construction
How to Say No to Change-Orders
Construction contractors are always looking toward the next job, and with any project, big risks can bring big rewards. As projects proceed, contracts often receive change-orders that will extend the project’s time frame and cost. Determining how to respond to the client’s request is not always an easy decision. Contractors are not usually looking for reasons […]
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Z Modular Ensures Quality, Precision and Predictability During Its Clients’ Projects
Z Modular serves multiple markets, including hospitality, student housing, multifamily residential and senior housing. Founded in 2016 as a steel-framed off-site construction business, modular construction solutions provider Z Modular is a proud division of Zekelman Industries — North America’s largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer. “Zekelman Industries represents nearly 150 years of manufacturing and […]
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Follow the Checklist: Lawyers Advise Firms on How to Survive the Pandemic
Many contractors were unprepared for the blows the coronavirus pandemic dealt their businesses. Now, builders are asking themselves, “What should we do next? How can we avoid further disaster?” For starters, read the fine print on your insurance coverage, say lawyers L. Conrad Anderson IV, Charles A. Burkhart and Joseph Leavens. The three — partners […]
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Closing the Loop: How to Gain a Competitive Edge with The Circular Economy
The “take-make-use-dispose” approach to construction materials is leaving a mountain of a legacy around the world. And that mountain continues to grow. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of construction and demolition waste (CDW) produced annually in the United States increased from 170 million tons in 2005 to more than 569 million tons in 2017, […]
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Concrete Contractors Keep the Faith in the Face of COVID-19
As the coronavirus has made its way through the United States, operations have seemingly ground to a halt. Or have they? World of Concrete (WOC) reports that construction work has continued, and that some concrete contractors are taking measures to keep themselves safe. For example, Chris Forster, the vice president of operations for Largo Concrete, noted that […]
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Builders Donate Masks to Help Fight COVID-19
Every day, builders experience tough times, thanks to the challenges of the job site. But now they are coping with a challenge shared by the rest of the world: COVID-19. However, despite the effect this virus has had, industry members are still taking the time to help others. Phoenix television stations KTVK 3TV and KPHO […]
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Builders Should not Underestimate the Value of ‘Soft Skills’
Most people would agree that “soft skills,” also known as people skills, are truly integral skills to have in today’s work environment. Just pick up a business magazine and there’s bound to be some article about the importance of people skills. However, with all the information available on these skills, it comes as no surprise […]
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Accurate and Reliable Data is Imperative For Decision Making
It’s not easy to stay up-to-date with construction costs in the current dynamic market. Building needs are changing. New materials and methods are frequently being invented. Labor, material and equipment costs fluctuate over time and across geographies. Long-term cost trends of the construction industry’s most vital materials like steel, wood and concrete may impact how […]
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How to Keep K-12 and Higher Education Projects on Budget
Budgeting for K-12 and higher education facilities comes with its own set of considerations and challenges. This is especially the case for public schools, which typically rely on state funding to finance these projects and often have limited means through which they can raise funds themselves. In California, for example, public K-12 schools rely on […]
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Prepare Your Operations for the Impacts of Climate Change
In recent years, weather conditions have been shaken up by the effects of climate change. Winters get warmer while the number of natural disasters we see each year seems to increase. Some builders may hesitate to adjust to these conditions, but according to construction lawyer Kimberly Hurtado, the time to act is now. In her […]
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