Planning and executing the Olympic Games in a different city every two years is a monumental undertaking. Preparing for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China is no different. Concerns over severe weather and COVID-19 protocols aside, transforming three different zones across China for the Games, in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou with varied terrain and Read More »
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Top Construction Trends to Look For in 2022
In 2021, the construction industry faced many challenges. Labor shortages, two highly transmissible COVID-19 variants and supply chain issues all contributed to delayed projects and overall industry decline. However, despite last year’s setbacks, 2022 is predicted to be a positive year for construction, according to 91% of engineering and construction respondents in a recent industry Read More »
4 Productivity-Boosting Essentials to Add to Your Jobsite
Most people have heard of the expression, “Work smarter not harder.” But few know where to start when it comes to simplifying daily tasks at work and making their jobsite more efficient. Adding these four essential work items to your jobsite is one way to kickstart productivity and stay focused on your project. 4 Items Read More »
How Mobile Offices Are Alleviating Supply Chain Challenges
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 »
4 Ways Construction is Adapting to Labor Shortages
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 »
Top 10 OSHA Construction Violations of 2021
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 »