What is Construction Hoarding? If you live in a big city or have ever visited one, you have seen construction hoarding many times. Construction hoarding is defined as a fence or barrier between a construction site and the public. Its purpose is simple, yet vital: to keep people safe. Construction sites – particularly those located […]
When budgeting for a construction project, one of your line items is likely to be temporary fence rental. In fact, rental fence might be one of the earliest expenses you incur, since it’s one of the first things to go up on site. It’s also one of the last things to come down, and […]
We have had to make a number of changes and sacrifices in our personal day-to-day lives due to COVID-19. We are now lining up to enter stores, wearing masks in public, and avoiding large gatherings. All of these new measures and rules are essential to keep ourselves, and those around us, safe. Of course, all […]
Despite the obvious benefits of digital tools, the construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies. But certain circumstances can accelerate adoption of new ideas out of necessity. This pandemic is one of those situations. Thanks to government-imposed social distancing rules and business shutdowns, many of us are now working remotely. We […]
Keep your site safe and secure during project suspension with this construction site shutdown checklist. There is no denying that we have all had to adjust the way we do our work during this crisis. From the way we conduct orientations to the extra measures we’re taking to ensure hygiene on the job, the construction […]
Though construction activity has been deemed essential in many provinces, the industry has also come under fire for failing to protect its workers on site. The reality is that many of us are scrambling to adapt to these unprecedented circumstances. Of course, construction sites present their own unique challenges when it comes to social distancing […]
Spring is here, so we’re sharing some spring construction safety tips! With the weather warming up, there are a lot of construction projects that will be resuming or launching. Those of us who are safety-conscious know that the changing seasons require us to revisit our work practices. In other words, now is the time to […]
3D printing is rapidly growing in popularity throughout many industries. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as 80% of enterprises say 3D printing is enabling them to innovate faster. This advanced technology can print almost anything; from Christmas ornaments to prosthetic limbs. Specifically in construction, 3D printing is a hot topic of discussion amongst construction innovators […]
Though the technology (“tech”) movement has impacted many other industries, it has not yet fully reached construction. The construction industry is notoriously slow to adopt new tech, with many major firms still relying heavily on pen and paper. But take a look around any major construction trade show and you’ll notice some optimists. Construction tech […]
Today, Generation Z takes up about 32% of the world’s population. Though the starting birth year for Gen Z varies depending on who you ask, most demographers use a year in the mid- to late 1990s – meaning the oldest members of Gen Z are already into their 20s. One thing is for certain: this demographic is […]
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