Changes to Construction Safety: Protocols for Your Firm
One important area that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 is construction safety. The pandemic has shown us that the construction industry needs even higher standards for safety and health. Our most asked question has been “What are GC’s doing to keep their people safe from COVID-19?” We have spoken to many industry leaders and used our researchers to locate the best manuals being used right now. As a guide,we’ve used what we feel is the best safety manual for COVID-19 in regard to minimizing the risk of every staff member. READ MORE
While COVID-19 has certainly had a critical impact on the construction industry, this might actually be the ideal time to hire new employees. After the threat from the coronavirus dwindles down, the talent shortage in the industry will remain. Taking a proactive approach to hiring now can put you at an advantage. Below are some reasons why now may be an ideal time to hire and how you can get ahead of the curve.READ MORE
How Covid-19 is Forcing Construction Firms to be More Agile COVID-19 is forcing many firms in the construction industry to become more agile. An agile mindset emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. This mindset has helped construction firms to address the challenges of working remotely and enact the strategies they need to succeed during the ongoing pandemic. READ MORE
A Robotic Dog Becomes Part of Swinerton's Construction Technology Arsenal Swinerton, the national construction services provider, is among the GCs that are embracing construction technology is various ways. It is using high-definition 3D scanning technology to provide clients with such benefits as time-stamping work with preserved historical data, minimizing client travel
thanks to remote walk-through capabilities, and coordinating subcontractors with an eye toward minimizing change orders and errors. READ MORE
Strategies to Prepare for Life After COVID-19 in Commercial Construction What will construction look like after the coronavirus pandemic has passed? It’s a question everyone in the industry is thinking about right now. Firms need to start planning for the aftermath now so when the pandemic comes to end, they can make the transition back into normalcy easily. Here are some strategies to prepare for life after COVID-19 in commercial construction.READ MORE
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