Month: June 2020
Surcharging Helps Contractors Accept Credit Cards Amid Economic Pressure
As the construction industry faces uncertainties posed by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever for businesses to keep operating costs low while adapting to changes. Due to the shutdown of many physical operations pushing payments online, many contractors who previously depended on taking cash or check payments now need a way to accept credit […]
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AU Generates New Construction Knowledge with Doctorate Program
A common complaint we heard before the COVID-19 pandemic was that there weren’t enough skilled associates for companies to hire in the construction industry. Contractors sometimes recruited workers out of college, but now it looks like the level of talent they may find could increase. Auburn University (AU) in Auburn, Ala., recently announced that its […]
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Energy-Efficient Homes Require New Kind of Electrical Panel
Sheltering in place and working from home amidst the coronavirus pandemic has turned many homeowners’ attention to their electric bill. While the dramatic drop off in air travel, halted industrial operations and empty commercial buildings have led global carbon-dioxide emissions to fall to levels not seen since 2006 — the shift of power consumption to […]
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Commercial Construction May Enjoy a Comeback After Pandemic
It’s a challenging time for the commercial construction sector. The recent “2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index” shows a decrease in the confidence of contractors and their industry outlook during this pandemic. But builders should not lose hope. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the commercial construction industry is positioned […]
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Brad Cole Construction Partners with CrewMinders to Stay Safe
A firm does not win a safety award 10 years in a row without embracing a focus on employee health. That philosophy has earned Brad Cole Construction the Southern Co.’s Triangle Safety Award, which is awarded to contractors with at least 100,000 person hours and zero safety incidents. The heavy civil construction and site work […]
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The Importance of Construction Wrap-up Administration
Wrap-up insurance programs are one of the most popular risk management tools used in today’s construction world. These programs are utilized on every form of project, including residential buildings, stadium projects, and large road and highway civil projects, providing owners, developers and general contractors alike with better insurance coverage and enhanced cost savings. But what […]
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Peacock Construction Employs Mobile Tech to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Construction has never been known as the most dirt- and grime-free industry, but now, in the wake of COVID-19, keeping things clean is more important than ever. Cutting down on the spread of germs is a priority as well, and Peacock Construction is achieving that with a help of a new app. CEO Kyle Peacock […]
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GE Plans to Use 3-D Printing for Wind Turbines
(Photo credit: GE) 2020 could be the year for 3-D printing in construction. Earlier this week, we saw news about Thinking Huts’ plans to print out a school for the Southeastern Anosy region of Madagascar. But now, GE Renewable Energy has plans to use the technology as well. The company has partnered with COBOD and […]
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The Verdict is in: One Regulation Does Not Fit All
It’s a well known fact that not all industries are the same, and a single best practice that works well in one business may be completely out of place in another. It was this logic that helped the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) win a case last week with the Court of Appeals for the […]
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Is The 4-Day Work Week The Way to Go?
It’s hard to have a successful business without satisfied employees. You may be making money in the short term, but if they become dissatisfied or burnt out, it could lead to future problems, especially in times like the ones we currently live in. But NBC News recently reported on a new practice that is gaining […]
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