Due to the pandemic, many construction companies are experiencing supply and demand disruptions, making it difficult to establish a relationship or routine with your suppliers. Here are some tips to better manage your supplier relationships during this disruption: Long Term Agreements Whenever you create a long term agreement with suppliers, you are also creating…
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…
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…
Due to the coronavirus, sawmills had to shut down lumber production which led to a housing plunge. As the market continues to recover, there is still not enough lumber to supply the active housing market. Due to the shortage, the timeline for the construction of homes is delayed as well as making deadlines for renovation…
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…
The lasting impacts of COVID-19 have left companies constantly adjusting practices and operations to maintain the safety of all employees. This heavily influenced operation procedures for the construction industry to maintain the safety of all employees. Response plans and building timelines have been adjusted to comply with all safety regulations, while teams were revised for…
This year has presented the world with a variety of impacts that have changed not only our lives but the industries we work in. As we adapt and evolve with those changes, the trends in the construction industry have seen an interesting change. Below are the top five trends in the construction industry due to…
While many businesses are beginning to return to work, the threat of COVID-19 is still very real. Employees are eager to get back to their jobs, but that does not mean they need to put themselves and their loved ones at risk. Below are a few tips to keep construction workers safe during the COVID-19...