New building codes, safety regulations and mobility issues for an ageing demographic are changing the way construction jobs are undertaken. Many of the new mandates result from the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, according to a post on Soureable.net. “In current international high rise design, this may include the use…(Read More)
Construction jobs bring inherent risks, such as safety issues. Employers are also at risk when payments don’t come in on time, or at all. If your Accounts Receivables department needs some fine-tuning, you’ll want to read—and share—this post. “Scope of work issues, inspection problems, change order dispute, pay when paid…(Read More)
Everyday consumers have been the target of wearable technology, but those who work on construction jobs are a target market, too. “On the job, workers in this industry can’t waste their valuable time worrying about picking up a phone to call a client or checking in on the progress of a current project,” writes…(Read More)
“An unspectacular reemergence” is how The Wall Street Journal describes the slow economic recovery of the construction industry. While the economy drags back from the 2008 recession, a new study commissioned by the Associated Builders and Contractors offers a state-by-state breakdown of the construction sector, from fracking and tourism to defense spending and…(Read More)
New demands for commercial construction has led to rising costs, a factor that impacts profitability. A recent report from JLL on non-residential construction concludes that raw material and labor costs are making it more expensive to get out of the ground than ever before. GlobeSt.com reports that 2015 will be a big year…(Read More)
When it comes to doing their homework, folks at the Early Childhood Education Zone have risen to the occasion. Their list of America’s Top 50 Playgrounds includes several that showcase the power of creativity, inclusiveness and green initiatives. For example, No. 24 is the Can-Do Playground in Wilmington, Delaware. It involved a collaboration…(Read More)
When it comes to reducing the carbon footprint, can employers get buy-in from construction workers? “Successful construction firms around the country have made sustainability a key value in their daily practices,” writes Jessica Stoikes on ForConstructionPros.com. “Not only do they invest in green practices and equipment, they instill the meaning and value of…(Read More)
Concerns about a shaky global economy haven’t deterred officials in Quatar, who have high hopes for the World Cup in 2022. At a finance conference on Sunday, leaders said they still plan to spend heavily on development projects in the run-up to the World Cup in 2022. “We reiterate our commitment to investment…(Read More)
Engineers and those assessing urban areas and lifestyles have usually been armed with clipboards as they assess roadways, land use and construction. It may, however, soon be a thing of the past. A new app called CANVAS— Computer Assisted Neighborhood Visual Assessment System—could replace the clipboard and accompanied handwritten notes. Michael Bader, a professor…(Read More)
The Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast’s “Optimism Quotient” is at 130, the highest it’s ever been. A score of 100 is considered generally good, and anything below that figure raises concerns in the industry. The last time the Optimism Quotient was at this level was in 2005, when it reached 109.The Wells…(Read More)
