Keys to Appealing to the Millennial Workforce

Keys to Appealing to the Millennial Workforce

By Matt Storey, Justin Brodnax, and Sam McMath Millennials will make up 50 percent of the labor market by 2020 (Millennials + Work, Department 26 Strategic Intelligence), so, in an industry where 89 percent of contractors report difficulty finding qualified workers to...
Overcoming Schedule Delays

Overcoming Schedule Delays

The Big Day at Reid Chapel When delays beyond our control moved our renovation completion date right up against the first scheduled wedding at Reid Chapel on Samford University’s campus, our team did what we do best – met the deadline and put our...
Three Lean Practices to Help the Design Process

Three Lean Practices to Help the Design Process

By Nikolas Fowler, Project Executive When we’re involved early in the planning process, we can better help the team stay aligned with project goals. That’s exactly what one of our Texas multifamily teams is doing. By managing the preconstruction process, working with...
Robotics in Construction

Robotics in Construction

A Labor Shortage Solution When tasked with renovating the Poff Federal Building in Roanoke, Virginia, our team found an innovative solution to increase masonry production when met with challenges around skilled labor shortages in the area and obtaining the necessary...
3 Keys to Being Resilient in the Eye of a Storm

3 Keys to Being Resilient in the Eye of a Storm

By Brandon Dexter and Mike McKenney, General Superintendents Resiliency has become a key word on construction sites across the Southeast, especially after 2017’s eventful fall. The memory of the two Category Four hurricanes, Harvey and Irma that hit within 10 days of...