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Is There a Future for Fabric-Formed Concrete Structures?

This is Part 2 of a two-part article on the use of flexible formworks for forming concrete structures. Part 1 appeared in the February/March 2016 issue of Concrete Contractor and introduced this unique method of forming concrete.

Figure 1. Exterior view of the Schultz Residence .

Formed Finish Not a Structural Concern

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The Concrete Foundations Association explains the references supporting the decisions to form cast-in-place concrete with any material and why aluminum is not a structural concern when used as the form.

Lines formed by the bubbling and subsequent movement of hydrogen at the interface of new, untreated aluminum forms and concrete prior to initial set are commonly misunderstood as cracks. This wall is more than fifteen years old and exposed throughout its duration with no protective coating. It is a yard wall formed for the sole purpose of pre-treating new aluminum forms, a process they no longer use due to manufacturer pre-treatments.

Why Accurate Equipment Condition Reporting Is So Important for Rental Businesses

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Many rental companies do not do an adequate job in documenting the condition of their rental equipment before a customer takes it as well as when a customer returns it. Better equipment condition documentation has a number of benefits.

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Keep Your Construction Master Schedule Relatively Unchanged to Preserve Your Bottom Line

The Contractor's Business Coach

Think through and make advanced decisions on how your projects need to be staffed day by day

Analyze your historical job cost data and adherence to past schedules. Build detailed project schedules based on past performance. Your master company schedule will suffer far fewer changes - which improves your bottom line.

Why Contractors Must Pay Attention to Notice Requirements on Construction Contracts

Construction Business Coaching

As much as 50% of all profits made or lost on construction projects can be a result of managing the contract properly

By not documenting conflicts or changes in a timely and complete manner, contractors inadvertently shift more responsibility onto their own shoulders and can lose the right to collect.

How to Deal with Chloride Challenges in Residential Concrete Foundation Pours

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

Concrete Foundations Assoc. explains the complexity of maximum chloride levels permitted in residential concrete and how concrete contractors can ensure quality foundation pours

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How to Keep Your Construction Sales Staff Productive Not Just Busy

The Contractor's Business Coach

Discipline, established goals, focus, meeting the important decision makers and having an abundance of promising activity all help sales professionals be productive not just "busy"

Increase your sales productivity by establishing a sales process that works for you and your industry. Then you must follow-it vigorously.

Make Sure Employees Get and Stay Educated on Equipment

Detmer Consulting Inc.

One of the primary indicators of the strength of an equipment rental company is the degree that its employees are truly educated on its inventory.

How to Approach Jobsite Safety Meetings

Tips and topics to help you engage your workers to keep them safe.

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How to Sell More Than Low Price to Boost Your Construction Business' Bottom Line

Construction Business Coaching

Here are the sales process contractors should be investing in to differentiate their bids and bring real bottom-line and top-line success to their businesses

If you want to sell more than price and improve your profit margins, you’ve got to offer more than a low price on a piece of paper. You must do something to convince customers your company is the best choice.

Plan to Get Max Benefit from Tax Extenders

GB Financial Services, LLC

Sec 179 and bonus depreciation can offer tax advantages, but they need to be used properly.

Improve Your Sales Culture to Improve Your Sales People

The Contractor's Business Coach

Working to improve your sales culture will help keep your sales people accountable and happy

One of the best ways to keep sales people accountable is to celebrate successes with them and don't bash them for the little mistakes. We hold them accountable by how we treat them. Treat them well.

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