The construction industry has always been one of the top revenue-generating industries in the world, with the U.S. construction market being one of the largest. Despite the size and scope of the industry, it constantly adapts to the ever-changing economic and social climate. The construction industry also responds to changes in human behavior and technological advances. Major innovation can lead to a flourishing market.
In recent years, the construction industry has grown to new heights, becoming one of the primary contributors to the U.S.…
Between continually rapid technological advancements and the lingering uncertainty of Brexit, 2020 will doubtless see many industries undergoing necessary changes. This includes one of the UK’s most valuable industries — the construction industry.
What challenges will 2020 pose for the sector? What impacts will political and economic change have on it? And, more important, how will the sector change to overcome these new challenges?
2020’s construction challenges
The construction industry has faced a number of difficult circumstances over the years, and 2020 looks to follow suit.…
There’s a well-known skills shortage within the UK construction industry. The issue has been prevalent over the last few years, with the apprenticeship scheme touted as a potential solution for sourcing homegrown talent into the construction sector. But has the construction sector made the most of the apprenticeship scheme in order the deal with the skills shortage? Nifty Lift, suppliers of work platforms investigate:
The gender gap in apprenticeships
While the government continues to create apprenticeships, there have been concerns over the disproportionate number of males being offered apprenticeship roles in better-paid industries compared to female candidates.…
Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry. From its use in building frames to tools, sheep feeders, trash cans and automotive machinery, sheet metal has a wide variety of uses in industry. These are the benefits of using sheet metal over other materials in construction.
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Durability
Sheet metal is durable and can withstand vast amounts of pressure. This makes it well suited for the rigours of the construction industry.…
When complying with legislation, you’ve got to be on the ball and know how it works. Unlike a football match, it’s not a game of two halves. It’s one where you have to be on your toes for the whole match. Drop the ball and the penalties are punitive. It can be a real challenge keeping up with the ever-growing rules and regulations.
Reconomy, specialists in waste management and 8 yard skip hire help to talk us through how hazardous waste should be removed and why it is an important consideration within the construction industry.…
How we plan, build and maintain structures within the construction industry is transforming — thanks much to artificial intelligence (AI). AI is where machines exhibit their own intelligence through using algorithms to solve problems using inputted data.
By harnessing robotics, construction managers can utilise intelligent machines that can perform routine tasks that were once completed by humans, such as bricklaying. Alternatively, AI systems can collate and organise information for engineers to use within project planning and design implementation.
So, how is the construction industry starting to use AI to complete projects that contain fewer errors, less omissions, safer working practices, improved workflows and more on-time worksite completions?…
Project management is at the heart of what makes a construction project flow. While it deals with the technical sides of budgeting and execution, it also requires a human component, where project managers have to work with the individual needs of the builders, stakeholders, and the community. Whether it is a completely new development, renovation of an existing building or a new fit out, project managers need to have the expertise to deliver and excel for the client to ensure the contract will be completed on time, on budget and exceeding the client’s expectations.…
With the house building boom currently happening in the UK construction companies are getting plenty of business but any owner or general manager knows that marketing their company or services is what will continuously bring them in new business even after the boom ends. You want potential customers to know your name and you want current customers to speak highly of your business in order to entice new clients to contact you. Passing out business cards and mailing out flyers may have done you well in the past but today you can utilise internet marketing strategies along with other tricks that will leave an impression on people.…
