Every contractor knows that safety in the construction field isn’t just about getting protection hats. It extends to all aspects of a projects’ execution, and the well-rounded management and safety maintenance of a company. That’s why safety performance is a major factor in obtaining a… Read More »How Safety Performance Makes Getting Bonded Easier and Cheaper
Buildoffsite is a membership organisation, referred to as ‘a coalition of the willing’ and has been formed to support a step-change increase in the use of offsite construction solutions. Set up with the support of the UK government almost a decade ago and now comprising… Read More »Why #buildoffsite technology is going to be a game changer in 2015
Challenges are forecasted for the construction industry in 2015, but they are different from the trials industry leaders faced in recent years. After a difficult start to 2014, the industry is recovering, adapting to new regulations and techniques, contending with labor and material shortages and… Read More »Advanced tech and a fresh approach is helping construction firms ‘go lean’
Big data analytics is being adopted at a rapid rate across every industry. It enables businesses to manage and analyze vast amounts of data at ultrafast speeds, and obtain valuable insights that can improve their decision-making processes. One of the industries that are reaping the… Read More »How big data is transforming the construction industry
A wave of new futuristic homes will be built in Qatar as the country continues to plough investment into infrastructure projects of all shapes and sizes. Ooredoo and Alfardan Properties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the next generation of “smart… Read More »Qatar looks to build next generation of smart houses
The construction industry has taken a bit of a battering over the last few years, with global financial troubles leading to job losses, slowing rates of construction and abandoned projects. However, the construction industry has been looking up for a couple of years now, with… Read More »America’s fastest growing cities 2015