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Free Tool Calculates Estimating Software ROI

Software Advice offers a free calculator to approximate the number of hours your business can save each year by using estimating and takeoff software, as well as how long it will take to recoup the investment

It’s valuable to look not only at how quickly the company will gain back the initial investment in terms of cost-savings, but also at the number of man-hours the estimating team will save.

Construction Employment Increases in Two-thirds of Metro Areas in July

Construction employment increased in 239 of 358 metro areas and decreased or was stagnated in 119

The largest job losses from July 2015 to July 2016 were in Louisville/Jefferson County, Ky.-Ind. followed by New Orleans-Metairie, La., Birmingham- Hoover, Ala. and Anchorage, Alaska

Two-thirds of Construction Firms Struggling to Find Qualified Craft Workers

While 69% of contractors report trouble finding qualified workers, that's 17% below the 86% that claimed trouble in 2015

Growing demand for construction workers helps explain why 75% of firms report it will continue to be hard, or get harder, to find hourly craft workers this year.

How to Find the Source of Contaminants in Your Construction Equipment Lubricants

Once a list of potential contaminants has been created, it will be necessary to determine their origin to design a plan to control the root causes of contaminants

Contamination control is an important part of a proactive maintenance strategy. The first step in keeping lubricants clean, cool and dry is to address the existing contaminants and measure their potential impact on the machinery and oils (failure modes).

How Delegation Can Be a Contractor's Secret Weapon for Development

If you prepare your people the right way for delegation you will find that there are several “wins” experienced

Complete delegation is not complete “dumping.” If you prepare your people the right way for delegation you will find that there are several “wins” experienced.

Chevron Delo 400 Heavy Duty Motor Oils

Delo 400 Product Line Has Undergone One of the Most Extensive On-and Off-Highway Field Testing Programs in the Industry.

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Count the Cost of Using Coarse Language in Construction

Coarse language can leave a bad impression on the customer or create a negative environment between workers

Coarse language never leaves the customer thinking very positive about the company represented by the speaker of foul words.

[APP] Track, Monitor and Utilize Fuel Data with the HCSS FuelerPlus Mobile App

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically including the ability to track and trend daily fuel or fluid consumption and manage your fluid container levels.

How to Re-Ignite a Tired Foreman

Re-igniting the fire under your field leaders isn’t easy nor is it a one-time activity

As tempting as it is for most contractors to want to kick a field leader in the pants to “pick it up,” it’s important that contractors discern whether a struggling foreman is just having a bad week or is there something a bit more invasive. Re-igniting the fire under your field leaders isn’t easy nor is it a one-time activity. Consistency is important here.

Four (Not So) Common Tax Mistakes Construction Contractors Make

Properly track your work, understand vehicle depreciation expense and know whether to use the cash or accrual accounting method will all help in avoiding tax mistakes

Make sure to properly track your work in progress. If all your costs – both direct and indirect – are not included in cost of goods sold, then the company’s balance sheet will be incorrect, and inevitably lead to an inaccurate profit/loss statement.

New Oil Classifications Tackle Emerging Diesel Engine Technology

Two new categories of diesel engine oil will replace the existing single CJ-4 heavy-duty engine oil classification to address diverging needs.

API will introduce a special service symbol donut to help consumers identify FA-4 diesel engine oil. The new donut features a shaded section to differentiate API FA-4 diesel oils from CK-4 oils.

Start Preparing for Careers in Construction Month

With shortages of craft professionals across the country, now is the time to promote construction careers in each state

Recognizing October as Careers in Construction Month can generate publicity for the construction industry and help promote career opportunities.

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