As of June 1st hurricane season has officially begun on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Despite the name, hurricane season is not only the season for hurricanes. It is also the season for tropical storms and depressions. These kinds of storms can have major consequences for a construction site if they are not …
Recently the construction market in Nashville has been thriving with new advancements in order to manage an increased growth rate. These are several of the methods the Nashville construction industry is using to overcome and adapt to challenges while increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Prefabrication and Modular Construction The availability of labor in today’s growing …
Following the trend towards promoting an injury free workplace, many construction teams have begun to incorporate “Stretch and Flex” programs into their days. The idea behind one of these programs is to loosen the muscles used most frequently on the job site before actually beginning work that requires heavy lifting or strenuous activity. These programs …
Construction concepts in today’s construction industry have been known to hit a stand still where trends are concerned and could sometimes be considered old-fashioned. However, here are three defining trends which could revolutionize construction concepts and bring new levels of innovation to the industry. These three defining trends were brought forward during the World Built Environment …
The construction and infrastructure industries have become the top industries to adopt the use of commercial drones to make their work a little bit easier. Owners and contractors are starting to use drones after realizing the wide range of benefits that drones bring to the table. Even though the surface has only been scratched to …
When something is “lean”, it means that something has been trimmed of excess. In terms of a construction company, the inefficient practices of a company are diminished when lean thinking principles are applied. In an interview with Construction Dive, an executive at AGC said that “Lean tries to maximize value and minimize waste” but a …
The Current State of Construction Employment The recent summary of the employment situation in the United States by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that the construction industry added 18,000 workers in January. That’s a pretty good way to start the new year! These numbers may not seem that impressive since the industry added close …
Safety is behind the OSHA changes occurring within construction, record keeping, and general standards. The agency has 18 proposed changes. In fact, most of the changes have to do with construction. This article will highlight a few of the big changes. 911 Services on Site Before emergency services were widespread, employers were required to …
In the past, the construction industry may have been male-dominated, but with more and more women choosing to learn skilled trades, the industry’s gender stereotypes are being reconstructed. Gender diversity in the industry is extremely low, at only 2.6%, the possibility of seeing a woman on the job site is rare. Also, this number includes …
With over 85% of projects going over budget, you are not alone. Read these tips to help you keep your project within budget! Project Planning The first major trigger of inaccurate estimates can be avoided during the planning period of your project. When most estimates are made, people are optimistic about low prices and …
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