The world is going digital, and the next frontier to be breached is the third dimension! 2016 could well be called the year of 3D – 3D televisions have gone mainstream already, and now you can even get your very own 3D printer, courtesy companies like Makerbot,
Construction is projected to grow this year on a global scale. So whether you feel ready for this growth or not, it’s coming. But why not make things a little bit easier on yourself? Construction planning software tools help to automate the way managers work through day-to-day
Commercial construction is complicated and fast moving. While those characteristics of the job may be why you love it, they also might be the contributing factors to what make these projects tricky. From the beginning of your project all the way through to the final steps to
Great project managers are masters at turning a vision into reality. Not to mention, completing that reality on schedule, under budget, and with spectacular quality. But, according to a recent report, only 1/3 of all projects started are actually completed on time and within their allotted budget.
The seasons are changing and winter is upon us again. For plenty of people, winter weather means bundling up in blankets, going ice skating, and drinking hot cocoa. There’s no shortage of seasonal fun and cool activities to take part in when the snow starts falling. Of
The use of drones has transformed the construction services industry. Thanks to new regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), commercial drones–like those used in construction services–are about to get even more accessible. This is important and exciting news for project managers, general contractors, and construction business
Mobile restrooms that are commonly found in work sites are noted for their filthiness and inconvenience. However, the introduction of modern mobile restrooms that are made out of steel Conex boxes has addressed the issues in a considerable way. The modern restrooms have innovative designs that make them easy-to-maintain units. This boils down to the fact that you will have to spend less time and money in cleaning and upkeep.
Construction sales is a numbers game, and it’s imperative to stay on top of current and expected trends to get the most for your company. With economic and political changes occurring around the globe (and especially here in the United States), it’s important to keep an eye
The main reason why the Occupational Safety and Health Admiration (OSHA) standards are established is to safeguard the lives of the workers. However, adherence to the OSHA standards does not guarantee that you will have a 100 percent safe workplace. In fact, OSHA enforces the minimum standards that you should abide by in order to avoid incidents. Non-compliance with OSHA standards may invite undesirable incidents and a greater risk of injuries. Worker safety is every employer’s priority and if this is not the case, employers may end up experiencing the impacts of bad construction site safety in various ways.
Heavy equipment and valuable materials that are found in construction sites make the sites vulnerable to theft. Construction site theft is a major issue that leads to substantial financial losses, but it is quite surprising to note that the measures to ensure construction site security are often underestimated. Losses due to theft will cost you in terms of money as well as time and so you may want to follow a few simple ways to protect your valuable tools and machinery from being stolen
