Flying High: Skanska Teams With Measure for National Drone Program
December 22, 20207 COVID Precautions to Build into Your Construction Estimates
December 16, 2020How to Enhance Jobsite Productivity With Health and Safety Technology
Three out of four employees who use wearable distance monitoring and contact tracing devices at work state they feel safer than those who do not. (iStock/lakshmiprasad S) The pandemic has incredibly impacted the construction industry. Nearly one million jobs were lost in April last year. Nonresidential construction starts were down by almost a quarter in […]
Read MoreLuxury Home Sales Surge Ahead of Affordable Homes Purchases, Redfin Reports
iStock/hikesterson During times like these, one would think that the sales of homes with all the bells and whistles would see a downturn, but that is not the case, according to Redfin. The technology-powered real estate company instead reports that U.S. luxury homes sales grew 60.7% year over year during the three months ending Nov. […]
Read MoreFlying High: Skanska Teams With Measure for National Drone Program
iStock/Natnan Srisuwan Over the years, drones have evolved from being widely known as toys to becoming essential tools on project jobsites. But once the company acquires the technology, it’s a good idea to make sure the rest of its tech is up-to-date. Construction and development firm Skanska USA recently did just that in its new […]
Read More7 COVID Precautions to Build into Your Construction Estimates
iStock/WinnieVinzence The great people who make up America’s construction workforce make sure the nation is driving on safe roads and bridges, and entering strong community spaces. They define many physical attributes of our daily lives. Their safety has always been paramount and crucial to the success of each project. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not […]
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How the Construction Industry Can Emerge from the Pandemic Stronger Than Ever
iStock/chanakon laorob We are living in an unprecedented time that has taken a large toll on every existing industry — one of the many understatements of 2020. While there were a handful of state and local governments that have considered construction nonessential, many have allowed construction work to resume following safety protocols. However, the domino […]
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