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Construction Business & Concrete: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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Q: What is responsible for more than twice the carbon dioxide emissions of airplanes or freighters?A: Concrete production. Concrete is one of the most unsustainable materials with which construction business contractors work. “Concrete is literally everywhere you look above ground and below ground…everywhere the world works, lives, and plays,” says Kris Moorman. Making the use of […]

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Emotional Intelligence in Construction Business Management

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The road to success is always under construction. -Lily Tomlin The first impression clients have of you occur within the first seconds of your meeting. Your appearance says who you are, but later impressions can either reinforce or discount your appearance. If you’re the representative of your construction business (And guess what? Everyone on the payroll represents

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Apartment Construction Demands High; Pitfalls Deep

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When people realized they could work anywhere, the stampede from downtown offices was epic. And not only did “anywhere” mean nearby city suburbs, for many it meant anywhere warm. Anywhere fun. Anywhere their kids could get a great education. Anywhere. Apartment construction went beyond lucrative to high-demand, especially in the South. Strategies To Stay Ahead of

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Construction Business Employees and Wearables

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A recent study on wearables and construction business safety reported, “The construction industry has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous industries worldwide. It employs approximately 7% of the global workforce but contributes to 30-40% of total fatalities.” There are plenty of websites explaining how wearables can increase construction safety but it will

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4 Ways Maintenance Can Increase Construction Business Performance

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Many car owners have a hard time keeping up with changing the oil every 3,000 miles or before such-and-such date; whichever occurs first. (Once upon a time, vehicles cost much less than payloaders.) Routine maintenance prolongs the life of expensive construction business equipment. It reduces downtime. And yes, it’s difficult to remember to schedule, much

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Saving Time and Money With Construction Software

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Too many of us think construction software costs money (it does) but it doesn’t make money or even save money (untrue). Remember, time is money, whether it’s your time, project workers’ or your office staffs’. Everyone’s time is valuable and (almost) everyone’s time has a price. Construction Software Can Reduce Miscommunications The one seriously underrated

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Construction Industry Supply Chain Priorities: Amazon Focuses on Shipping

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It’s sad when a company has to back off expansion plans because of an economic slump. Amazon, after acquiring enough acreage to form a small country, is now slowing down construction on planned fulfillment centers. Before you say, “Aww…poor Jeff,” here’s the scoop. E-commerce customer purchasing is increasing so rapidly that Amazon has chosen to focus

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When Your Construction Business Is Family Business

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She’s daddy’s little girl. And she always will be, even after she becomes a shrewd construction business strategist. After years of mentoring her, it’s time to ensure your legacy will continue to thrive. Construction Business Succession Planning Most of us don’t think about retirement while we’re young, but we should. And we know we should

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