Construction Business Owner
JULY 23, 2014
'As a design and construction professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, I am shocked that construction is still an inefficient business. Multiple sources have documented that overall productivity in the construction industry has decreased throughout the last few decades. Despite all the tools and electronics on jobsites today, data from the U.S.
HardHatChat
APRIL 11, 2014
'Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. We have been fortunate to have great partnerships with dozens of clients throughout the year on work ranging from shopping center construction projects to high-
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is a great way to record any construction project. Recording a construction project used to be very time consuming and could be very expensive however, Brinno has changed all that. We would like to thank Brinno and Banksphotos for their informative articles on Time Lapse Camera Projects. The Brinno Time Lapse Camera is an effortless way to record an project indoors or outdoors.
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2014
'Repair Of Concrete Columns Before starting the repair of a column, the axial dead load, axial live load, horizontal load and its associated.
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Constructonomics
DECEMBER 28, 2014
'Everybody loves to get hung up in contract language. On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. When lawyers get involved, the language starts to get twisted and manipulated along with all the facts of what has taken place.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 24, 2014
'Big branding always seems to be equated with big business. Only corporations and conglomerates can play, right? Don’t let this misconception stifle your firm from slowly unrolling a winning brand. An overnight success is usually the result of months of behind-the-scenes magic.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'In the construction industry, physical assets are key to company operations and productivity. Employees and managers depend on equipment and tools to efficiently complete projects on schedule and on time. Many contractors, however, are killing their equipment without even realizing it. As a business owner, you may not completely be aware of the status of your equipment on jobsites.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 20, 2014
'We usually think of philanthropy in the construction industry as a way of solving problems and serving the community. However, a large body of research documents a positive connection between philanthropic activities and a firm’s financial success: Firms that give back tend to be more successful.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'The idea of construction workers playing video games on the jobsite would make most construction professionals cringe. Most construction executives who walked on a jobsite and saw workers playing video games would likely fire those workers immediately. But what if those employees were looking at a video game showing an instructional video on window flashing, a jobsite safety animation or a demonstration of how to best access a site for a large delivery?
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2014
'As the construction industry continues to improve, now is the time to review your company’s website, both to compare it to the competition and to make sure it accurately reflects what your company does well.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2014
'T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that workers should never be required to work under conditions that are dangerous to their health or safety. They further require that an employer’s injury and illness prevention program must provide for “frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite” [reference 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)].
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Every construction business owner gets to a point when a decision about new equipment must be made. There are many considerations, but one of the biggest is whether to lease or buy. Owners often wish for a cheat sheet to help them through the process.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
'When do you feel truly engaged at work? Chances are it’s when you believe in what you are doing, you are actively involved and you enjoy the people you work with. You are truly engaged when you are fully present, committed to the task at hand and enjoying what you are doing.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2014
'Encountering budget shortfalls or schedule overruns during a construction project can set off a cascade of problems. Fortunately, for contractors and industrial project owners, taking a proactive approach to project planning and using proven tools take the guesswork out of predicting a project’s scope, cost and schedule. Implementing these tools as part of a comprehensive preconstruction phase is the key to developing a project definition that leads to successful project delivery.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 30, 2014
'As the economy improves and construction projects pick up, employers are looking to hire temporary workers. Employing temporary workers has advantages for the employer, including the ability to scale staffing levels quickly. It also has advantages for the worker, such as the ability to quickly find a source of income. Unfortunately, many temporary workers are young, inexperienced and not aware that they have the same right to a safe workplace as other workers.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'The correlation between safety education and training and the production levels necessary to achieve profitability in construction is not difficult to understand. Operators who know how to properly and safely use their equipment are not only much more likely to operate it safely, but they also are able to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'You’ve probably seen it—that piece of heavy equipment abandoned in a field and overtaken by weeds, or the entire row of machines collecting dust in a fleet yard. Although many equipment owners sold idle equipment during the 2008 economic downturn, some businesses failed to sell off all of their depreciating assets. Understanding the cost of sitting equipment and what to consider before selling a machine can help fleet managers build smarter disposal strategies.
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Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'It’s no secret—construction is hard work that requires unrelenting physical and mental toughness. Whether you’re in the field or behind a desk, men and women who take on a career in construction must exert high levels of physical and mental energy to consistently meet industry demands. Construction is tough, and your employees need to be tougher. A fit, powerful team is the foundation of a high-performing company that reaches its greatest potential.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Keeping projects and programs on schedule has always been a challenge for both owners and contractors. Delays are very costly and should be avoided if at all possible. Timely performance is commonly impacted by numerous factors, such as abnormal weather, funding, regulatory changes, public opposition, labor or material shortages, differing site conditions, and a myriad of other events that are outside the control of project participants.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'Safe work practices ensure that all employees have a common level of knowledge and are able to perform tasks in the same way. For a contractor, ensuring safety at a worksite is the most crucial aspect of getting a job done. When everyone follows safe practices, not only will crews experience fewer accidents, but also productivity and efficiency will increase.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2014
'Many construction firms have limited staff and resources dedicated to HR. You alone, or a small team of employees, may be solely responsible for benefits administration, payroll and routine HR administration. The good news is that HR does not have to be time-consuming and tedious. Investing in the right technologies can help streamline your HR processes and have a significant impact on your bottom line.
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Construction Business Owner
JUNE 17, 2014
'Maintaining a youthful, up-to-date fleet of boom lifts and telehandlers is good for business. Shiny machines in good working order keep your operators happy and help minimize maintenance costs. But purchasing new equipment every year isn’t an option for most owners. Even if it is, it’s not always fiscally sensible. Reconditioning equipment you already own or purchasing reconditioned units allows business owners to keep their assets in peak working condition or affordably expand their fleets.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 20, 2014
'When purchasing software for your construction business, you must plan for the future. To make the best investment, choose your software based on where you see your company in five to 10 years, not where your company is now.
HardHatChat
JANUARY 14, 2014
'Workers finishing the exterior of one of the many extended stay type hotels Englewood completes each year. With 2013 behind us, we wanted to look back at the year that was in the commercial construction industry. Some of the 2013 commercial construction trends we predicted came to pass, some were more significant than we originally thought they would be and others emerged that caught our attention.
HardHatChat
MAY 13, 2014
'Workers remove wall panels from a high rise to accommodate new windows for one of the many projects Englewood Construction negotiates with its clients. Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. We never like it when scandal rocks the commercial construction industry. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity.
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Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'Ask many construction business owners about marketing and business development, and the response will show a general understanding of assembling proposals, demonstrating past projects and winning bids. However, an often overlooked segment of marketing is having a deep understanding of who customers are and what they need, even if they don’t know it themselves.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'Good communication is vital to running a safe and efficient construction project. But, how do you achieve that amid the noise and multifaceted ?demands of the average jobsite? Construction sites are typically characterized by heavy equipment in constant motion and limited visibility. In this environment, a missed warning or misunderstood instruction can have costly—or even tragic—consequences.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2014
'Fuel serves as a major operating cost for any business with vehicles in the field. What makes fuel one of the toughest expenses to manage is its constant fluctuation in price and usage. While no business owner can prevent fuel rates from rising, advances in fleet tracking technology have made complete fuel management possible.
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