construction
Why Building Safety Professionals Are Needed Now, More than Ever
The role of a building safety professional is often overshadowed. From code officials and building inspectors to permit technicians and fire marshals, these individuals play a major role in ensuring that all commercial, residential, public assembly and other buildings are constructed safely and in accordance with the most up-to-date building codes. Building codes address structural […]
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Optimizing Your Recruiting Pipeline Gives You Strong Savings
When it comes to recruiting efforts, the construction industry has changed dramatically. Companies don’t store applicant leads on diskettes or fill out Excel spreadsheets by hand anymore. But, creating the perfect pool of potential hires still takes time. No matter which tool is used, construction companies are still spending hours to input, organize and update […]
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When It Comes to Technology, Always Look Forward
(Photo credit: Deltek) Builders can be slow to adopt new technologies, but according to John Meibers, the vice president of software and information systems firm Deltek, it also can hurt them if they do not update their tech fast enough. For example, “Outdated technology can limit field-to-office communication and put overall job profitability — as well as productivity — at […]
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Anticipating COVID-19 Claims? Here’s What to Ask Your Attorney
Construction projects are feeling the effects of public health measures to combat COVID-19. As a result of the chaos, the construction industry will likely see an uptick in litigation, arbitration and insurance claims. Taking action early could help businesses deal with these eventual disputes more efficiently and increase chances for a positive outcome. To understand […]
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Are You Properly Equipped To Forecast Your Equipment Needs?
Year-over-year revenue can experience large swings as even a single project won or lost can significantly impact revenue. As such, it is extremely important to understand your company’s past, present and future revenue estimates when considering your equipment fleet profile. It is part and parcel of the overall strategic growth of your business and one […]
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Staying Vigilant is Key to Keeping Work Sites Healthy
As builders work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are doing their best to play it safe and keep themselves healthy. But it helps to have another pair of eyes look at your operations to ensure that opportunities to prevent the virus fare not being missed. Nurses in Tampa, Fla., are now providing that additional perspective. […]
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How Builders Can Adapt to the ‘New Normal’
More than ever before, eliminating uncertainty and establishing a unified culture within a job site is paramount. Reduced staffing on job sites, halted projects and mandatory work-from-home orders for the corporate headquarters have seriously affected the construction industry, drastically impacting operations over the last few weeks. Eventually, it will be safe to begin transitioning to […]
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The Big Questions: How to Cope With Project Delays and Unknowns During COVID-19 — Part Two
Last week, we presented the first half of Luke J. Farley Sr. and Dixie T. Wells’ article on construction in the age of COVID-19. Here is the second half, where the authors answer questions about recovering costs, if projects can be cancelled due to the outbreak, and how builders should deal with the virus on […]
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Forward Thinking and Resilience Help Ozinga Weather Challenges
Ozinga is one of the nation’s largest family-owned and oldest construction materials companies. Is it better to take a risk and try tojump-start a trend, or to cautiously follow the lead of others? While many ofus at this moment feel like we’re merely reacting to trends outside ourcontrol, there are certainly times when it makes […]
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The Big Questions: How to Cope With Project Delays and Unknowns During COVID-19 — Part One
It’s hard to imagine a construction project of any size that won’t eventually be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic — whether it’s a labor shortage due to quarantined workers, a delay in receiving specially-fabricated materials or an inability to get permits because government offices are closed. This article provides answers to the most pressing questions […]
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