Construction equipment is the key to a successful work environment and should be updated regularly to improve performance. Certain equipment endures hard labor that might make it less efficient over time. It is important to know when and why to upgrade construction equipment. Increased Productivity It is no surprise that newer equipment works at…
New technologies are constantly evolving, especially in the construction field. One tactic used is 3D printing. It has many advantages and will continue to be used in the future for many reasons. Growth 3D printing first made its appearance in the construction industry in 2004, when it built a simple wall. Now, it is…
Concrete is the foundation of almost everything in the construction industry. With the supply and demand of concrete always changing, especially since COVID-19, we can expect to see a huge demand boom for the concrete and cement industry. The constant building of highways, bridges and roads results in the high demand for certain materials…
Green construction is the way of creating a healthy environment based on certain principles including conserve, reuse, recycle, protect nature and create non toxic/healthy products. The goal is to reduce the construction industry’s impact on the environment. Green construction is on the rise and can be done with using sustainable materials and using certain methods. …
With today’s technology, artificial intelligence is everywhere, even in construction. This new technology can easily mimic human intelligence and reduce labor. It can also monitor workers safety making a big impact in the construction industry. Mimic Machinery Artificial intelligence uses pattern recognition and different algorithms to mimic certain machinery. It collects all the data…
In the past few years, the supply and demand of construction materials has significantly increased. With the pandemic, most suppliers have changed their ways of providing products as well as the way products are received. Due to the pandemic and other circumstances, many factories and businesses closed up or even shut down. This caused…
A successful construction project always requires a solid foundation (both literally and figuratively). One important aspect of the beginning stages of a project is the pro-forma process management must complete, consisting of budgets and timelines that are forecasted in order to ensure the project will be profitable within the client’s model. However, the course of…
Many construction companies are battling the summer heat, but the difference now compared to previous years is the unusually high temperatures in areas that have been previously cooler than reported this year. The Pacific Northwest experienced temperatures skyrocket and break multiple records. The thermometer soared to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland and 108 degrees Fahrenheit…
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…