October 20, 2021
Via: ENRENR readers appear to be slightly more likely than other Americans to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but less likely to agree with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates for large firms, federal contractors and U.S. government employees. The results of a […]
Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise
March 30, 2018
Via: Construction GlobalLast year, the construction industry was found to be one of the least digitised industries. Alongside the fact that construction labour productivity has not kept pace with overall productivity, it seems the need to invest in technology to keep the […]
February 12, 2018
Via: Construction DiveThe Chicago Plan Commission has voted to authorize the $700 million One Chicago Square, a mixed-use project that includes what will be the city’s sixth tallest building when complete, according to Engineering News-Record. The taller of two skyscrapers will rise […]
Construction Processes, Financial
February 9, 2018
Via: Construction DiveLos Angeles Union Station officials are considering a $2 billion expansion of the facility, which they said would improve the quality of service for riders and increase the station’s efficiency, according to Engineering News-Record. The Link Union Station (Link US) […]
Construction Processes, Financial
January 16, 2018
Via: Construction DiveDespite the ULI’s findings, Bloomberg recently reported that the suburban office market is on an upward march as older millennials opt to move away from urban centers to smaller, more affordable cities nearby. And employers are tagging along. One of the contributing factors […]
Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise
January 4, 2018
Via: Construction Marketing BlogThe construction world is constantly changing and it’s important to keep up.This is why we would like to invite you to an upcoming webcast designed to teach you best practices, identify trends, and discuss what’s next for the construction-marketing world. […]
Construction Processes, Financial
December 11, 2017
Via: www.bdcnetwork.comCommercial construction is in high demand across the country and contractors remain optimistic about the current and forward-looking health of the sector, according to the Q3 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (‘Index’), released today. Nearly all contractors […]
December 8, 2017
Via: Commercial Construction and RenovationHow Construction Management Software is Meeting the Evolving Expectations of a Tech-Savvy Workforce The technological advances of the past 30 years, especially in the areas of mobile technology and specialized software, have revolutionized the world of business. From allowing employees […]
December 6, 2017
Via: BDCNetworkHouston is America’s fourth-largest city, thanks in part to its embrace of unfettered growth. But its swagger got doused during the last week of August, when Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain, bringing a drenched and debilitated […]
December 5, 2017
Via: Construction Management – Capterra BlogThe future is a scary place when you’re in a red hot industry such as solar construction, because there’s a lot of uncertainty about what’s going to happen next. You’re constantly wondering: Will this keep up? Will some new innovation […]
December 5, 2017
Via: Construction DiveThe results of the HNTB poll mirror similar feedback from a national Bloomberg survey earlier this year, which found that just over half (55%) of Americans would support an increase in the federal gas tax if it meant improvements to roads and […]
October 25, 2017
Via: Construction DiveScaffolding-related violations typically make an appearance in OSHA’s annual top 10 list of most frequently violated safety standards. Incorrectly assembled or misused scaffolding equipment can create fall hazards as dangerous as those faced by roofers or ironworkers. And a fall […]
September 18, 2017
Via: Construction DiveNorthern California is known as a wine lover’s paradise. Vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see and history runs deep through every bottle. Established in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo, the E & J Gallo Winery […]
September 13, 2017
Via: ConstructConnectOffsite construction has been around for years, but interest in this construction method has grown rapidly in the past decade. Benefits of offsite construction include decreased costs compared to conventional construction methods, shortened project schedules, reduced waste and safer working […]
Construction Site Safety, Regulations
September 6, 2017
Via: Commercial Construction and RenovationPelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, today announced the long-awaited launch of the new safety certified Pelican™ 9455 remote area lighting system (RALS), attaining the […]
Construction Processes, Financial
September 1, 2017
Via: Construction DiveThe city of Seattle issued a request for proposals back in January with an eye toward hosting an NBA team — to replace the SuperSonics — or an NHL team. Conditions of the proposal required that any potential developer would have to […]
Construction Processes, Financial
September 1, 2017
Via: Construction DiveLive-work-play developments are still springing up in major cities, but those who are in the surrounding communities are looking to bring that urban walkability to their neighborhoods as well. In October, another Los Angeles–area developer, Westfield Corp., proposed replacing an […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
August 30, 2017
Via: Construction GlobalIn the construction sector, retail continues to be a growth market. Making efficient use of available space in new developments offers better opportunity for companies involved in construction. But with the growth of online shopping and continued concern about the […]
Construction Processes, Design
August 29, 2017
Via: Construction DiveThough 2017 breaks a long trend of growth in residential solar, the sector looks to be undergoing a transition to focus on profitability as markets mature, competition intensifies and the cost of bringing in new customers increases, Utility Dive reported. […]
August 29, 2017
Via: BDCNetworkThe developer of a New Jersey condominium development and its architecture firm face a $10 million construction defect verdict in a case involving non-compliance with fire codes. The Grandview I building on the Hudson River, developed by Hovnanian Enterprises’ subsidiary, […]