As modular grows in popularity and architects find new uses for prefab, three industries are best suited to take advantage of the benefits of building offsite. A report by McGraw-Hill Construction says healthcare, commercial warehousing, and the hotel industry would reap the greatest rewards by choosing modular. Bayside Marina Hotel, Yokohama, Japan Healthcare Hospitals and similar outpatient Read More »
Blog Category: Industry Insights
5 Big Benefits of In-factory Construction
Most people know that in-factory construction is faster than traditional, site-built construction. But there are several more advantages to in-factory building. Here are a few that may impact your decision on where to build. 1. Precision Assembly The repeatable nature of in-factory construction allows builders to continuously improve equipment and processes that cannot be reproduced Read More »
How to Improve Safety Performance and TRIR
Keeping people injury free at work and at the job site is always the top priority. With that said, Total Recordable Injury Rate, commonly known as TRIR, is an indicator that can help your company assess your safety performance and how other companies assess you. TRIR is determined using the following calculation: Total OSHA recordable Read More »
Top 5 Challenges for General Contractors in 2018
2018 presents great opportunities and equally great challenges for general contractors. The promise of a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure by the new administration gives hope of a decade-long boost to the entire industry. Aside from President Trump’s infrastructure plan, Dodge Data and Analytics is forecasting a 5 percent year-over-year growth — a moderate but Read More »
U.S. Infrastructure Earns D+ in 2017 ASCE Report Card; Let’s Get Building
If the American infrastructure were someone’s child, it’d be grounded for a month and lose a year’s worth of screen privileges after bringing home a report card as poor as its latest one. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently issued its quadrennial Infrastructure Report Card, which assesses the ability to meet current and Read More »
Fort McMurray Lives: WillScot Impacted & Supports Recovery Efforts
You have worked hard – and lovingly – to make your house a home. At work, you team up with your colleagues to provide a service to others as well as connect with them on a personal level. This is your second home and family. Imagine then rising on a May morning and the skies Read More »