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How 20 Different Construction Teams Manage Their Projects

February 17, 2017 Shane Hedmond

The following is a guest post from Kari at Appfluence, maker of Priority Matrix, a priority management solution that helps construction teams execute more effectively, by centralizing project information and enhancing communication.

As a manager, it’s not uncommon to ask yourself, ‘am I doing this right?’ Even the most experienced managers in the construction industry consistently strive to learn different methods of management that allow them to increase their team efficiency and deliver more successful projects.

Same Day Deliveries to Pros Coming to a Home Depot Near You

February 10, 2017 Shane Hedmond

An acquisition of Interline, a home repair and maintenance products firm, and a 2 year trial run of delivery services has positioned The Home Depot (THD) to begin offering same day deliveries for professionals.

[Infographic] Modular vs Traditional Construction

January 26, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Adding more space to premises, be it a domestic property or another premises such as a clinic, school or college, comes at a price.

It is expensive to have the building designed and built, especially using traditional methods. There are is also the question of disruption with contractors on site.

There is a viable alternative: modular construction.

3 Construction Workers Died in Florida After Collapsing During Underground Work

January 23, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Tragedy struck a Florida construction company last week after 3 construction workers passed away while working underground below a newly paved road. Another volunteer firefighter is in critical condition, and possibly in a coma according to WSVN Miami, after entering the manhole trying to save the victims.

[VIDEO] 6 Story Parking Garage Collapses During Demolition

January 20, 2017 Shane Hedmond

No matter how fun demolitions and demolition videos might be, there’s an inherent danger to performing them that cannot be overlooked. Just last year, a different parking garage collapsed during a demolition in Houston, Texas, which landed on one of the excavators performing the work. Thankfully, no one was injured in that collapse, but it could have been much worse.

How Technology Is Making Construction Sites Safer

January 17, 2017 Shane Hedmond

The following is a guest post written by David B. Lever.

When construction sites are safer, then productivity increases as well as profits. More construction safety means less time lost due to accidents, lower insurance premiums, and less money spent repairing damaged equipment.

9 Ways Contractors Got Arrested in 2016

January 13, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Photo by Victor, CC BY 2.0 — Photo by Victor, CC BY 2.0

Jobsite pressures, such as time crunches and monetary issues can quickly tempt otherwise good people into making some pretty poor decisions. There are also others who use their construction business as a front for other illegal activities. Many people were arrested for a variety of reasons in 2016 and the list below should serve as both a reminder and a warning for those considering making bad decisions.

The 13 Coolest Construction Projects of 2016

January 12, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Every day, construction workers from around the world are doing amazing things on their specific job sites. In our minds, the coolest projects are any project that a construction worker is proud to have built, one made with care and quality. There are other factors that we consider to be cool, as well, including those that break down barriers and allow other companies to realize something they previously thought may not have been possible are actually possible. Many of the projects we chose for this year’s list highlight workers acting as pioneers for a specific type of construction and allowing the construction industry to grow by trying new things.

12 Times Animals Interacted with Construction Sites in 2016

January 10, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped. — Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped.

Many construction projects involve clearing heavily wooded and untouched areas, which can cause many complications, including interaction with unknown wildlife. It’s important for all companies to understand the impact their construction work can have on wildlife, not only to avoid costly issues with government regulations, but also be good stewards of the environment. Below are 12 stories from 2016 where construction projects interacted with wildlife and how each situation was handled.

Tips for Avoiding Traffic Congestion During Road and Bridge Construction

December 22, 2016 Shane Hedmond

photo by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CC BY 2.0

One thing almost everyone agrees on: America’s infrastructure needs fixing.

Another thing most people agree on: No one enjoys the traffic congestion that results from bridge, road, and utility construction work.

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