When was the last time you conducted or requested maintenance on your construction equipment? Just like your car or truck, your job site machinery will continue to operate more efficiently for a longer period of time if you care for it properly. Here are ten steps you can take to maintain your heavy machinery for…
You’ve probably been around longtime construction supervisors who begin a story with, “Back in my day, we didn’t have [some piece of technology]. We had to [do it the old-school way].” It’s true that technology has drastically changed the construction industry in so many ways. But one thing’s for certain: there will be even more…
Electricity on demand is one of America’s most monumental achievements, and it’s also one of the modern comforts that is most taken for granted. What’s equally overlooked – probably because it’s largely invisible – is the destructive force that electricity can wield if it is mishandled. One of the day-to-day scenarios, when the potential for…
It makes sense that pilots of commercial jets, small fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and anything else that flies through the air must be licensed to do so. Similarly, a license is also required for any equipment operator in Massachusetts who wishes to lift anything off the ground. This authorization is afforded by the possession of a…
Permission is required for construction projects in the state of Massachusetts. In other words, only projects that have been legally permitted – as evidenced by the possession of the required government-issued permits – may be initiated, continued, or completed. Ensuring that all of the necessary permits have been obtained prior to construction is a primary…
Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. It allows your company to pitch its best ideas for the best possible costs, helping your company to stand out from the competition – if it’s a good estimation. As the world gets increasingly more complicated with more things to keep track of by less people,…
For John Poole II, LEED AP and owner of Constructonomics, collaboration is an essential component of a successful project. And, he says, with greater integration of design and construction, architects and contractors are actually talking much more before and during construction. “The days of, ‘Me architect, you contractor,’ seem to be going by the wayside…
Paul C. Tansill, executive vice president of modular construction company Affordable Structures, has seen an explosion in modular construction in recent years as clients recognize the cost and speed advantages. His team recently completed a 16,000 square foot imaging center in downtown Atlanta, and completed the a project in six months that would’ve taken a…
“Too often, there was a disconnect between the design process, and the construction process – ideas were lost in translation, and there was a significant amount of finger-pointing between different companies.” This is a quote from Kara Wilson from the design firm New England Design And Construction when asked what inspired the company’s foundation. To…