December 2024

  • Building the Construction Industry for the Future

    Building the Construction Industry for the Future0

    Anthony Perera, Exuma Capital Partners The construction industry stands at a crossroads where traditional practices meet new technology practices. From remote video inspections to project management platforms streamlining processes, these innovations are changing how contractors operate. These advancements address longstanding challenges such as regulatory compliance, project efficiency, and adapting to evolving market demands. Contractors who

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  • Are You Ready to Innovate Your Personal Protective Equipment?

    Are You Ready to Innovate Your Personal Protective Equipment?0

    By Builders Mutual In the not-too-distant future, your safety coordinator will slip on a mobile mapping backpack during their daily building walkthrough. They will be able to scan and transmit 3D models of in-progress construction back to the design team and facility operators. They’ll also use the backpack to detect potential safety hazards: guardrails that

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  • A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 

    A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 0

    By Michael Zalle, Yellowbird The landscape of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a combination of technological advancements, shifting regulations, and evolving societal expectations. In 2024, businesses and organizations faced an increasingly complex set of challenges and opportunities in their efforts to protect their employees, communities, and the environment. From

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  • Streamlining Payment Processes in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency

    Streamlining Payment Processes in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency0

    By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Construction businesses are acutely aware that streamlining business —particularly payments—can lead to faster transactions and, consequently, better bottom line. This is especially crucial in the construction sector where profits are typically slim and payment processes are notoriously slow. Thankfully, the industry is now actively moving toward electronic payment systems, a vital

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  • Can A.I. Prevent Construction Accidents and Fatalities?

    Can A.I. Prevent Construction Accidents and Fatalities?0

    By Bob Tuman, safety consultant  I was right in the middle of helping a painting contractor client figure out why his workers’ compensation premium had jumped $50,000 when a New York Times article caught my attention.  As I read “A.I. Can’t Build A High Rise, But It Can Speed Up the Job” (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/business/artificial-intelligence-in-construction-real-estate.html?searchResultPosition=1) and saw

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  • Transforming Construction

    Transforming Construction0

    By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm PLLC I occupy a unique place in the construction industry. As a construction lawyer who co-built a business, I understand my clients’ positions but have enough distance from their jobs to see how things could be different. What are things the industry struggles with or inefficiencies that could be

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