The world is building state-of-the-art infrastructure at a breakneck speed and a booming construction industry across the globe brings some incredible construction projects into the spotlight. Each year, the world’s largest construction projects are being pitched,...
Construction Manager vs General Contractor… What are the similarities between these project management entities? What are the differences? Which should you consider using for your next project if you are an asset owner? If these are questions that you are asking...
Like most global sectors, the construction industry is amidst rapid change, being dealt at the hand of technological advancement. Historically, construction was among the slowest to move, demonstrating an IT investment of 1.51% of annual sales revenue, lagging the...
The Burj Khalifa, the One World Trade Center, the Beijing Airport, California’s high-speed railway… these are a few of the greatest mega construction projects (past/present) in the world. One might think that with project costs to the tune of hundreds of millions,...
Over the years, municipal, state, and federal governments have become increasingly involved with ensuring the health and safety of workers—not just in construction—but in all industries. Forty years ago (1971), The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
Construction is widely recognized as one of the most high-risk industries in the world, and the company (or companies) facilitating construction on a project often takes on the most risk. Typically, the owner or general contractor (GC) on the project must ensure that...
