To compete with the “big boys” in architecture, construction and engineering, the secret to success lies on the Internet. Your new business marketing efforts must be a blend of old school—brochures, ads and snail mail—along with web-based tactics such as blogs, pay-per-click ads and inbound marketing. Gary Shlifer, a LEED…(Read More)
As the construction industry and lawmakers keep an eye on the calendar, the Obama Administration has unveiled a new six-year, $478 billion highway bill which is now on its way to Congress. The May 31 deadline to renew federal infrastructure spending has elected officials at odds over how to pay for the nation’s…(Read More)
Charlotte-based W.B. Moore Company has been named the No. 1 safest construction company in the nation. Moore tops the 2014 Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards list for Quality Construction Safety Programs, according to a post on GradingandExcavation.com. The company presented outstanding guidance in safety and occupation health management, risk control, safety training…(Read More)
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)
