Category: Building & Construction

During the last year, labor shortages, skyrocketing prices from lumber to steel, and Covid restrictions dramatically impacted construction industry trends. Owners and developers delayed or canceled projects while existing work faced challenges from supply chain disruptions, inflation, and more stringent regulation. These obstacles highlighted the industry’s need to fully harness technology and consider sustainability strategies

Innovations like drones, virtual reality, and worker wearables can provide critical safety solutions Fatality statistics are driving the adoption of construction safety technology. The most recent construction data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Bureau of Labor is unsettling. Construction worksite fatalities have risen over the last two years, reaching a 12-year

Policy leaders and building professionals are working to reduce fossil fuel pollution with new energy and building codes and practices Despite commercial building sector slowdowns due to COVID, states have pressed forward with new construction programs for climate protection. California is leading the way. New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Maine, and Colorado are following with new

Contractors and building professionals who plan to build their share in the market should embrace these construction industry innovations The construction industry faced challenges during 2020 – project delays, labor shortages, operational restrictions, and disrupted supply chains. Dodge Data & Analytics reports commercial construction fell by 16% in 2020 and residential construction also had double-digit

We’re providing a recap of the National Glass Association’s most recent NGA Glass Conference. Sessions provided deep dives into current updates to energy and safety codes and legislation. With updates typically made every three years, it’s critical to learn about incremental changes each cycle. Here is what’s leading glass industry news and trends right now: Bird-Friendly Glazing

In 2020, the U.S. GDP from construction is projected to be 690.12 Billion USD. The global construction industry currently represents about 13% of global GDP with a likely increase to 15% in 2020. And yet, up until recently, the construction industry has not fully embraced technology. Historically, it has been one of the least digitized