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Stay ahead of the curve with perspectives on market trends, regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the construction industry. These posts offer strategic insight for owners, developers, and professionals navigating a rapidly evolving built environment.
Insights: Post-Confinement analysis from global companies and consulting firms.
With post-confinement uncertainties coming up following those few weeks spent far from our usual workplaces, many companies are...
May 305 min read
The Hidden Cost of Construction Delays — And How to Avoid Them
In commercial construction, delays aren’t just inconvenient — they are costly in ways that are often overlooked. While it’s easy to...
Apr 262 min read
Preparing California’s Economy for 2025 and Beyond
The economy was a focal point during last November’s elections, and as new federal and state leaders assume office, economic concerns...
Jan 162 min read
The State of the Mid-Size Contractor Market: Trends and Opportunities
In the dynamic world of construction, mid-size contractors play a crucial role in shaping the industry’s landscape. These companies,...
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Key OSHA Standards for Construction Safety: Ensuring a Safe Work Environment
Construction is a high-risk industry, and ensuring the safety of workers is paramount. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Jul 17, 20244 min read
U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Soar into 2024
Source: Peter Slowik, Aaron Isenstadt – https://theicct.org/us-ev-sales-soar-into-24-jan24/U.S . Electric Vehicle Sales Soar into 2024 Is...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Understanding SB 326 Inspections for California HOAs
For HOA board members in California, understanding and complying with Senate Bill 326 (SB 326) is crucial. Passed on August 30, 2019, SB...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Industry awaits next move on proposed legislation to improve truck parking in the US
Everyone in the trucking industry wants more parking. Even though strides are being made to build new sites for drivers to shut down and...
May 9, 20243 min read
Understanding Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Systems in California
How ALPR Systems Work Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems automatically capture images of vehicles and their license...
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Navigating Contractor Compliance: Mitigating Risks for Organisations
Contractor compliance is a vital process that ensures contractors adhere to an organisation’s requirements. In essence, it is an integral...
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Enhancing Parking Facilities
Privately owned commercial construction companies are increasingly taking the lead in offering parking improvement services to meet the...
Nov 8, 20233 min read
The Importance of Managing Contractor Compliance
Introduction In the realm of building ownership and facility management, the management of contractor compliance takes center stage as a...
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Emerging Developments in the Construction Sector
Presented by TOPS Marketing Over the past few years, the construction industry has undergone substantial changes due to factors like...
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Then and now: The evolution of construction safety
How safety in the industry has changed over the decades Sean Scott, current chair of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
8,000,000,000
This year the Earth will surpass the 8 billion person mark. This is a great visualization to see how the population is distributed by...
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Outdoor Retailer Patagonia Tests Solar Windows
The clothing seller tries out green energy that works via transparent cells Source: Wall Street Journal. At Patagonia Inc.’s California...
Dec 26, 20223 min read
Biogenic limestone from microalgae
In a world-first, scientists create eco-friendly cement from algae The era of sustainable construction has arrived. Every year about two...
Sep 5, 20223 min read
A Visual History of Light
This is a quick visual history of human-created light sources over the past ~400,000 years, from wood fires to candles to the electric...
Aug 26, 20221 min read
EV Charging Cables Market – A new Research Study
Report: EV Charging Cables Market by Power Supply (AC and DC), Application (Private Charging and Public Charging), Length (2-5 Meters,...
Jul 11, 20225 min read
Carpenters Shortage
Talk to a lot of carpenters, and they’ll express similarly warm feelings about their job. It’s the rare profession that doesn’t require...
May 27, 20229 min read
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