construction
Builders Should Prepare For More Innovations With Drones
Reflecting on the past decade, it’s remarkable how technology has become more interwoven into our daily lives and work. From the first tablets and smart watches to battery-powered cars and consumer drones, technology has changed the world around us in ways we wouldn’t have imagined back in 2010. The same could be said about how […]
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Firms Should Reconsider Using Arbitration for Resolutions
It is time for the construction industry to reject the notion that arbitration is the best way to resolve all construction disputes. It is not. Arbitration, when appropriate, must be tailored to the specific project. In other instances, it should be avoided. This rejection of the cognitive bias towards arbitration may inflame those who financially […]
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Wearables Give Builders Jobsite Visibility
Every day, it seems like we’re introduced to a new innovation that makes work on a jobsite easier and safer. But how about one that the worker doesn’t actually carry to the jobsite, but instead wears and provides them with motion and location data? According to SmartBrief, this is the world of the wearable tech industry, which […]
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Avoid Project Headaches With the Right Application
A construction company is not really a single business, but rather is a collection of projects that operate autonomously as their own profit and loss centers. If projects are successful, the construction business is successful. However, one unprofitable project could have immediate and long-term catastrophic effects on the business. This can happen due to the lack […]
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McGuyer Homebuilders Inc. Thrives Through Customization for Clients
MHI builds in five Texas markets: Houston, its home city; Dallas; Fort Worth; Austin and San Antonio. When McGuyer Homebuilders Inc. (MHI) builds a home for one of their clients, it sets itself apart by going several steps farther than its competitors. For example, if a homebuyer wants a kitchen with a bigger island or […]
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It’s Time to Protect Workers from Hearing Loss
Sometimes when builders think about noise on a jobsite, they consider how the constant, high-decibel sounds of drilling, crushing and sawing will affect locals and their businesses. But it also can severely impact the workers building the project. According to Brigade Electronics Inc., hearing loss is a serious issue for construction workers, with studies showing […]
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More Contractors Make the Move to Modular
As modular buildings have emerged in the construction industry, we’ve heard about the various advantages they offer, including the ability to save time and money. Some might expect resistance from builders that want to stick to the “tried and true” methods they’ve used in the past, but it instead looks like modular is on its […]
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Glentronics Helps Protect Homes From Water Damage
Glentronics is showing no signs of slowing down and plans to introduce a new product soon. This year has been one of the wettest in recent history. Significant flooding occurred across several central and southern states as the rain fell continuously from March until May. While homeowners labored to keep their homes dry, the importance […]
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Adopting Innovations Can Boost Your Productivity
Sometimes we get so comfortable doing things in our ways that they make us resistant to trying something new. This can be especially true in the construction industry, when it comes to adopting technology. But according to Glenn Ebersole, a business development manager at CVM and CVMNEXT Construction, this hesitation is waning, thanks to the […]
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‘Construction Athletes’ Bend-And-Stretch to Prevent Injuries
Construction consists of arduous, punishing tasks that can leave a worker feeling muscle strains, or even injuries if they’re not careful. It’s no surprise that some compare such labor to exercise, so why shouldn’t one get in a good stretch before they get to work? That’s what M.A. Mortenson Co. and Jim Scull Construction are […]
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