Jan 20, 2019
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Knowing as much as possible about yourself helps you understand when to push and when you need to take a break. Professional athletes train hard and closely monitor what they put into their body. They have a team and even hire professionals on the side to help them reach peak state within their body and in their […]
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Jan 14, 2019
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Brief: Sarcos Robotics recently announced technology advancements to its Guardian XO Max full-body, all-electric, battery-powered industrial exoskeleton robotic system that is capable of allowing a human operator to safely lift and manipulate up to 200 pounds, the company said. A single charge lasts for up to eight hours and battery modules can be “hot swapped” in […]
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Jan 10, 2019
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As the construction industry continues to innovate and explore how different materials can help build buildings and infrastructure in a more sustainable and efficient manner, here is some of the latest news and what strides researchers are making in the space. Bendable concrete resists cracks First conceptualized in the 1990s, Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), or […]
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Jan 03, 2019
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The most successful people in the world have written it all out for you. Reading is essential if you want to be successful in business. It will expose you to new ideas and modes of thinking, and will give you access to diverse knowledge. Whatever form of business you’re in, the knowledge you glean from […]
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Jan 03, 2019
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As the startup grows beyond the founders, the firm’s culture becomes a direct extension of the entrepreneur’s personality Elizabeth Kim once remarked, “We struggle through 10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows in our lives”. Perhaps he forgot to add that being an entrepreneur will subject you to an additional 10,000 set of emotions. From a journey […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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The holidays are a time for reflection, for growth, for gratitude, and for renewing our commitment to our goals with fresh vigor. Beyond the consumptive tizzy of presents and pies, and the familiar flurry of family and friends that accompany Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s — it is helpful to remember to take some time to be […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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Construction technology is advancing every day, presenting contractors with more tools to meet their long-term growth and efficiency goals. Even if the labor shortage isn’t letting up, AI analytics, drone hardware-software combinations, independently operated robots and other technologies are allowing the industry to do more with less. As the year comes to a close, we’re […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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This article was originally written by Kim Slowey and appeared here.
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Dec 12, 2018
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What is builder’s risk insurance and what does it cover? Builder’s risk coverage is a special kind of insurance that provides first-party coverage for damage to buildings while they are being constructed. Collapsed shoring, fires, an existing sprinkler line hit during tenant improvements and vandalism are just some examples of incidents that may call builder’s risk policies […]
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Dec 12, 2018
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The California Legislature introduced over 2637 bills in the second half of the 2017-2018 session. This article summarizes some of the more important bills affecting contractors in their roles as contractors, effective January 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. Not addressed here are many other bills that will affect contractors in their roles as businesses, taxpayers, […]
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