A recent survey found only one in five surveyed construction firms met the criteria of being ready for the future, according to KPMG’s Future Ready Index. The defining characteristic that makes them ready? Innovation.
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Steel Construction: Faster, Cheaper, and Greener
Twenty times stronger than wood, highly recyclable, and fire-resistant. When it comes to metals, steel really is in a class of its own. It’s prized as a construction material for its high tensile strength and … about Steel Construction: Faster, Cheaper, and Greener
Technological Breakthroughs That Will Reshape Construction’s Future
Here are some of the dramatic shifts futurists and analysts believe the industry should prepare for in the coming decades.
Top Tips for Producing a Successful Virtual Conference
Many conferences and trade shows have gone virtual in 2020 because of COVID-19. If done right, online events can foster all the outcomes as those that happen in-person, while offering some unexpected benefits. Event experts … about Top Tips for Producing a Successful Virtual Conference
Realizing the Potential for Virtual Construction Education
Jobsite recently spoke with Diana Eidenshink, President of the ACE Mentor Program, and Paulette Dallas, ACE’s Western Regional Director, to discuss the organization’s shift to the virtual environment.
Earthquake Sensors Make it Easier and Safer to Detect Damage
Pasadena-based Kinemetrics is one company specializing in earthquake and building monitoring technology. It offers sensor-based systems installed throughout a building which gather and transmit seismic data, measuring an earthquake’s severity, duration and more.
NRP Group Is On A Mission
“What are we doing with the building to make it more than just a building?” The question comes from NRP co-founder David Heller. It’s a familiar one to Ken Weinberg, NRP’s Vice President of Construction.
5 Ways Construction Can Make Projects More Sustainable
Here are five ways the construction industry can make an impact by making projects more sustainable.
Home Construction Demand Surges, Even as Other Sectors Slow
Global business is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. That uncertainty is reflected in not just the stock market, but the overall economic sentiment. Wild swings in the stock market, coupled with general … about Home Construction Demand Surges, Even as Other Sectors Slow
Construction Leaders Share Their Advice for Working in the Trades
Procore Technologies recently spoke to some leading trade professionals and asked them what advice would they give to someone who's considering a career in the trades.
