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Designing a Hiring Program that Works
Cadillac Asphalt’s Future Paving Professionals Program showing promise in Michigan
Aaron Price says an unexpected benefit of the FP3 program is that it has helped Cadillac Asphalt improve its employment and employee development process. “Now we are much more embedded in the process and the system, which will ultimately raise the bar for us as an employer and organization,” he says.
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4 Organizing Tips to Prevent 'Looking for Stuff'
Follow these four techniques to reduce the cost associated with having your workers less organized
There is a right and wrong way, a better way, to drive greater efficiency, productivity and a lot less “looking for stuff.”
Construction Technology
Do Technologies Like Drones on Construction Sites Provide More Risk or Reward?
Construction attorney Matthew DeVries provides examples as to why the rewards may outweigh the risks when it comes to drones on construction jobsites
Does the use of new technologies, such as inspection by drones, present a risk or a reward? Construction attorney Matthew DeVries says the answer is both.
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Court Finds Text Message Can Form Binding Contract
Court ruling that text message contained sufficient terms to state a binding contract contains many lessons for modern construction projects
According to author Matt DeVries, more and more litigation and arbitration involve discovery of texts, emails and photographs for proving or defending a claim. You should have a written policy that addresses the use of cell phones and tablets with an eye for document preservation.
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Construction Backlog Expands in Q3 Following Two Quarters of Decline
Overall backlog expanded to 8.7 months, up 2% from the second quarter and 2.2% (0.2 months) on a year-over-year basis
Overall backlog expanded to 8.7 months, up 2% from the second quarter and 2.2% (0.2 months) on a year-over-year basis.
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[WEBINAR] Lean Construction in the Horizontal Industry
Learn how to make your company more profitable (Jan. 31) by applying lean construction principles to your operations and specific job applications
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[APP] Create Professional Reports from the Jobsite with #1 Rated Raken Daily Reporting Mobile App
Raken
With Raken, contractors can record work logs, subcontractor information, safety observations, equipment, visitors, materials, notes, pictures and attachments and add them to daily reports from the jobsite
With Raken, contractors can record work logs, subcontractor information, safety observations, equipment, visitors, materials, notes, pictures and attachments and add them to daily reports.
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ABC: Modest Growth for Nonresidential Construction in 2017
ABC predicts modest growth in construction spending and employment while cautioning contractors may be vulnerable to rising commodity prices and potential interest rate increases next year
“The U.S. economy continues to expand amid a weak global economy and, despite risks to the construction industry, nonresidential spending should expand 3.5% in 2017,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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Short-term Spending Bill Could Postpone 2017 FAST Act Funding
House leaders unveiled another continuing resolution that would continue fiscal 2016 spending levels through the end of April
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Vista Model Rigging Training Kit
VISTA Training Inc.
A lightweight and portable "hands-on functional model" for teaching the basics of rigging and lifting or for refresher training of experienced riggers
Vista model rigging 5848878744772
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Dodge Momentum Index Increase Suggests Construction Activity to Continue Strengthening into 2017
Dodge Momentum Index has posted increases in 10 of the last 12 months and is 18% higher than its November 2015 reading
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 0.3% higher in November to 133.2 from its revised October reading of 132.7 (2000=100). The overall Momentum Index has now posted increases in 10 of the last 12 months, and stands 18% higher than its November 2015 reading.
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Sales Follow-up Is Key for Construction Contractors
The Contractor's Business Coach
Follow-up efforts by construction sales people is extremely important, and mastering this part of the sales process could improve results drastically
Your results will change dramatically if you do the sales follow-up. It will enhance your pocketbook and your reputation.
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