How Does Sustainability Affect The Construction Industry?

The construction sector is one of the world's biggest users of natural resources. Studies show that more than 30 % of natural resource extraction...

How Geotechnical Engineering Helps Contractors Build on Solid Ground

Whether contractors are building a multi-story apartment building or a sprawling shopping center, the role of geotechnical engineer professionals inevitably affects their work. These...

The Complete Guide to Adding Temporary Power on Construction Jobsites

Temporary power is essential for construction site operations, so it is important to know where to start. Construction site power varies from one project...

How to Create an Inclusive Culture for Women in Construction

By Holly Welles There’s no denying that America continues to struggle with gender representation in the workplace. That’s evident in how the construction industry employs...

POWERS Insurance Celebrates 35 Years with “35 Acts of Kindness” Campaign

POWERS Insurance & Risk Management, a family-owned independent insurance agency, is celebrating its 35th anniversary on April 1st with the launch of its “35 Acts of...

Insulation Building Trends

Thanks to climate change, summers are getting hotter and the need for energy-efficient buildings is growing exponentially. Add the need and desire for sustainable...

Unveiling Hidden Risks: How Equipment Inspections Improve Operations

Equipment inspection is pivotal in improving construction operations in several crucial ways. Inspections let you act proactively, identifying potential issues before they escalate into...

Drone Safety on the Jobsite

By Teari Tennon When a large company is looking into starting a drone program, objections may arise around risk. Safety personnel, lawyers, or executives may...
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3 Construction Industry Trends Continuing in 2019

by Chris King The construction industry continued to grow throughout 2018, even as labor shortages plagued different sectors. Unemployment in the industry reached a record low...
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Mobile Technology: Construction’s Secret Weapon

As we head into construction’s busiest time of year, contractors and suppliers operating in the residential and commercial building supply arena are turning to technology to...