Common Construction Site Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Common Construction Site Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Every industry carries a risk of workplace accidents, but construction sites can present dangers that have the potential to lead to serious injury, and in worst case scenarios even death. To help increase the awareness of some of the high-risk situations you might encounter, here are a few common construction site hazards and some suggestions…

Tips to Make Your Next Build More Sustainable

Tips to Make Your Next Build More Sustainable

The idea of going green is more than just a trend. It is an idea that is here to stay. These days, there are many strategies, both large and small, to help make a commercial build more sustainable and eco-friendly. Here are some tips that can help make your next building project more sustainable:  Sustainability…

5 Benefits of Recycling Construction Materials

5 Benefits of Recycling Construction Materials

Remember that saying, “reduce, reuse, recycle”? It’s more than just a chant that can get stuck in your head. Construction and demolition (C&D) can create an alarming amount of waste, and recycling as much of this material as possible is one small, but an impactful step in doing your part for the environment. Although it…

7 Tips For a Safe Construction Site

7 Tips For a Safe Construction Site

The construction industry can be a dangerous one, with thousands of injuries- and even fatalities- every year. The good news is the majority of these are preventable, and prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some ways to stay safe are things we commonly overlook and don’t think about daily. Here are seven site…

5 Things to Have Prepared for Your Initial Design Build Meeting

5 Things to Have Prepared for Your Initial Design Build Meeting

When embarking on a new building project, selecting a design-build firm is the first, most pivotal step toward building a trusting partnership for design and construction. Once you choose your partner for this project, the next important move you will make is your initial meeting. This is everyone’s opportunity to establish expectations, and align on…

7 Benefits of Green Building

7 Benefits of Green Building

An effort by designers and builders to create buildings in a way that enhances the positive impact construction has on the environment. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of constructing an eco-friendly structure, or green building.   Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Buildings in the United States are responsible for nearly 40% of the country’s…

5 Tips to Keep Your Construction Project Running Smoothly From Start to Finish

5 Tips to Keep Your Construction Project Running Smoothly From Start to Finish

Construction projects are faced with elements of constant change, from unexpected weather to surprise costs. With so many factors that can impact the progress of construction and create bumps along the way, it can be an uphill battle to keep a project running smoothly from start to finish. Here are a few tips to keep your next…