Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Through Design

July 24, 2024

Ethan Harris

Although safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction industry, the increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities persists. It’s important for every team member to take responsibility for safety compliance, empowering others to take responsibility for not only their own actions but the actions of those around them.

Embracing the Change: Navigating Construction’s Most Prevalent Challenges

May 23, 2024

Chris Grant

For many decades, the construction industry has played a vital role in reshaping communities, standing as a key indicator of economic performance and prosperity. In more recent years, labor challenges have shifted the industry's progression, threatening to disrupt integral projects and new developments throughout the country. With issues such as a shortage of skilled laborers and the need for new technology and software, today’s general contractors are faced with many industry-specific challenges that require innovative strategies and effective planning to guarantee continued success.

The Real Impact of Innovative Building Solutions

April 4, 2024

Bob Boyer

In the ever-changing world of construction, creative solutions are key to moving projects forward. In an industry where tradition can take precedence over innovation, it’s important for general contractors to regularly challenge the norm; doing so can uncover modern insights that reshape the way we build the communities where we live and work.

How Rising Construction Costs are Impacting Real Estate Development

December 5, 2023

Doug Faron

To achieve deadlines and stay within budget, developers must generate solutions to the industry dilemma of rising construction costs. Examine what’s driving construction spending, how these costs are impacting developers and solutions for maintaining development momentum.

It’s Time to Bring Draw Management into the 21st Century

September 28, 2023

Billy Olson

Construction projects have many moving parts, stakeholders and dependencies. If money doesn’t flow smoothly from lender to borrower, a project can quickly become delayed. Because construction loans are funded in increments, rather than all at once, managing draws are of the utmost importance.

The Pros and Cons of Packaged Industrial Refrigeration Equipment

September 13, 2023

Brielle Scott

Industrial refrigeration systems are arguably the most critical component of a refrigerated warehouse facility. The industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, and the options are vast when planning a new project or upgrading an existing system.

No One-size-fits-all Solution for Cold Storage Design and Construction

September 13, 2023

Kathryn Hamilton, CAE

Understanding the many types of cold storage and controlled environments – food and beverage processing; food distribution; and public refrigerated warehousing – along with a plethora of product-specific terminologies, is the first step in diving into the world of its development. But there is much more to explore to understand the nuances of this sector.

What to Expect for Commercial Construction Lending in 2023

May 25, 2023

Jim Fraser

Recent years brought new stresses on the construction industry – COVID-19 shutdowns, supply chain woes, labor shortages and bank failures have slowed projects or put them entirely on hold. At the same time, the cost of capital has risen considerably.

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