Understanding Green Retrofitting
Green retrofitting is the process of updating legacy buildings to lower their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Eco-friendly structures do more than help the...
6 Ways GCs Can Keep Projects on Schedule
By Emily Newton
General contractors can use a few key tactics to keep projects on schedule easily. These tips can help you reduce pesky delays...
Q &A with Maude Beaupied, Michel Beaupied Enterprises, Inc.
In honor of Women in Construction, meet Maude Beaupied with Michel Beaupied Enterprises, Inc. in Rawdon, Quebec, Canada, where she is a specialized laborer...
Turn the Tables on Equipment Downtime with Better Training & Maintenance
Innovative construction equipment maintenance processes and training programs can minimize downtime and maximize the value of your equipment. Every piece of heavy equipment requires...
How to Effectively Inspect a Worksite for Hazards and Safety Issues
There are many reasons why regular safety inspections are an important part of the construction process. Inspections can protect the health and happiness of...
Construction of New Virginia General Assembly in 4K Time-lapse Video
Watch the complete construction of the Virginia General Assembly building, located in downtown Richmond.For seven years, EarthCam documented the construction of the 15-story, 12,000-person capacity building,...
Your Seven Steps to Solving Problems
By Mitzi Perdue
YOUR SEVEN STEPS FOR SOLVING A PROBLEM IN THE FIELD
Step 1: Describe the Problem.
Do this in writing. Often, you’ll find that simply...
Next-generation Safety Rails Are Changing the Construction Industry
By Debra Hilmerson
Two-by-four and lightweight steel construction safety guardrails are gradually becoming things of the past as more general contractors adopt more durable systems...
2 Ways to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure on Jobsites
It’s been called the ‘silent killer,’ and for good reason. Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous threats because it gives no clear...
How to Use Credit Cards to Optimize Construction Spending in the...
In the construction industry, decision-making is driven by the needs of the field.
When it comes to purchasing power, employees are often reliant on credit...