Safety First: Removing the worry of falling debris with safety nets
No matter the job, one of the biggest concerns for contractors is safety, both for workers and pedestrians. Whether work is taking place on...
Utilizing Data Collection
When it came to the Sitka Airport Project, contractor Knik Construction Co., Inc. (Knik) was looking at some tough specifications: milling ½ inch off...
Building a Culture of Collaboration
No matter the industry, managing a team means dealing with a range of personalities, priorities, and viewpoints. Balancing the needs of different involved parties,...
Going Deeper Into Construction Accounting Software
Construction accounting software offers a wide array of functionality to contractors. Most is said about the high level functionality like Job Costing, Payroll, Project...
Man Power Savings
Cranes and under-construction high-rises dot the Seattle-area skyline—a telltale sign of the building boom there. Construction hit a 10-year peak in 2016, with 65...
Today’s Fast-Track Exposed Concrete Floor Surfaces
There are many choices for interior exposed (uncovered) concrete floor surface finishes, from plain “steel trowelled” finish to exposed aggregate polished. And getting to...
Recovering Delay Damages Despite Timely Completion
Construction projects frequently encounter delays to the work. A delay which is compensable to a contractor is one that was not anticipated when the...
The Long, Long Highway
One would expect that an incredibly long highway that connects Mexico and Canada would have tons of songs, myths, and stories written about it....
Solution to Reduce Construction Risk
Three quarters of building owners and contractors have experienced a dispute or claim in the last 3 years, and nine in ten say increased...
Big Task for Small Community
Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....