3 Big Landscape Architecture Trends for Commercial Spaces

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In commercial building projects of substantial size, the aesthetics and functionality of the space’s landscape architecture can be an important consideration for owners, builders, and tenants. Several landscape architecture trends are emerging that suggest that the look of the building’s exterior areas, along with their usability and sustainability, will receive greater attention as elements of […]

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Developing Adaptable Housing for the Elderly

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The most reliable statistics available indicate an unavoidable change in American demographics as the Baby Boomer population–those born between 1946 and 1964–continues to age. With age comes different residential and independent living needs, many of which are not being satisfied by current homes. Developing adaptable housing for the elderly is poised to become a thriving

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3 Reasons Construction Software is Vital in This Industry

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It sometimes seems like the advance of technology has been slow in the construction industry. Many contractors and construction companies still use old-style manual methods and paper-based record keeping. Several software solutions exist that can make these critical but time-consuming processes easier and more accurate. Here are three important benefits of construction software for contractors

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Closing the Worker Gap: Trade Schools Seeing Higher Enrollments

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A construction firm relies on skilled craftspeople for success, but workers like these have been hard to come by in recent years. With trade schools gaining popularity, however, the outlook for construction worker recruitment stands to improve. Seeking a Promising Future The high cost of a four-year college education and limited job opportunities for graduates have left

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The Evolution of Cement Use in Construction

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Cement is such a ubiquitous building material that we tend to take its current form for granted. Yet cement use in construction has a history dating back thousands of years, and in that time the material has undergone numerous changes and improvements. Today, cement continues to evolve for the better. The Origins of Modern Cement

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Construction Monitor Goes Responsive!

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Construction Monitor is rolling out what’s called a “responsive” design. Responsive design is a recent trend in websites that focuses on making one site work well on many devices and screens. In short, the site responds to the device it is being displayed on. No matter if you are using a great big display on

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3 Tips for Keeping Your Construction Firm Running Smoothly

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When you manage a construction firm, your company’s profits, legal standing, and reputation all depend on your ability to coordinate the dozens of elements involved in each project.  The occasional bump in the road is inevitable, but by following a few practical managing tips for construction firms, you can keep those bumps small. Nurture your

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