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5 Questions to Ask Every Commercial Construction Vendor
Whether you’re a general contractor, architect or facility manager, finding the right vendor for your commercial construction project can difficult. There are plenty of service providers to choose...
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4 New Trends in Commercial Construction Management for 2014
With 2014 right around the corner, there is no better time to look at some of the new trends in commercial construction. Not surprisingly, technology, particularly cloud-based tech, is poised to figure...
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The Pros and Cons of Energy Usage Disclosure
As global green initiatives continue to increase and energy efficiency remains a priority, the question of energy usage disclosure has become a highly contested issue. As its name suggests, energy...
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Essential Design Factors of Net Zero Energy Buildings
Net zero energy buildings are structures, either site-built or modular, that produce as much energy as they consume, resulting in zero additional energy required from outside sources. While defining...
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There’s a Construction App for That
Apple’s iPhone 5s was recently named the best smart phone for construction industry professionals by Equipment World.com. It’s not the biggest, the most rugged, or the cheapest. Despite its faults, the...
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Survey Confirms Modular Construction to Expand in 2014
A recent FMI survey revealed some compelling trends in prefabricated and modular construction in the near future. The survey targeted a blend of mechanical, electrical, and general construction...
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2014 Healthcare Construction: 5 Questions with MedBuild Director Brian Albers
Obamacare, an aging population and the economy are just a few of the factors impacting new construction projects in the healthcare industry. Brian Albers is the Director of Business Development for...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Professionals in 2014
Every New Year brings the opportunity to clear the slate and start adopting better, more productive habits. While eating healthier and exercising may top the list of personal resolutions, construction...
View ArticleBLS and ADP Release Conflicting Reports for December Construction Employment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released December’s employment numbers today. Not surprisingly, it reported a decline in construction employment by 16,000 jobs. In November, construction...
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The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Construction
In a recent interview, MedBuild Director of Business Development Brian Albers shared some insights on the future of healthcare construction. In it, Albers noted that an aging population, the Affordable...
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Olympic Host Cities Look to Modular for Scalable Building
As Beantown makes its bid to host the 2024 Olympics, Boston has proposed using (and reusing) modular construction to create a scalable Olympic stadium and Olympic Village. The Olympic Games can be a...
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Mobile Office Provider
When you need a mobile office, choosing the right provider is just as important as choosing the right building. Here are 5 things to look for in a mobile office company. 1. On-Time Delivery AND Pickup...
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3D Printing of Buildings Becoming a Reality
At its current rate of advancement, it’s projected that, by 2020, 3D printing will become a $5.2 billion industry. From synthetic human limbs to functioning firearms, state-of-the-art 3D printing is...
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14 Construction Apps for Project Managers in 2014
Apple’s App Store recently topped 1 million apps, with approximately 25,000 new apps being added every day, or one every 3.5 seconds. For construction, the store has more than 10,000 good and...
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How Will the Polar Vortex Affect Construction Through 2014?
Something’s wrong when a term like “polar vortex” is trending on Twitter. Since early December bone-chilling cold and record snow have gripped the much of the nation. For the construction industry, now...
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Fall Protection and OSHA Compliance: What You Need to Know
We recently published an article about the 46% jump in OSHA violations from 2012 to 2013. Not surprisingly, fall protection topped the list, again, with more than 8,000 violations, or 33 percent more...
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Construction Industry Digs into Social Media for New Opportunities
It’s interesting how a few hard years can be a catalyst of change. Construction is a great example. The economic downturn forced builders to find new ways to grow business. Enter social media. Though...
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Top 50 Tech Firms for Construction
The secret’s out; construction is going high-tech. From mobile apps that empower project managers to cloud-based collaboration tools to the widely used BIM, there’s no shortage of new technology for...
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Important Tips for Site Selection and Preconstruction Preparation
Any building project, whether traditional or modular construction, takes a certain amount of planning and preparation before construction can get underway. Here’s a quick rundown as to what you can...
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Modular Construction Transforms Office Space for Millennials
According to a Hireology.com (based on statistics from the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), there are 80 million young adults in the U.S. today who were born between 1976 and 2001. This group is...
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