Whether inside or outdoors, our surroundings can have a profound impact not just on our mood, but our overall well-being. People seek peaceful respite in nature to re-energize and refresh their spirits, partly as a … about Designing Buildings for Wellness
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San Francisco—Built on a Dream
Today, 'Frisco is making use of its limited peninsular footprint by building up, up, up. While some locals fondly recall the lower, more approachable city skyline of yesteryear, today the city is bristling with neck-craning … about San Francisco—Built on a Dream
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts of Courage
The sky was a serene blue that morning of October 2016 in Gouverneur, New York. Form carpenter Joe Laudig looked up and saw smoke pouring out of a chimney in town on the other end … about Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts of Courage
Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide to Seamless Construction Projects
IPD is a delivery method that integrates project teams in order to take advantage of the knowledge of all team members to maximize the best possible project outcome. Integrated Project Delivery is the highest form … about Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide to Seamless Construction Projects
Owners – How to Build A Better Project From the Start
Getting your project started off right and seeing it through to completion depends on a huge number of correct decisions as well as following best practices. However, the most critical decisions are those you make … about Owners – How to Build A Better Project From the Start
What You Need to Understand About Contractor’s Professional Liability Insurance
As the contractor’s professional liability insurance market has grown, so have the claims. CPL Policy limits are also climbing, the average now double what it was just five years ago. Contractors pay a lot for … about What You Need to Understand About Contractor’s Professional Liability Insurance
Building Bright Futures One Student at a Time
Turner staff and project partners volunteer to teach and mentor students. They also provide job site tours. Students visit the same job site on a regular basis. This way, they can see the development of … about Building Bright Futures One Student at a Time
Is a Lack of Standards Hurting Construction Technology Adoption?
The construction industry has historically lagged most industries when it comes to productivity, which costs companies revenue and growth opportunities. A key component to boosting productivity is maximizing worker output.
How to Make your Punch List a Done List
Let’s face it, punch list items are simply rework. Every time someone doesn’t do something right, or there’s a foul-up after the work is finished, it goes on the list. Here are ideas for making your … about How to Make your Punch List a Done List
A Hero Among Us
Josh Brickey, a mechanic with Allard Excavation in South Webster Ohio, showed courage, not on a basketball court, football field or fire station, but in a place decidedly less glamorous—on the side of the road.
