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Current Construction News
Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line […] The post 7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety appeared first on Levelset. [...]
Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. Environmental laws provide […] The post Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on Levelset. [...]
At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. For example, a faulty connection somewhere along a circuit could trigger a fire that causes significant damage or total loss to the structure. This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Scenarios […] The post Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It appeared first on Levelset. [...]
When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. A construction-to-permanent loan can help owners save time and money — one loan and closing transaction streamlines […] The post How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders appeared first on Levelset. [...]
If necessity is the mother of invention, consider scarcity and inflation the grandparents of throwing your hands in the air and saying “Well, what can I order?” In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices have slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering […] The post 17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials appeared first on Levelset. [...]
Football team aims to build a domed stadium on the city of Chicago's Museum Campus. [...]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans a legal challenge to the rule; a construction group is weighing a similar action. [...]
The U.S. Interior Dept. also added a sector push in announcing a schedule to lease up to 12 new U.S. offshore wind project sites through 2028. [...]
Report cites continued inflation, as well as "supply chain issues and other economic challenges" as reasons for the downward trend. [...]
The training and educational program's website has thousands of entries on why and how to “value every voice.” [...]
