Industry Updates
JLL Promotes Equality in the Workplace
In the age of MeToo, companies have had to step up and take a close look at their cultures. What may have been acceptable in years’ past is rightfully no longer, and those who make steps forward may continue to enjoy success, while operating with a work environment that brings them pride. Real estate and […]
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More Contractors Make the Move to Modular
As modular buildings have emerged in the construction industry, we’ve heard about the various advantages they offer, including the ability to save time and money. Some might expect resistance from builders that want to stick to the “tried and true” methods they’ve used in the past, but it instead looks like modular is on its […]
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It’s Time to Protect Workers from Hearing Loss
Sometimes when builders think about noise on a jobsite, they consider how the constant, high-decibel sounds of drilling, crushing and sawing will affect locals and their businesses. But it also can severely impact the workers building the project. According to Brigade Electronics Inc., hearing loss is a serious issue for construction workers, with studies showing […]
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‘Construction Athletes’ Bend-And-Stretch to Prevent Injuries
Construction consists of arduous, punishing tasks that can leave a worker feeling muscle strains, or even injuries if they’re not careful. It’s no surprise that some compare such labor to exercise, so why shouldn’t one get in a good stretch before they get to work? That’s what M.A. Mortenson Co. and Jim Scull Construction are […]
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Homebuilders are Prioritizing Green Methods
For decades, many took the environment for granted and ignored the impacts that their actions had upon it. But as awareness has grown, people have become more concerned about preserving our ecosystem. Today, the construction industry can proudly say that this group of concerned citizens includes homebuilders. As reported in the recent 2020 Green Single Family […]
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Everett Custom Homes Pays Attention to Detail
Everett has a reputation for high-quality infill homes that respect the environment. Everett Custom Homes has been building in Portland, Ore., for 10 years and has developed a reputation for high-quality infill homes that respect the environment. This summer when the company had an opportunity to showcase what it brings to the market at the […]
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Builders Have Their Eyes on Wood
The construction industry is always on the lookout for products or innovations that can lower the impacts that their projects have on the environment. But the latest material to turn heads is actually the return of an old favorite: wood. According to Vox, the industry is seeing a rise of interest in the use of structural timber, […]
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Millennials Move Into Construction in Maine
Not a week goes by where we do not hear about a challenge that has become pervasive in the construction industry: the search for talented labor. Builders want to know where the next wave of workers is going to come from. The answer to this problem may be millennials. Cindy Smith, the vice president of […]
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry on
With rising construction costs, some might fear a repeat of the Great Recession of 2008. But although the prices of materials have risen steadily at a more than average rate, RE Journals reports that there may be nothing for builders to fear. Andy MacGregor, president of Chicago-based ACCEND Construction LLC, views it as merely business […]
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Contractors Track to Vegas for Concrete Ideas
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