construction
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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‘Lumber-Intensive DIY’ is Driving an Increase in the Cost of Construction Materials
iStock/Melena-Nsk It is widely known that the coronavirus pandemic has not made work easy for contractors, but conditions may be getting even more complex. According to NPR, homeowners are spending their money and energy on their own properties, which is good news for retailers — but possibly bad news for builders, since it is increasing […]
Read MoreHow to Take Advantage of Market Changes and Thrive
iStock/HAKINMHAN With the current global environment’s impact on construction unlikely to be fully realized until at least Q3 this year, construction contractors need not only to prioritize risk management, but should explore ways to make the most of new technologies and business processes to capitalize on the market changes that will emerge as a result […]
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Suffers a Small Drop in June
(Photo credit: iStock.com/claffra) On the heels of the news that construction employment took a tumble in June, national nonresidential construction spending has taken a hit as well. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that it declined by 0.2% last month, based on ABC’s analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Although private nonresidential […]
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‘Out-of-the-Box Thinking’ Helps Builders Stay Safe and Save Time
COVID-19 has forced builders to make many changes in their work, including what materials they choose for their projects. Although some may balk at having to change their processes, these methods can help contractors better guarantee safety and even finish their projects early. Jim Madrid, the executive vice president for the Southern California region of […]
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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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Experts Advise Students on the State of the Industry
Construction has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the future of the industry remains uncertain. 8 News NOW reports that recent graduates and students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas got an indication of where things currently stand when they attended a virtual panel hosted by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Students learned how OSHA enforces […]
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What’s in a Claim: Protecting Your Right to Extra Time or Money — Part One
Buried somewhere in most commercial construction contracts are a set of procedures meant to help resolve disputes between the owner and the contractor. Almost all commercial construction contracts contain procedures that require the parties to give each other formal notice of a “claim” under the contract and then mediate the dispute before moving to arbitration […]
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Four Things To Do If Your Project Is Delayed
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many industries, including construction, upside down. Projects are delayed or put on hold while others have been outright cancelled due to government orders. But proactive contractors are using this time to establish efficiencies by organizing the contracts and processes they have in place to position themselves for success when the […]
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