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Construction in 2021: Top Cities to Watch For
Many construction projects were put on-hold last year as stay-at-home orders were implemented as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Not to mention, there is still a general uncertainty about the long term impact of the crisis on the economy. However, US contractors are spotting movements in some cities where upcoming activity for construction in…
Read MoreWearing Face Masks: Where they are Required and Where they are Not
Although there has yet to be a specific nationwide standard for wearing face masks and other protective covering in public, this has not stopped states from implementing their health protocols. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that wearing face coverings such as face masks is effective in preventing the spread…
Read MoreConstruction Apprenticeship Programs and COVID-19: Challenges and How the Industry is Adapting
Apprenticeship programs have seen a boom across different industries in the last five years. The US Department of Labor reveals that more than 252,000 individuals have entered apprenticeships in 2019, which represents 128% growth since 2009. In fact, more than 12,000 apprenticeship programs were created during the preceding five-year period. With the new COVID-19 regulations,…
Read MoreMake Smart Buildings Smarter: Technologies You Should Keep an Eye On
More and more businesses are taking a cue from the smart home phenomenon and integrating new technology to make their buildings smarter. Smart buildings integrate technology and systems that aim to improve their occupant’s lifestyle and boost productivity at work. These structures utilizes information technology to automate different processes to manage the building’s operations, which…
Read More5 Ways To Promote Worker Health and Safety During the Pandemic
The risk associated with working in construction has always been significantly higher compared to other industries. Workers are constantly exposed to potential hazards like falling from heights, trench collapse, scaffold collapse, electric shock, and other injuries. And now with the COVID-19 pandemic, these health and safety concerns have escalated and driven to overdrive. Today, there…
Read MoreWhy Age Diversity is Good Business for General Contractors
Diversity and inclusion is quite a hot topic in almost every workplace. With the construction industry being no exception. Businesses are becoming proactive in hiring and working with a diverse group of professionals, which comes with both benefits and challenges. For business leaders, having to manage a team that ranges from ages 16 to 60…
Read MoreOffice Design Trends 2020: What’s in, What’s Out, and What’s Making a Comeback
We may be experiencing tough times right now and most governments have imposed a stay-at-home order in most cities. But the thing is, it’s not going to last forever. Eventually, everything will stabilize and it will be business as usual. Though working remotely may seem to catch on, experts believe that offices would remain relevant.…
Read MoreObserving Social Distancing in the Office by Rethinking Design
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the public perceives shared spaces, especially the office. The comfort level we have working at the office will likely never be the same as we had pre-pandemic. As we fear another outbreak, people are now more conscious about using public spaces or in dealing with physical interaction. The…
Read MoreBuilding Automation Ideas to Reduce Touch Points
Most of us have already adapted to a ‘touchless’ world as a response to the current pandemic. Whether it’s decentralizing the workforce and working with distributed teams, using cashless payments for transactions and online banking, and using smart technology and building automation, building managers have taken necessary precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. Public…
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