As construction projects reopen across the country, OSHA is revising its standards to include guidelines for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The revised guidelines were put in place to ensure construction companies institute the proper procedures to protect employees and customers. OSHA will be increasing the number of in-person inspections to workplaces of all kinds …
The construction industry is traditionally reticent to change, but recent environmental concerns and labor shortages have been good catalysts for development. Now the coronavirus pandemic has cemented the need for reinvention. Here’s three ways you can help your construction company evolve. COVID-19 poses some unique challenges including interrupted supply chains, keeping workers safe on site …
Generation Z is just about ready to enter the housing market. The impact of this group of young people is not to be underestimated as they are the largest generation in US history. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation will have a brand-new set of demands from their builders, and construction companies should start …
You are a seasoned pro, so it’s easy to know which colors go with building materials and finishes, but it can be difficult for homeowners to visualize the final product once their reno is done. Your work may be impeccable, but if they don’t love the finished product, you’ll be stuck with unhappy customers. While …
The construction industry is seeing unprecedented change in a sector that is traditionally resistant to new ideas. One way the industry is changing is the use of offsite building and technology to improve productivity thanks to the construction labor shortage. Technology is also changing the way builders market themselves, especially since millennials and Gen Z …
The construction industry is notorious for going over budget and not delivering on time. While there are many legitimate reasons for that, it doesn’t make for happy customers. Here’s how to stay on budget without eating into your own profit margins. Keeping records of your running costs is the best way to ensure that you …
You need to produce accurate estimates that don’t price you out of the running, and ensure your profit margins. You can’t spend hours on these, so you need to have a system in place to save time and prevent costly mistakes.
If you are wondering how to build homes with greater appeal to buyers, installing tech is the way to go. A recent survey found 35% of construction companies building single-family homes provided the infrastructure required for a “smart home”. One way to do this is with the installation of a home WiFi network. According to …
By Tom Murphy Construction is experiencing higher demands on budgets, product capabilities, deadlines and skilled labor. If you are an engineer, builder, or general contractor/framer you need a simple and different approach to attain the perfect height panel for your dimensions. The premise here is that the 4×8 panel may no longer meet the speed …
When you are designing building envelopes, knowing the real energy efficiency of your walls is essential to success. The walls are a large surface area of the house and are often the least energy efficient. There are ways to improve the energy efficiency of your walls without significant changes to the way you build. One …
