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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

HardHatChat

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. The final piece is a great resource that’s relevant to pretty much every commercial real estate sector – not just restaurant development – and covers important points that should be on anyone’s checklist when vetting and choosing a construction partner for a commercial real estate project.

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The Value Of Unique QuickBooks Reports Specific For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Some applications make almost everything easy, including accounting software. Too many contractors find out too late the adage "You get what you pay for" still applies. Hundreds of contractors and regular bookkeepers have told us how simple QuickBooks is to use, yet they cannot understand why QuickBooks for Contractors is so hard to use, and it is getting harder every year.

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The COVID-19 crisis transforming hotel design, construction

Construction Dive

An architect who is an author of a new white paper on hotel design in the age of the coronavirus suggests steps construction firms should take to be ready for an influx of hospitality work.

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How Should Your Work Boots Fit?

Work Gearz

Are you standing at a work boot store figuring out what is your correct boot size or are your boots even going to stretch? Sometimes when buying a new pair of work boots we all get puzzled and end up buying the wrong size. No matter whether you buy them online or offline, buying a new pair of work boots can be a tough row to hoe. By finding the well- fitted work boots you not only buy comfort but also eliminate the risk of pain.

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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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Not Everybody Needs the Same Excavator

Construction Business Owner

Not Everybody Needs the Same Excavator. Kathy Wells. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 14:43. Excavators continue to hit the market in increasingly bigger and smaller sizes—as exhibited at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 earlier this year—reflecting a fundamental truth about equipment buying: not all contractors need the same excavator. And not every contractor needs the same 42-ton machine. .

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Guidelines to Improve Earthquake Resistance of Small Buildings

The Constructor

An earthquake is an unexpected rapid shaking of the earth triggered by the movement of rocks underneath. The ground is subjected to intense.

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Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

INTRODUCTION. Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Solutions such as the OpenJOC(TM) Framework, optimize the integration off people, process, information, and enabling technology to drive best value outcomes for both real property owners and construction services providers.

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Key Tips for a Better Contractor-Supplier Relationship

Construction Business Owner

Key Tips for a Better Contractor-Supplier Relationship. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:36. Charles "Andy" Rumschlag. Operations Manager. Hyde-Stone Mechanical Contractors Inc. In any business, relationships are the cornerstone of success. Undoubtedly, relationships with customers are the key to continuous business, but what about relationships with suppliers?

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State of the Construction Industry: July 2020 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here are some of the key construction industry stories and trends we're following.

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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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What are the Causes of Slope Failure?

The Constructor

Soil instability is the inclination of soil for upward, lateral, or downward movement due to natural factors like pore water pressure, cracking,

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Biggest OSHA fines of Q2 2020

Construction Dive

Despite the pandemic, OSHA is still focusing on other jobsite dangers, including fall issues at a Florida roofing company that's been cited 12 times in the last few years.

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The Power of Platform Technology

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How you can adapt to change using open, integrated systems. Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EDT. registration. Every construction project stakeholder would agree that the keys to success are transparency into project data, streamlined workflows and good connections. Platform technology can be a key driver and enabler of these efforts—truly moving the industry forward.

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Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards. - Read: Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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What are the Methods for Construction of Ferrocement?

The Constructor

Ferrocement is a versatile form of reinforced concrete and has wire meshes uniformly distributed throughout the cross-section and cement mortar. It.

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6 drones geared for construction

Construction Dive

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites.

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Komatsu Autonomous Haul System Hits 3 Billion Metric Tons Moved

Construction Equipment

Mining companies have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials leveraging Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS).

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Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports

Business Facilities

Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more. - Read: Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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How to Use Blasting for Deep Compaction of Soil?

The Constructor

Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the.

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The Dotted Line: The pros and cons of construction manager delivery methods

Construction Dive

CMc, CMa, CM/GC: Do you know the subtle differences between each of these delivery methods?

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Las Vegas’s Circa Resort & Casino will feature contactless technology throughout

BD+C

Circa Resort & Casino, located in Las Vegas, is set to open on Oct. 28. The 25-story, adults-only facility will feature 777 rooms, a two-story casino, six temperature-controlled pools, the largest pool amphitheater in the country, the largest sports book in the world, and, something guests in today’s world will be especially interested in, extensive contactless technology and services.

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Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown

Business Facilities

Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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How to Cast and Fix Precast Concrete Door and Window Frames?

The Constructor

Precast concrete is prepared by casting concrete in reusable molds or “form” which is then treated in a controlled environment, conveyed to the.

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How wide-ranging tech propelled Skanska's $4B LaGuardia Airport renovation

Construction Dive

Aerial photogrammetry, a 4D scheduling model, laser scanning and 360-degree cameras were employed at the New York City jobsite, making one of the firm's most complex projects ever achievable.

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Hilti Announces New Wearable Exoskeleton for Tradespeople

Construction Junkie

Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. One technology that I’ve been following pretty closely in the past few years has been exoskeletons , which promise to alleviate at least some of those problems.

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CallisonRTKL to design one of the world’s first net-zero airports

BD+C

Guadalajara Airport Terminal 2 will be a 30 gate, 1.2 million-sf terminal that places the passenger experience at the center of the design. It will also be one of the first net-zero airports in the world.

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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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What is deadmen or tell-tales in excavation?

The Constructor

What is deadmen or tell-tales in excavation? The post What is deadmen or tell-tales in excavation? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Readers Respond: COVID-19 will disrupt construction for at least another year

Construction Dive

Construction Dive readers who answered our latest survey voiced a growing acceptance, and concern, over the novel coronavirus persisting well into 2021 and beyond.

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2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. ibush. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Pro Builder 's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year. Pro Builder Staff. . Pro Builder 's Top 100 building products: . Kitchen + Bath. Structural / Insulation / Housewrap. Appliances. Exterior Products. Mechanical / Electrical / Technology .

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