3 Ways General Contractors Can Improve Communication with Owners
A general contractor’s job is getting projects built. But much of the day-to-day work involved comes down to communication. And at no time is good communication more important than...
4 Ways Contractors Can Build a Team-Based Work Culture
Generation gaps, lack of trust, competing priorities, lack of open communication: These factors can slow down construction projects and even chip away at safety. But a company...
Corporate Spaces that Give Back
Many big corporations can be generous when it comes to making charitable contributions. They also encourage their employees to volunteer in the community. But some companies are...
Advice for Retrofitting an Office Space
When retrofitting an office space, designers focus on three main objectives: increased sustainability, improved ergonomics, and enhanced wellness. Spaces must be adapted with a...
The Power of Corporate Volunteering
A good business deal is often described as a win-win because both sides benefit. But companies that support volunteerism can enjoy a win-win-win, with benefits going to three...
Protecting Construction Workers from Asbestos Contamination
In theory, most construction workers should never encounter asbestos, which is known to increase the risk of asbestos-related lung disease and cancer when the fibers get airborne...
From Eyesores to Eye Candy: Transforming Urban Brownfield Sites
Brownfields suffer from reputations that might be described as toxic. These urban landscapes, often abandoned industrial properties, come with environmental concerns and often...
Prepare Employees for Daylight Saving Time
For someone who gets seven or more hours of sleep a night, losing an hour when it’s time to spring ahead on Sunday, March 12 shouldn’t be the end of the world. But most people...
Latest Ways to Repair Potholes
Drivers can make dangerous, sudden moves to avoid them. If a street is really loaded with potholes, they slow down traffic. Then there’s vehicle damage: The American Automobile...
10 U.S. Cities with the Biggest Infrastructure Budgets for 2017
Future infrastructure spending is anyone’ s guess — if Donald Trump’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure investment plan comes to fruition, cranes could be dotting the skylines...