Dezide
OCTOBER 21, 2019
In our last post, we discussed how to handle complex issues in advanced machines by breaking down the troubleshooting process into component level troubleshooting and then building more sophisticated hierarchies for handling the high level symptoms. In this post, we will be taking this concept further and see how we can optimize the machine troubleshooting Read more.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 22, 2019
OPEI offers tips to help home and business owners prepare for upcoming seasonal changes
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
While virtual reality simulators can attract younger workers to the industry and get them up to speed faster, they can’t completely replace real world training situations, some experts say.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Whether you are sued or receive a threatening or demanding letter criticizing your work, it’s hard not to take it personally. While the natural reaction is to immediately respond in one way or another, what you really need to do is take a deep breath, step back and evaluate the situation objectively.
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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.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials worldwide.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 20, 2019
EPA is expected to publish this week in the Federal Register the first proposed regulatory revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for lead in more than 30 years. The United States has made tremendous progress in lowering children’s blood lead levels (. children are a good data set analogous to the broader population). As a result of multiple Federal laws, including the 1973 phase-out of lead in automobile gasoline, the 1978 Federal regulation banning lead paint for residenti
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Equipment operating costs can vary greatly due to a variety of factors, including the severity of the application, how often the equipment is used and the amount of respect with which the operator treats the equipment. One critical owning/operating cost well within the control of the company—how well the equipment is maintained—can be the difference in operating costs of just under $1 per service hour or more than $7 per service hour. .
The Constructor
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As contractors face heightened scrutiny around building processes, many are turning to technology to improve quality control measures.
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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.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Construction equipment is capital equipment, defined as an asset with an acquisition cost of greater than $5,000, but also includes assets that can cost millions of dollars. Not surprisingly, the marketing of construction equipment requires specialized approaches and techniques. This comprehensive guide details four aspects of construction equipment purchasing, and three construction equipment marketing considerations, followed by a Construction Equipment Marketing Infographic with a 10-Step Mar
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Whether the next downturn is a depression, recession or simple market correction, there will be ripples experienced across all industries, but perhaps none more than construction. It shouldn’t take an economic correction to prompt businesses to shape up. Financial and workforce management, market differentiation and process adherence are surefire ways to absorb any impact and maintain a healthy business.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2019
A flexible or bendable concrete is an engineered cementitious composite (ECC) that exhibits the property of ductile material unlike the brittle.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Contractors are modernizing their construction submittal processes through integrated 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.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Improving the physical environment, without the high levels of waste typically associated with construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, can be consistently accomplished with the application of LEAN processes. Lean construction tools and services specifically integrate people, workflows, information, and technology. Tools and services are readily available to enable any organization to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-b
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Most DBE programs, though implemented by the states via “uniform certification programs,” are based on the USDOT’s DBE regulations. To qualify as a DBE, the firm must be at least 51% “owned” and “controlled” by one or more “socially” and “economically” disadvantaged individuals. Details of qualification here. .
The Constructor
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Reinforced concrete is a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar). This combination is made to use the compressive.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2019
In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we dive into the complex topic of cost segregation with Frank Giudici.
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.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Job Order Contracting, JOC, isn’t simply a procurement method for construction services. JOC is a LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Method. JOC has evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time, and on-budget. Furthermore, these projects are delivered to the benefit of ALL participants and shareholders.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Excavation, fall and trenching hazards dominate the list, although there is one entry that deals with asbestos violations.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 20, 2019
A bollard is a short post used to create a protective or architectural perimeter. They come in a wide variety of shapes and styles to accentuate or.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Training your mechanical HVAC team is an ongoing process, one that at its best involves senior technicians, associations, vendors and distributorships.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2019
BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. It is not design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, LastPlanner(TM), black belt, kaizen, et al. LEAN, BEST VALUE construction, planning, procurement, and project delivery is embodied with collaborative processes and frameworks such as integrated proje
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Top female executives in the industry at an event last week stressed that women shouldn't be afraid to stand out and embrace their unique skills in a field in which "men and women are different and that’s OK.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Table Form shuttering is a kind of shuttering specializing in floor concreting and it is widely used in high building and skyscraper, multilayer.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
“I wouldn’t take credit for paving the way, but we pushed the limits,” says Steve Turner, President of Western Wood Structures, who’s been working with large-scale wood structures since the mid 1970s. The Tualatin, Ore.-based firm has a long and storied history as the recordsetting design and fabrication company behind the world’s biggest timber arena domes.
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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
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Bobcat Demo Days have now been held every year since 2011 at the Doosan Bobcat Campus at Dobris in the Czech Republic.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Construction Dive breaks down the controversy, which centers on whether the industry should be exempt from a proposed provision that paves the way for standard-setting training programs.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Flexible or bendable concrete gains ductility property while normal concrete shows the brittle property. This difference of flexible concrete from.
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