Between a labor shortage, a higher cost of lumber and steel and interruptions due to COVID-19, the construction industry is still enduring an array of supply chain challenges. Some businesses are turning to mobile offices as a prebuilt alternative to new construction, and skipping the supply chain issues altogether. Below are some ways that mobile Read More »
A 2021 survey from The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) revealed that 89% of contractors are struggling to find workers. This construction labor shortage, according to Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) is also predicted to grow to as much as 512,000 workers by 2023, a gap that could severely bottleneck projects for the already Read More »
Ahead of big holiday shopping in the U.S. and Canada, retailers have braced for another challenging season amid ongoing supply chain issues. To help you navigate these challenges, we’ve analyzed the top supply chain problems impacting retail and tips for how to mitigate them. Supply Chain Impact on Retail The breakdown of the global supply Read More »
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of the top construction violations. To help you keep your eye on the biggest safety risks, we’ve compiled the top 10 and what you can do to prevent these from happening at your job site. 1. Fall Protection By far, the most cited Read More »
In order to meet your project building deadlines, it’s important to understand and plan for any required local, state and federal building codes, permits and inspections. To help get you started, we’ve compiled a quick guide of modular building codes and permits below so you can begin checking items off your list. Modular Building Codes Read More »
With the postponed 2020 Olympic Games kicking off later this week, all eyes are on Tokyo to execute a successful event. Though the usual torch of global anticipation and camaraderie has been passed on to this summer’s Games, the event will be anything but typical. Following the event planning advice from the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Read More »
