Guillaume Le Gouic | Construction Executive The U.S. construction industry is facing a tech revolution that’s upending the roles of skilled workers. Many traditional contractors are struggling to embrace the new technologies customers increasingly demand, while the industry struggles to attract young professionals. According to the latest American Community Survey data, the median age of a… Continue reading Modern Tools Are Key to Future-Proofing the Construction Industry
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A Lawyer’s Perspective on Current Issues Dominating the Construction Industry
Melanie A. McDonald | Saxe Doernberger & Vita Some of the hot topics dominating the construction industry today include the impacts of COVID-19, government testing and vaccine mandates, cyber security, and the evolving role of general counsel. This article provides a summary review of those topics. a. The Economic Impact of COVID-19 for Project OwnersProject… Continue reading A Lawyer’s Perspective on Current Issues Dominating the Construction Industry
Smart Construction and the Future of the Construction Industry
Caroline A. Harcourt, James W. McPhillips and Adam J. Weaver | Gravel2Gavel “Smart Construction” is a loose term but generally refers to the development and use of processes and applications that improve construction planning and the management of projects (thereby potentially streamlining costs of construction). The increased deployment of collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams,… Continue reading Smart Construction and the Future of the Construction Industry
Construction Industry Trends And Predictions Through 2021 And Beyond: Insurance And Emerging Threats
Krista D. Warren | Brennan Manna & Diamond A 2021 survey identified three key issues impacting the construction industry in 2021: (1) the financial health of contractors; (2) the continuing risk of the pandemic; and (3) technology driving productivity, but also increasing the risk of cybersecurity threats. With this backdrop, insurance premiums in the construction industry are… Continue reading Construction Industry Trends And Predictions Through 2021 And Beyond: Insurance And Emerging Threats
Disrupt a Broken Industry—The Industrial Construction Sandbox
Brian Sayre | Construction Executive The existing built environment structure—arguably—is antiquated and must be disrupted to meet the rapidly changing demands of the industry. The built environment struggles with labor shortages, addressing demand, sustainability needs, cost controls, affordability and efficiency gains. Even with the advancement of emerging technology trends, the construction industry still lags behind… Continue reading Disrupt a Broken Industry—The Industrial Construction Sandbox