Month: July 2020
‘Troubling’ Times: AGC Reports Decrease in Construction Employment
(Photo credit: iStock.com/interstid) The construction sector can be a tumultuous one, as recent news from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows. This week, the AGC reported that construction employment dropped in 225 out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June 2020, even though the industry saw increases between May and June. […]
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Curb Roller Manufacturing Provides an Efficient, Cord-Free Option
Curb Roller Manufacturing is offering its Batt Screed 6000, a battery-powered roller screed which can operate without any cords and hoses. According to the concrete roller screed company, this provides contractors with mobility, precision and efficiency. A removable and rechargeable 60-volt lithium ion DeWalt FLEXVOLT battery powers the Batt Screed 6000, which has been used […]
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Buildots Offers a Whole New Way to View Your Project Schedule
(Photo credit: iStock.com/gpointstudio) The construction industry may show resistance when it comes to adopting new technologies, but that has not stopped innovators from finding new ways to help them do their jobs better. One company poised to do that is Tel Aviv and London-based startup Buildots, which has a technology for helping contractors stick to […]
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Overcome the Top Challenges of Digital Construction Workflows
(Photo credit: iStock.com/Chaay_Tee) Technology has completely redefined how workers in the construction industry tackle projects and connect with one another. New tools such as scanning, 3-D modeling, digital design mark-up and drones have drastically improved productivity and workflows for construction projects, making it easier than ever for construction companies to be digital businesses. New software […]
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Cambria and Gensler Team Up on a ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Quartz Collection
Natural quartz surface producer Cambria and integrated architecture, planning and consulting firm Gensler recently introduced The Coordinates Collection, which consists of 14 quartz designs for commercial and residential applications. All were created around the Natural Colour System, which enables cross-industrial color communication for designers, manufacturers, retailers and clients. “We are thrilled to work with the […]
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How to Help Prevent Accidents on Your Construction Site
Accident prevention is an essential part of running a construction site. According to data released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 21.1% of workplace fatalities occur in the construction industry. In other words, a little more than one in five workplace fatalities happen in the construction sector. You can’t be reactive when it […]
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Should Design/Build Be Your Preferred Delivery Method?
The new 96,000-square-foot, multi-disciplinary facility for Long Beach City College is a design/build project. (Photo credit: HPI Architecture) Design/build, a process in which the project owner contracts with one company to coordinate all aspects of construction and design, is the fastest-growing project delivery method in the United States, and for good reason. As owners see […]
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COVID-19 Will Continue to Impact Projects and Supply Chains in 2021
There has been a lot of talk about how builders have felt the impacts of COVID-19 and how they have changed work practices to stay safe. But there’s been less attention given to the disruption caused by the pandemic to the global supply chain that delivers the products and materials they need to complete their […]
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ACC Partners with RB to Promote Cleanliness in Student Housing
As students return to universities this fall, they will be focused on staying safe during the era of COVID-19. They will need guidance on keeping their residences and its surfaces clean. American Campus Communities (ACC) Inc. an owner, manager and developer of student housing communities, has partnered with RB, the maker of Lysol, to provide […]
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The Post-COVID Impact: Forecasting What’s Ahead for Construction
Although it had seemed we were approaching the recovery phase of the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of infections continue. Caution continues to be extended across all industries to minimize health risks, including the construction industry. While it is apparent that ramped up cleanliness and safety protocols on all job sites will represent the industry’s new […]
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