.

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How Creative Conflict Can Propel Business Negotiations

Construction Business Owner

How Creative Conflict Can Propel Business Negotiations. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:37. The business-to-business (B2B) landscape has changed dramatically over the years. But several megatrends continue to progress, including globalization, technological disruption, instant information exchange and customized solutions versus commoditized inputs.

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Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood

Pro Builder

Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 14:27. A new market-ready smart range hood switches on and off automatically to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and occupant health. Eric Werling. The range hood is perhaps the least recognized kitchen appliance, yet by ventilating contaminated air out of the house, it does more to protect the health of occupants than any other.

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Paint by Drone System

The Constructor

Paint by Drone is a technological solution that proposes the idea of using the facades of construction sites as giant canvases for artistic.

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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.

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Construction Cost Management is now Possible

Job Order Contracting

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Let’s face facts, the baseline for current public sector cost management practices and experiences for facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure is quite poor. .

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Florida: An International Gateway To Growth

Business Facilities

Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Natural Disasters Now Factor Into Where Homebuyers Want to Live

Pro Builder

Natural Disasters Now Factor Into Where Homebuyers Want to Live. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:40. Also, about one-third of the 3,000 homeowners surveyed are considering selling their home, moving, or both to avoid a potential disaster in the future. When choosing a place to live, more than 3 out of 4 recent home buyers surveyed in July took the threat of natural disasters into account, per CoreLogic.

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Telosa: A Sustainable City in the American Desert

The Constructor

Billionaire Marc Lore has unveiled the plan to build a sustainable city, called Telosa, in the US. The former Walmart executive plans to build a.

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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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The Proactive Construction Project Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Public sector facilities management professionals now have a proactive construction project management solution to assure quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. [contact-form] The post The Proactive Construction Project Management Solution appeared first on 4BT.

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[VIDEO] Mexia is a great place to live (and do business in!), no matter how you pronounce it.

Business Facilities

Located in the Heart of the Texas Triangle, Mexia’s centrally located community at the intersection of HWY 84 & 14 provides great access to I-35 & I-45. Our lower cost of living, rich history, shovel-ready industrial park sites, regionally based workforce, and abundance of retail are just a few reasons why Mexia should be on your radar! The post [VIDEO] Mexia is a great place to live (and do business in!

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:22. October is Careers in Construction month, and NAHB has resources to help members promote careers in the skilled trades. Chuck Fowke. Open construction jobs stand at 321,000, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And those unfilled positions are a barrier to new residential construction and housing affordability.

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What Is Building Layout | Layout of Building Plan | Foundation Marking and Building Layout Method

Civiconcepts

Introduction The placement of the structure, particularly its foundations, will be determined by controlling measurements and also references on a drawing and this process is called Building Layout. Overall length and … What Is Building Layout | Layout of Building Plan | Foundation Marking and Building Layout Method Read More ».

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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The Construction Cost Estimate ACCURACY Myth

Job Order Contracting

Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating, and ongoing construction project/program management involve early and ongoing planning, and the collaborative and competent involvement of all construction project participants and stakeholders. Within this structure the Real Property Owner must demonstrate appropriate leadership skills and manage the selected internal and external service delivery teams.

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Danny Ellis never had a real job interview… until he met Greg Korte

The Korte Company

Danny Ellis’ fingerprints are all over Las Vegas. “ I could literally go 10 minutes in any direction in town and say, ‘I’ve worked over here, or over there or over there,’” he said. Sometimes his impact was small, like replacing door handles or framing recessed paper towel dispensers. At other sites, he helped complete pools and community centers.

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10 Teachable and Non-Teachable Skills Essential for Great Salespeople

Pro Builder

10 Teachable and Non-Teachable Skills Essential for Great Salespeople. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 12:15. Some sales skills are innate, while others must be learned. Here are 10 of the most important to look for in prospects and to coach for in your existing sales team. Dr. Christopher Croner. Are great salespeople born or made? It’s a question that confounds many sales managers desperate to hire and hone a winning team.

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What Is Skirting | 12 Types of Skirting | Skirting In Construction | Skirting Meaning | Skirting Wall Design

Civiconcepts

What Is Skirting? Skirting tiles are the Tiles or Board that lay in the corner or junction of the floor and wall. The Skirting boards help your room look bigger … What Is Skirting | 12 Types of Skirting | Skirting In Construction | Skirting Meaning | Skirting Wall Design Read More ».

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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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Unit Weight of Soil – Bulk | Dry | Saturated and Submerged Unit Weight

Learn Civil Engineering

Unit Weight of Soil The unit weight of soil is the ratio of total weight of the soil to the volume of the soil. The unit weight is also called ‘weight density’, of soil equals to its weight per cubic meter and is typically expressed as kN/m3. As we know that the unit weight of […].

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What have healthcare builders and providers learned from the pandemic?

The Korte Company

The past couple years tested the limitations of medical facilities throughout the nation as extreme circumstances became business as usual. As healthcare builders, we help our customers fully prepare to care for their communities during unavoidable events like disease outbreaks and natural disasters. . What were once considered unlikely hypotheticals at the back of dusty disaster response plans are now the issues keeping healthcare leaders up at night.

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Real Estate Values Spike

Pro Builder

Real Estate Values Spike. mbeirne. Mon, 09/27/2021 - 11:31. The value of owner-occupied real estate in the United States posted its largest quarterly increase on record. The value of owner-occupied real estate in the United States posted its largest quarterly increase on record, jumping $1.1 trillion to $34.9 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.