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IPAF Provides Membership Fee Discount Due to COVID-19
IPAF has offered a 25 percent discount on the 2020 membership fee to provide financial assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
December 1, 2020
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Navigating the Legal Maze of Rental Purchase Options
November 25, 2020
Build Your Future (BYF) is NCCER's national image enhancement and recruitment initiative for the construction industry.
NCCER and BYF Announce Scholarship and I BUILT THIS! Contest Winners
November 20, 2020
The third and final webinar presented this Fall, “What Does the Future Look Like for the Construction Industry?,” will air live on Dec. 1, 2020.
Webinar Aims to Help Contractors Maintain Profitability Post-Pandemic
November 20, 2020
Travis Long successfully completed five weeks of in person fundamental training at the Wirtgen Center for Training and Technology in Nashville, TN; and completed over 200 hours of additional technical training to become one of the first 'Master Technicians' in the United States.
Companies Continue to Prioritize Training During Pandemic
November 17, 2020
Associated Ready Mixed Concrete of California has begun using a survey system to improve driving safety.
Concrete Supplier Using Survey System to Improve Driver Safety, Retention
October 26, 2020
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Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Includes Funding for Transportation, State & Local Governments
$908 billion bipartisan emergency relief framework includes $45 billion for transit, airlines, airports, buses and Amtrak. State & local governments will receive $160 billion but it's unclear how much will be allocated to State DOTs
December 2, 2020
The average salary for a concrete finisher in the United States is $30,000 to $70,000.
How Much Should a Concrete Finisher Make?
Concrete finishers earn an average of $30,000 - $70,000 per year. How much should you be making?
January 2, 2020
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Treasury Confirms Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Funds Not Deductible
‘If a business reasonably believes that a PPP loan will be forgiven in the future, expenses related to the loan are not deductible, whether the business has filed for forgiveness or not,’ said the U.S. Treasury Department.
November 24, 2020
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Construction Training During a Pandemic
Training may look a little different this year, but it's still important to engage your crew to ensure the long term success of your construction business.
October 1, 2020
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Asphalt Contractor 2020-2021 Training Guide
With some training courses for the asphalt industry cancelled or going virtual over the next year, this guide offers a list of opportunities for contractors to continue learning, despite the pandemic
September 30, 2020
Make sure you have a marketing plan in place to help focus your marketing efforts, suggests L.M. Scofield's Cam Villar. Whether in depth or simple, make sure to at least include the market you want to serve and who your target audience will be.
Marketing Polished and Stained Decorative Concrete Floors
When it comes to marketing polished or stained decorative concrete floors contractors should focus on promoting the benefits as well as the aesthetics.
July 1, 2010
CEMEX recently awarded a scholarship.
CEMEX announces winner of the Architect Marcelo Zambrano Scholarship
CEMEX announced its latest scholarship winner.
September 3, 2020
Just because you didn't submit a price to the winning GC prior to the bid doesn't mean you can't after the work has been awarded.
How General Contractors Choose the Winning Sub
Familiarize yourself with the buy-out process many project managers go through and use these steps to make you the most desirable subcontractor for a job
August 31, 2020
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A Sales Compensation Plan that Supercharges Profits
The single most powerful trick for supercharging your bottom line.
August 28, 2020
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A Sales Compensation Plan that Supercharges Profits
The single most powerful trick for supercharging your bottom line.
August 28, 2020
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What Is Your Company's Unique Value Proposition?
Your unique value proposition makes you stand out from the crowd.
August 21, 2020
The simulator has proven to be a game chamber for IUOE Local 14. Bolstered by year-round training, it is able to maintain a growing pool of 300-ft. certified crane operators.
Simulator Elevates Training for NYC Crane Operators
IUOE Local 14 elevates training for New York City crane operators with a CM Labs crane simulator.
August 14, 2020
The SDC collaborates across the concrete industry to address technical challenges within the industry and hosts forums for the introduction and nurturing of new technologies.
ACI Foundation's Strategic Development Council to Host Virtual Technology Forum
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its first virtual Technology Forum on Aug. 25 and 27, 2020.
August 14, 2020
The foundation's Certified Technician credential, earned when a student graduates from an accredited program and successfully passes the certification test, will help these individuals stand apart from the crowd when seeking a career post-graduation.
AED Foundation Continues Its Endeavor to Accredit 100 College Programs
The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this distinction.
August 11, 2020
10 Tips to Fast-track Your Leaders
There is a commitment you must make as a contractor or senior leader in your efforts to bring along a new leader as fast as you can.
August 10, 2020
6 Steps to Getting Generations to Work Together
Make the effort to positively impact and influence your workers, no matter the generation, to see the greatness of your company.
August 10, 2020
No matter your situation, look today to move your next vice president to a greater level of responsibility and accountability. The effort will benefit both the new vice president and just about everyone else with whom they come into contact!
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
The role of construction vice president has expanded to take on more-specific responsibilities, demanding an individual who is more skilled and schooled in ways to grow the company
February 27, 2017
Improve Your Preplanning Agenda for On-the-job Success
6 tips to set preplanning meeting agenda
August 7, 2020
The AED Foundation saw the need for an aptitude test that would allow students the opportunity to see where they stand before committing to an industry program.
AED Foundation’s Construction Career Aptitude Test Soon to Launch
As the AED Foundation (AEDF) continues to address the industry's skills gap through its Vision 2024 plan, the soon-to-launch Construction Career Aptitude Test aims to help address the workforce shortage starting at the high school level.
August 4, 2020
Through financing, you can take on projects with significantly less cash up front.
How Financing Can Exponentially Grow Your Business
Contractor financing can open a world of opportunities for construction companies, allowing them to exponentially grow their businesses.
August 3, 2020
To keep pace with the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel on various concrete construction projects, ACI has launched the ACI Certification Verify app to help supervisors verify the status of ACI-certified individuals on a jobsite.
ACI Expands Certification Offerings, Launches App
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the addition of several new certification programs, marking a total of more than 30 certification program offerings now available.
July 23, 2020
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Why It Pays to Invest in Operator Training
How much benefit do you get from a couple hours or days of training? Here’s how investing in training pays you back — right away and down the road.
July 15, 2020
Brokk offers on-demand training options designed to help existing customers improve efficiency and safety in a number of applications, top-down demolition, concrete cutting, process and foundry.
Brokk Offers Jobsite Safety, Productivity Training Program
Brokk is offering training for jobsite safety and productivity.
July 10, 2020
About 25 educational sessions are scheduled led by industry experts and covering issues from cracking and fiber reinforcement to job costing and managing a concrete business during COVID-19.
5 Reasons to Attend the Concrete Foundations Virtual Convention 2020
Concrete Foundations Association's annual convention is virtual this year.
July 10, 2020
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Point of Rental Joins Forces with South Africa's SkyJacks
SkyJacks looks forward to using Point of Rental’s intuitive inventory management systems and automating processes throughout their business.
July 10, 2020
A surety bond represents a business relationship that promises to offer construction contractors support and assistance if they run into financial or performance-related difficulties.
How Surety Bonds Work in Case of Construction Contractor Default
As a contractor, your surety provider can actually be your ally in finding creative, and equitable, solutions in case default can’t be avoided
November 10, 2015
Many ACI Chapters, who have already begun to take advantage of this opportunity, are seeing higher attendance numbers and increased engagement.
ACI Webinars Highly Attended
Any ACI Chapter in good standing can offer unlimited webinars on a date, time and topic of their choosing.
July 2, 2020
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4 Tips to Manage the Impact of COVID-19 in the Construction Industry
Plan for the future and mitigate additional coronavirus impacts to your business.
June 29, 2020
As there are so many stakeholders in a construction project, effective communication is vital for the project’s success.
5 Habits of Successful Construction Project Managers
Utilizing project management methods effectively can help the building industry reduce the risk of failure and deliver projects more efficiently
June 24, 2020
If you consistently deliver a higher level of professionalism than you once did eventually the truth will show up in your branded image. However, screw up a handful of times with the wrong customers and your brand can be trashed in a matter of months.
Managing Your Construction Business Brand
Knowing your brand will help with sales and marketing as well as business and employee improvements
June 9, 2020
Developing your vision must not be tied to some hard number such as revenue or profit margins. Vision is where you want to see your company in terms of culture, market dominance, reputation and customer satisfaction.
How to Create Your Construction Company Vision
Vision is where construction contractors want to see their companies in terms of culture, market dominance, reputation and customer satisfaction
June 11, 2020
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Billd Partners with Procore to Help Contractors Manage Cash Flow
Payment solution integration with project management software makes material purchasing easier and more accessible.
June 2, 2020
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Three Ways a Low Finance Rate Carries a High Cost
Choosing the lowest rate on equipment financing can sometimes be a mistake for small businesses. Let’s explore why.
May 29, 2020