The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including school construction. With many students learning remotely for the past year, there has not been a significant need for new schools or renovations. Following COVID, though, many schools will have to renovate their facilities to improve safety. This will lead [...]
While most people don’t necessarily think construction and working from home go hand-in-hand, not all construction careers take place solely on-site. If you have an interest in construction, you may have a role that can be done at least part of the time remotely. Some examples include good construction leadership, construction recruiting, [...]
One significant consequence of the pandemic is that people are spending more time at home. This means that there is an increased demand for new home construction when people can afford it. Unfortunately, home listings are not that easy to find because of the slowdown in construction. This does appear to be [...]
The use of technology had already been on the rise, but COVID’s arrival accelerated some aspects of that growth. Adopting technologies offers those in construction careers even more benefits, and construction contractors who take advantage of the latest technology set themselves up to thrive. New Productivity Technology Is Still Necessary Recent research [...]
The pandemic has had many unexpected effects on a range of industries, including construction and food service. Within this industry, restaurant construction has started to shift to focus on drive-thrus instead of dine-in establishments. More Restaurant Construction Focusing on Drive-thrus The most significant change in restaurant construction is balancing dine-in and drive-thrus [...]
Construction firms are having issues finding skilled workers to fill job roles, and when they do, they are more expensive to hire. This trend is affecting all aspects of the construction sector. The nonresidential construction is particularly hard-hit. The Drop in Construction Employees in Recent Months Looking at the figures from recent [...]
Between the skilled labor crisis and reduced demand for new projects, the construction industry has recently faced plenty of challenges. However, there is now some good news for the industry thanks to the billions of relief for construction projects in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. Exploring the Funds in the Relief Package [...]
Many in construction leadership roles now wonder whether they should incentivize vaccination for their employees who are hesitant to receive the vaccine. This is particularly important given recent research indicating that those in construction careers are less likely to get the vaccine voluntarily. Many Construction Workers Are Hesitant About Vaccination One of [...]
Running a construction business can be a challenge, especially given the unique conditions of the past year. PPP loans and tax breaks offer some alternatives to good construction leadership, making it easier to maintain employees during this labor crisis. Recent changes to the PPP loans mean that you need to stay up-to-date [...]
In fostering a healthy virtual culture, it is important to emphasize diversity and inclusion. Studies have shown that construction companies that have inclusive work cultures experience many benefits, including higher employee engagement, higher retention rates, and improved efficiency. These tips will help you make inclusion a priority in the virtual environment. Build [...]
