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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.


The Importance of Stakeholder Alignment in Construction Projects
Construction is rarely a solo endeavor. On capital programs and complex commercial projects, multiple stakeholders are involved from start to finish: Owners and asset managers Tenant representatives Architects and engineers General contractors and subcontractors Municipal agencies and inspectors End users and operations teams Each group has its own priorities, pressures, and points of view. Aligning these groups — and keeping them aligned — is critical to delivering projects
Sep 253 min read


Trust and Transparency: Why Construction Relationships Matter More Than Ever
Construction has always been a relationship-driven industry. But in today’s environment — shaped by supply chain volatility, labor...
Aug 192 min read


Future-Proofing Your Facilities: Smart Investments in Site Infrastructure
For many property owners and operators, site infrastructure is often treated as a secondary concern — something to be addressed only when...
Aug 82 min read


From Budget to Closeout: What Corporate Clients Should Expect From Their General Contractor
For corporate and institutional owners, construction is often not their core business — but getting it right has major implications....
Jul 102 min read


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
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