There are two really important questions the commercial construction industry needs to answer right now: where exactly are we today and where are we headed in the future? A few…
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Let’s wrap up our series on New Year’s resolutions for construction. We have already discussed the importance of focusing on the worker and leveraging technology. Today let’s explore the topic…
Now that the infrastructure bill has ben signed, the DOT (Dept. of Transportation) among other agencies is processing applications for some of that available money. The DOT’s FAA (Federal Aviation…
Branding has become the go-to word for companies large and small. Get the name out, name recognition creates buyers, be associated with winners to be a winner. If people know…
DEI: Diversity, equality, inclusion. What do those words mean in regard to employment and recruiting and technology today? Consultants at Deloitte define them this way: Diversity: The characteristics with which we…
For 2022, I want to explore topics close to home: sustainable living, green homes, connected homes, and so much more. So, for this column, let’s talk about connected homes. However,…
The wind that filled sails for explorers can be harnessed to aid the energy revolution. Offshore wind farms are a growing opportunity for energy companies worldwide. But there is more…
With all the emphasis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that (finally) passed and was signed, heavy construction companies are gearing up, literally and figuratively, for an increased amount of work.…
Ford Motor Co., is well known for its impressive line of work (and leisure) trucks—the F-150 has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for 45 years. Businesses large and…
‘Tis the season for winter storms, power outages, and higher costs for energy. Driven by the climbing costs of electricity and increasing grid outages, consumers and businesses are searching for…
The 2021 Infrastructure Bill has passed and been signed into law. Now we wait to see where the money goes and what infrastructure projects will get the green light first.…
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The next generation of tool intelligence is here. A new, cordless battery platform offers more flexibility, doubles the performance, tackles health and safety challenges, and helps construction professionals manage their…
Technical high schools are often thought of as “trade schools,” focused on manual trades such as auto mechanics and wood working. That’s mostly 1950s thinking. Today’s technical schools are staffed…