The health and safety of employees are two primary concerns that every construction company should regard as its top priority. How construction managers promote workspace health can have a direct impact on productivity and job satisfaction among employees.
The Q2 2018 Construction Index Report warns of a labor shortage in the United States.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is meant to prohibit the discrimination of people with disabilities as well as guarantee them the same opportunities as others in the United States.
With eight out of 10 construction managers managing their projects through mobile devices, the industry has seen a strong adoption of mobile technology in construction.
Do you remember the joy of playing with a Lego building set? The satisfaction of constructing buildings that conveniently snapped into place was unbeatable. The majority of the blocks were uniform in size and shape.
Builders and developers across the United States are facing a steep increase in the construction cost for commercial as well as housing structures.
When it comes to office space, each industry has its own specifications and demands. Certain industrial applications like oil refineries and chemical plants are highly vulnerable to fire and explosions.
While companies do all they can to make sure there are no accidents to keep employees safe, there is no doubt that the oil and gas industry is vulnerable. For example, on April 19, 2018, an inferno broke out at Valero Energy Corp’s 225,000 barrel-per-day refinery.
U.S. military and government agencies are turning toward modular construction to meet their building requirements. While tight defense budgets and burdened approvals are reasons for this shift, modular buildings also meet unique requirements specific to both.
