Unpredictability is one of the biggest challenges our industry is facing. On any commercial construction project, instability and volatility in the market can threaten success. On a higher education project where schedules are set by the academic calendar and budgets...
By Tony Blass, Quality Assurance Manager Think back to the last time you chose a new paint color for your home. Did you pick the color, pass it on to your painter, and wait until the work was done to check and see how it looked on the walls? Probably not. You most...
By Paul Walker, Vice President Technology There is an ongoing cybersecurity threat that is targeting our industry, aimed at general contractors, construction companies, and their clients. These are real threats that multiple companies have fallen victim to all through...
How to Plan Complex Projects in Crowded Spaces By Greg Brooke, General Superintendent Imagine you’re visiting Florida for a summer vacation. You’ve planned the trip, bought the tickets, and booked rooms for your family. In the middle of your stay, your hotel loses...
5 Ways Preconstruction Can Create Certainty By Mark Winters, VP of Preconstruction We’ve all heard, “there’s no such thing as a sure thing.” While that’s true, in our industry there are proactive steps you can take to mitigate your risk on a project and protect your...
Is Modular Construction Right for Your Project? By Ashley Colburn, Director of SmartBuild What difference does a decade make? Well, think about this — ten years ago, Uber, Instagram, and 4G networks didn’t exist. In fact, it was this time 10 years ago that Apple first...
