In Aurora, Colorado, construction professionals joined news reporters for an inside peek at a Veteran’s Administration hospital that’s being built. The $1.73 billion project is mired in controversy. It’s well over budget and delayed, as contractors point fingers at VA officials, and vice versa. To try and sort out the mess…(Read More)
The graphics and images may be one dimensional, but the data can be a deal breaker. Construction companies are using data visualization tools to improve business processes, writes Paul Tibbert on ConstructionGlobal.com. “These tools help inject enhanced quality, accuracy, accountability, efficiency, efficacy, predictability, profitability, cost and safety into the business,” says Tibbert. His post…(Read More)
If it comes to pass, a blend of farmland, gardens and homes near the University of Central Florida could be intriguing for construction workers. Developers of the proposed $1 billion multiuse area in Orange County say the “agrihood” would include a nine-acre revenue-generating farm, with community gardens, parks and a manmade lake. It…(Read More)
City leaders worldwide are dealing with a delicate balancing act. Writer Lauren Pinch explains the dynamics include generating strong financial returns and maintaining an attractive place for people to live and work while limiting damage to the environment. A new study from ARCADIS, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, features…(Read More)
Some employers don’t want to risk bringing on a person who’s likely going to leave them in a year or two, writes Nicole Fallon on BusinessNewsDaily.com. “But other employers have found that, with the right management techniques, even someone with a propensity toward shorter tenures can make a strong, lasting impact on…(Read More)
It’s been a long time coming, but the construction industry is picking up nicely in Vegas. The area that was hit hard when the 2008 recession struck is now slowly inching its way back in the market. Eli Segall writes on VegasInc.com: “Developers are building or planning to construct apartment complexes, industrial properties…(Read More)
How can construction employers and contractors prevent violent crimes from occurring at jobsites? Whether it’s an onsite shooter, harassment or bullying, supervisors must be trained and prepared if problems arise. There are some frightening examples of deadly violence mentioned in this post, from Chicago to Austin to Charleston, South Carolina. Find out what professionals…(Read More)
The Gulf Cooperation Council—which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar—projects 2015 will be a record year for construction. TradeArabia.com reports that demand for material and skills will continue to grow, and will test the capacity of the supply chain to meet the needs of the construction industry. “The scale…(Read More)
Construction jobs are booming in Florida, North Carolina and Colorado. Several metro areas in these and other states have bene identified as places that are growing quickly. “New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal that six Florida counties were among those with the highest rate of population growth,” explains a post on NextCity…(Read More)
It’s still experimental but there’s a global fascination with 3D printing and how it will impact building and construction jobs. Consider this example from Sharon O’Malley on ConstructionDive.com: In China, a five-story apartment building is on display next to a 1,100-square-foot mansion—also created on a 3D…(Read More)
