Phoenix is a city that matches the mythical bird of fire it is named after in temperatures. But that’s not all that’s high and flying there. It has a strong economy with a GDP of $272.113 Billion (2019). The average weekly wage is $1,131 in the metro area. City dwellers […]
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How Can You Prevent Common Construction Risks And Problems?
Construction accidents on job sites are common and predictable. Avoiding them can be challenging as many construction projects involve dangerous processes. Contractors find it challenging to manage construction processes sometimes. As workers have to work at various heights, with electricity, and more. These things pose serious dangers for workers and […]
Importance of Construction Site Hoarding and Types of Hoardings
Hoardings are one of the important parts of the safety procedures in any construction site. They play a vital role in informing the public and the site workers about any debris coming up in the nearby road. For the protection, safety, and possible risk reduction, they are an important tool […]
5 Uses of Construction Cameras
The competition in today’s construction industry is intense and firms are faced with the dilemma of how to increase their competitiveness. One of the best strategies that construction firms employ in order to adapt to an ever-changing world is to leverage technology. There have been many technological advancements in recent […]
3 Construction Technologies That Are Enhancing Productivity in The Field
Technology has evolved and changed at a tremendous pace in the last few decades and has touched every aspect of human life. Modern-day construction and allied sectors are no different. With rapid advancements in technology, development is no more than tiring tedious thing as it was perceived as, once upon […]
Amazing Machines – From the Farm to The Construction Site
What crane do you use to construct the tallest building on the planet? How do you harvest millions of heads of broccoli? Why did a jar of popcorn butter throw a spanner in the works at an Amazon fulfillment center? We look at a few of the amazing machines used […]
Want to Buy a New Home This Year? – Check Out the 2018 New Construction Forecast
The values of homes are increasing across. However, various markets could have a different series of problems or issues. House costs are picking up. However, it is taking place at a moderate speed compared to the rest of the nation. Houses in walking distance to stores are also popular. Anything […]
6 Reasons to Use Time Lapse Videos in Your Construction Business
Time-lapse photography enables viewers to watch a scene (that took place for months, or even years) transpire in a matter of minutes. This happens when a series of photos, taken at a regular interval, are viewed at a faster rate (versus the one used to capture them). As a result, […]
Top BIM Benefits to the Construction Industry
AEC fraternity is aware that Building Information Modeling (BIM) enhances efficiency and users are bestowed with several benefits. BIM users have realized the potentials of BIM in form of cutting down on the rework by re-keying information into BIM ready 3D models or making changes on the construction site. However; […]
New Contractor Gets Construction Work Underway Again on Lincoln Eastern Bypass
Following the scandal of Carillion, Lincoln County Council reported that it has terminated its contract with the financially troubled contractor. A new contractor Galliford Try has taken over the contract and will be responsible for carrying out the remaining construction work on the Lincoln Eastern Bypass project. Work resumed almost […]
Why Every Construction Site Needs Proper Scaffolding
Scaffolding has become more and more popular as regulation and an understanding of safety has become more prominent. Not only does this help with safety, but it enables a better job to be completed with fewer workers – given the increased safety. The diversity of the structure also means that […]
The Value of Online Construction Calculators
A calculator may seem like a simple gadget, but who really wants to sit down with a pen and paper and do complex calculations for hours, and then apply the somewhat correct results to a project that’s, again, going to take hours? Calculators remove the boring and time-consuming part of […]