Category: Expert Columns
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Why Collaboration and Visualization are Important for Developers
When the developers of Hudson Yards needed to pre-sell $1.7 billion worth of luxury condos, they didn’t just order glossy renders. Instead, they invested months into an intensive collaboration with visualization specialists, architects, and sales teams. This approach might seem excessive until you consider the stakes: in today’s market, visualization can make or break a…
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Construction’s Favorite Scapegoat: Laziness | For Construction Pros
DISCLAIMER: I do know that there are individuals who exist and are lazy, but….America is not that. I recently saw an online asphalt-forum post that asked a simple and straightforward questions: “How many contractors were expecting to be shorthanded for the 2025 season?” The responses were anything but simple and straightforward. What is technically a…
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7 Data Sources That Cut Project Costs and Time
Every project, no matter how big or small, is a race against time. The longer it takes, the less profitable it is. And while shortcuts can save time, they can also lead to accidents. Striking the right balance between efficiency, productivity, profitability and ensuring worker safety is always the goal but recent data shows construction…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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The 3 Phases of Technology Adoption: Understand, Adjust and Integrate
We’re in a new era — not an entirely digital era where the type or size of iron doesn’t matter, but an era of adoption. Whether a contractor integrates machine control or optimizes their fleet by mining machine datasets, contractors are looking to gain an edge on efficiency by onboarding a total jobsite solution, including…
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Concrete’s Role in Passive House Construction
As the construction industry moves toward greener solutions, the push for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings grows. Global energy consumption for buildings accounts for nearly 40% of total energy usage. With stricter legislation, such as the focus on net-zero emissions by 2050, the pressure to build with energy efficiency has led to more projects pursuing Passive House…
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Concrete Stamping Elevates Residential Concrete Spaces
As spring encourages homeowners to refresh and renew their outdoor living spaces, one of the most effective ways to enhance these areas is through concrete stamping. Stamped concrete provides a versatile, durable solution that mimics the look of high-end materials like stone, brick, and wood—but at a fraction of the cost. For contractors, stamped concrete…
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Modernizing A Vital Stretch of I-95 in North Carolina
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As a key transportation corridor for the East Coast, I-95 plays a critical role in moving goods and travelers to their destinations. However, one particularly congested segment between Dunn and Fayetteville, North Carolina, had endured over 50 years without substantial upgrades, resulting in bottlenecks and outdated infrastructure. In late 2019, work began on a transformative…
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Building a Strong Construction Workforce Under Immigration Policy Changes
The construction industry is a major pillar of the U.S. economy, yet it’s facing an urgent and rapidly growing labor shortage. Potential deportation policies will only increase the crisis, as these shortages will lead to completion delays, potential safety hazards, and increased costs. Unfortunately, the accelerated deterioration of the labor force supply will likely be…
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Optimizing Construction Foresight With a Three-Tier Analytics Approach
In recent years, industries that are traditionally slow to embrace technology have started to leverage it for a competitive edge. The construction industry, in particular, has been late to integrate technology, but many businesses now recognize its significant value, especially in data collection. Recent research by KPMG found that more than 45% of construction companies…