Month: October 2020
3 Ways to Run a Safer Job Site
iStock/Oranat Taesuwan Safety should be built into every aspect of a project, from initial planning to completion. But I’ve worked in the trenches. I know when you’re dealing with day-to-day issues caused by everything from material delays to the weather. It’s challenging to keep safety at the top of your priority list. Leaders who fail […]
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How the Roles of Project Managers Have Changed During the Pandemic
iStock/Drazen Zigic Armed with a deep understanding of finance and the building process, controlling a construction job in terms of time and money has always been the core of a project manager’s role. Today, that definition has been — to put it mildly — stretched. The advent of the coronavirus has rewritten the PM playbook. Project […]
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Nobody Wins When Construction Projects Are Underbid
iStock/Tero Vesalainen The lower a contractor’s bid, the better its chance of securing work, especially in a sluggish economy. Everyone likes a bargain, and awarding agencies are no exception. But when a contractor underbids a project’s actual costs, everyone stands to get burned. In the case of government-funded projects, however, it may even be obligated […]
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It’s Time to Think about Zinc Plating
Zinc electroplating protects metal architectural and structural elements against corrosion and adds to their aesthetic appeal. Architects are specifying and your construction crews are probably installing more plated metal structural and decorative elements in commercial, office and hospitality projects these days. Here are some things you need to know about the benefits of plating these elements with zinc, which makes them both more functional and aesthetically […]
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Can Your Crews Identify the Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
iStock/Ralf Geithe Keeping crews safe and healthy on the job site has always been, and will always be, a top priority. One issue that’s become more prevalent on projects is indoor air quality and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The warning signs of CO poisoning can be subtle, which is why safety awareness among construction professionals […]
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5 Tips for Returning to Work on Construction Sites
The COVID-19 virus has entered our lives and shows no intention of leaving anytime soon. As we all try to adjust to the new normal, here are some tips that can make returning to a construction worksite go as seamlessly as possible. Establish and Maintain an Environment Based on Trust A professional team that focuses […]
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