Construction companies are digging deeper into their pockets when purchasing materials and supplies. There have been fractional increases these past few months, which has gotten the attention of Chief Economist Anirban Basu of the Associated Builders and Contractors. Prices may continue to rise—albeit modestly—through the rest of 2014. Materials including softwood lumber, crude…(Read More)
As the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration keeps a watchful eye on workplace safety, one statistic is raising a red flag. There’s a growing number of less experienced workers getting injured and dying on jobsites. Dean McKenzie, deputy director of OSHA’s directorate for construction, says an increase in construction-related deaths…(Read More)
Managing mega construction projects can bring mega complexities and mega headaches. The secret to keeping problems to a minimal is early planning and superior project management. This post on AreaDevelopment.com offers several recommendations when managing huge infrastructure initiatives or complex plant development projects. PMs must assign project tasks early, choose the right project delivery…(Read More)
A new college that’s almost exclusive to science, technology, engineering, and math will soon be opening its doors. Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland features a 162,000-square foot, $60 million Innovation, Science and Technology building that will house the school’s laboratories, classrooms, auditoriums and other meeting rooms. That’s according to Associated…(Read More)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have punted and decided to send the transportation bill back to the Senate…and recess for the next five weeks. The move has led to uncertainty about how road projects across the country will be funded. There’s also significant concern about the future of the fund…(Read More)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have punted and decided to send the transportation bill back to the Senate…and recess for the next five weeks. The move has led to uncertainty about how road projects across the country will be funded. There’s also significant concern about the future of the fund…(Read More)
As mobile technology invades jobsites, everything from green building to time sheets and blueprints are taking on new life. Customized apps that interface with functions already in use can seem overwhelming. What’s the latest buzz, and which companies should you be watching? This post written by Dave Gershgom covers all the tech talk. http…(Read More)
A career in construction hasn’t been very appealing to young people, a problem that’s causing work shortages across the U.S. Employers have been fighting misperceptions about the industry and a lack of understanding about job availability. But that’s beginning to change, according to Kelly Davidson’s article on ENR.com. Brian…(Read More)
Construction, utility, and other sectors with outdoor workers face a plethora of health hazards each day. Aside from extreme weather conditions, construction teams and contractors often face exposure to dangerous chemicals, biohazards, poisonous plants and venomous wildlife. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers advice to employers. “Employers should train outdoor workers about their…(Read More)
Office construction in June heated up, especially in southern cities including Naples, FL, San Jose, CA, and San Antonio, TX. Things got hot in other parts of the U.S., such as Boston, Seattle, and Chicago. Web Editor James Aldridge writes in the San Antonio Business Journal that locally, in addition to new office construction…(Read More)
