Industry Updates
Wrap-Up Construction Insurance in a COVID-19 Environment, Part Two
iStock/gpointstudio Last week, we presented the first half of Chris Smith and Corida Murphy’s article on wrap-up construction in a COVID-19 environment. This week, we present the second half, where they look at what size project makes sense for a wrap-up, how technology can minimize losses and how COVID-19 will affect the different lines of […]
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Apptricity Offers a Long-Range, Secure Solution
Real-time asset management company Apptricity offers its new Ultra Long-Range Bluetooth beacon, which has the ability to transmit data up to 20 miles. According to CEO Tim Garcia, the beacon is a “perfect solution for construction projects. “Many of our global customers were struggling with the costs of tracking their expensive on-site equipment as well […]
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KBS Partners With Maptician to Make Office Spaces Safe for Tenants
(Photo credit: Business Wire) During COVID-19, nearly all environments have had to make changes in order to keep people safe, including offices. KBS, an investor in premier commercial real estate, is taking those steps with the help of Maptician, a workplace management platform, to reconfigure offices. Already, KBS has implemented the platform at six of […]
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How to Improve Your Employee’s Wellbeing While Addressing Risks During COVID-19
iStock/Funtay During the last several months, human resources and business leaders at construction companies had to rapidly adjust to the “new normal” for continuing business operations during COVID-19. As many states deemed the industries’ personnel essential during a period when many companies closed, employers were left relying on business contingency plans to assist with quickly […]
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ABC Starts Tech Alliance to Bring More Solutions to Contractors
iStock/Chaay_Tee It’s been a difficult summer for the construction industry, as builders continue to work in the midst of the pandemic and economic downturn. They could use more solutions to make projects move more smoothly, and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is taking action to make sure that happens. This week, it announced the […]
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The Importance of Crisis Brand Images for Construction Companies
iStock/GOCMEN Most companies understand the importance of building their brand image from a marketing and public relations perspective. Identifying key audiences, the right type of messaging and brand personas should not be new concepts to anyone in business. However, in today’s world filled with constant change, uncertainty and stress, businesses should also evaluate their crisis […]
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Wrap-Up Construction Insurance in a COVID-19 Environment, Part One
iStock/Blue Planet Studio In an environment defined by uncertainty, we are all being challenged to think differently about risk. If we’ve learned anything from this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that risk is always just around the corner and we can always be more prepared for what may happen next. The positive aspect of the experience is […]
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LOTT Pivots Its Focus to Adjust to the Pandemic
President and founder Frank Lott (left) is changing the focus of his company, with the help of its new vice president, Joseph B. Sturgis Jr. Many companies have had to change their operations during the coronavirus pandemic, which has not only included their day-to-day practices, but even the focuses of their business. One such company […]
Read MoreStayProtected Aims to Make Hospitality and Commercial Sites ‘Clean and Safe’ from COVID-19
iStock.com/imtmphoto The coronavirus pandemic has made builders more aware of the threat of contamination on their job sites. But it also has prompted them to add features that prevent the spread of viruses when the project is finished. JAC Construction and its sister company Level 3 Design Group (L3DG) recently announced their new StayProtected program, […]
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Vehicle Safety Systems Help Prevent Accidents on Overnight Road Projects
(Photo credit: PRNewsfoto/Brigade Electronics) Many construction companies say their most important focus is safety, so that laborers can go home in the same condition as when they arrived on the job site. According to Brigade Electronics, they should be especially cautious when working on road or highway improvement projects at night. In recent years, the […]
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