Hard hats are a common PPE that construction workers have been wearing for years. Anyone entering a job site must wear one as a safety measure, but the past couple of years have introduced an upgraded version. Safety helmets are a hard hat 2.0 because they offer increased protection. The question becomes: will safety helmets…
In recent years, we have witnessed technology completely change the world around us and lead to new discoveries in every industry of the world. A San Francisco startup aimed to do just that, creating a device to change the future of construction forever. Canvas, founded in 2017, has created a robotic drywall machine consisting of…
Drones are becoming a beneficial tool to observe trends on construction sites, and provide data that can help improve efficiency and create realistic timelines. Here are a few of the benefits and uses of construction jobsite drones: Aerial Imaging While on a jobsite, aerial imaging provides important information about the construction site from angles…
Construction is a unique industry. There are many factors that can change the course of a project, its budget, and its completion. And if you’re unsure of the amount of labor needed, or have to change the number due to unexpected problems, you’re not going to have the flexibility needed to adjust in an instant. …
Managing deadlines, supplies, and worker costs is the best way to execute a successful project. Controlling all aspects efficiently and effectively is the key to success while implementing realistic expectations, factors, and costs. For example the past year, maybe longer, has experienced a labor shortage in the construction industry with more opportunities and fields of…
As communities grow, a plan for diverting water becomes increasingly necessary. Stormwater runoff can overwhelm city sewers and can potentially damage local streams and rivers through erosion. Handling the stormwater near its source can eliminate community future costly repairs due to erosion or flooding. retention pond Retention ponds are used as a stormwater control structure…
Customers are looking for solutions, and the last thing a client wants to hear is “No”. In the long run, this does not impart much confidence nor credibility. Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. has been finding innovative ways to say “Yes!” to our clients, satisfying their needs consistently since 1984. Jerdon holds over 27 years of professional…
HeidelbergCement partners with Swansea University researchers in installing and operating a green hydrogen test unit at their construction site in the United Kingdom. The collaboration between the two is a prime example of companies within the construction industry turning to greener alternatives to help reduce emissions. The project’s goal is to find ways to maintain…
As a new administration adjusts to their positions within our government, many are asking what their plans are. Particularly, the construction industry is questioning Biden’s infrastructure plan. The “Build Back Better” plan invests $2 trillion over a span of 4 years to complete tasks such as repair roads, bridges, and ports, creating affordable housing, improving…
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and Democratic candidate for the presidency Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as Transportation Secretary by the Senate. Following his confirmation, Buttigieg noted the work to be done in the transportation sector and potential overcomings but stated he was optimistic about the future. During his campaign for the…