Business owners who cringe when road construction gets in the way of customer traffic have a reason to smile. Cities including Bangor, Maine and Salt Lake City, Utah are getting creative in order to prevent businesses from suffering big losses when consumers are inconvenienced. For instance, subsidized happy hours, discount coupons, and free parking are…(Read More)
One of things that we learned from the Urban Manufacturing Alliance is that we’re all reinventing the wheel, says Adam Friedman. He’s the director of the Pratt Center for Community Development and Policy Link. The group encourages support and conversations for cities to share strategies for equitable job creation. Friedman says, “Cities sink…(Read More)
Creative students and faculty at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) have come up with a fascinating solution that may ease the shortage of housing in urban areas. They’ve developed a SCADPad, an eco-friendly micro-house that fits into a single parking space. The 16×8 foot dwelling has a bed, kitchenette…(Read More)
On Oct. 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit San Francisco, where Game 3 of the World Series had just gotten underway. No one at Candlestick Park was hurt, but the quake killed 63 people and caused $6 billion in damage. The ballpark was demolished and a new stadium built with private funds was…(Read More)
Reduced waste, precision assembly, and quality control are a few of the reasons construction companies opt for prefabrication. Jeff Dusing writes on Modspace.com that reduced waste is another advantage. Factory construction allows builders to keep materials in stock and ready to use. “Remnant materials are used where possible instead of being discarded as scrap…(Read More)
Slips, trips, and falls are common occurrences on construction sites. Employers and contractors face delays and additional costs when an accident occurs, according to a post on ContractorLink.ca. Safety training, especially for new construction workers, is critical. “Most of the time, these are workers that are hired per project and have no experience working…(Read More)
A potential significant rise in construction costs may be looming, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s Third Quarter 2014 USA Construction Report. A lack of skilled labor is creating a strain on the industry, states a post on GlobeSt.com. RLB, which tracks construction costs in 12 major U.S. cities, found that between April…(Read More)
Ever have that boss who told you during your annual performance review, I don’t give 5s. Everyone has room for improvement? This is the workplace equivalent of the perfectionist parent: – Dad, I pitched a no-hitter! But what about those two batters you walked? – Mom, I made dean’s list! …(Read More)
As the U.S., China, and other countries work to quell the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the construction industry will be stepping up as well. The design and construction of treatment and quarantine centers needs standards that will minimize the risk of spreading the deadly disease. Equally as important is how to maximize both…(Read More)
How are employers in the construction industry establishing diverse talent pools? When looking for college students preparing to graduate, you may want to consider the strategy used by corporations such as Bank of America, Aon, and Accenture. These organizations are looking closely at campus clubs. Rick Gomez, executive director of Global AT&T College…(Read More)
