Industry Updates
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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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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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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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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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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AWC Helps Builders Determine Environmental Impacts of Wood
If there’s anything worth doing, it’s worth doing right, and this adage can be applied to when a contractor builds green. Sure, they may aim to cut down on the impacts their projects have on the environment, but what is the point if they use materials that will have more of a negative effect than […]
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Projects Will Have to Be Designed Differently After COVID-19
It has been discussed at length how construction workers have to work differently today, thanks to COVID-19. But one lesser talked-about aspect is how the projects themselves will have to be different. As new spaces are built, architects will have to take into consideration the people within them and how to keep them safe. According […]
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Builders to the Rescue!
There’s a saying that goes, “Not all heroes wear capes.” Well, it turns out that some of them do wear hard hats, as recent stories show that construction workers are willing to do their part and help people during tough times. For example, last week in Albert Lea, Minn., ABC 6 News reports that firefighters […]
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Listen Up! Modern Building Codes Can Prevent Disasters
Listen Up! Modern Building Codes Can Prevent Disasters Growing up, many of us hated being told what to do. Our parents would tell us things like, “No dessert without eating your vegetables” or “Go to bed before 8:30.” But as we grew older, we realized that our parents knew darn well what they were talking about, and those rules […]
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