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• The right contract provisions can protect construction firms from coronavirus-related shutdown costs

  Attorney Roscoe Green says contractors can be on the hook for damages and delays even if a project is suspended for reasons out of their control. 

  Roscoe Green • April 2, 2020

• Essential or not, all construction requires enhanced safety protocols

  Can construction continue safely within CDC guidelines? In some instances, it can’t, but in many cases, it can — and it should, writes Associated Builders and Contractors' Greg Sizemore.

  Greg Sizemore • April 1, 2020

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  5 steps to proactively prepare your construction project to get back online after the COVID-19 crisis

  When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.

  Larry Dany and Garrett Gibson • March 31, 2020

• Shut down all nonessential jobsites to protect construction workers from COVID-19: A superintendent's perspective

  By continuing construction on sites that aren't critical for a community's wellbeing, companies are putting their people at risk in favor of schedule and profit, writes New York-based superintendent James Lang.

  James Lang • March 24, 2020

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  Force majeure clauses take center stage in contractors' coronavirus response

  The time is now for firms to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorney Trent Cotney. Careful bidding and specific contract provisions can help mitigate the risk.

  Trent Cotney • March 16, 2020

• Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions

  Pre-planning is critical to ensure projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.

  Paul Rozich • Feb. 4, 2020

• Data transformation starts at the C-level

  An in-house chief executive with a background in technology and data can guide executives and employees into this mostly unchartered — but essential — territory.

  Jit Kee Chin • Sept. 25, 2019

• How to land a government construction contract

  A procurement expert says common myths should not hold construction companies back from bidding on a sector that offers huge growth opportunities.

  Ben Vaught • Aug. 29, 2019

• Construction wearables' futuristic features are more feasible than you think

  The technology can help prevent accidents, improve efficiencies and enhance quality of life for construction workers, says an insurance official working with contractors on pilot programs.

  David P. Galbraith • June 26, 2019

• The top 10 reasons contractor succession planning has evolved

  Societal and economic forces like the labor shortage and the rise of technology have changed the way construction business owners plan their next steps.

  Wayne Rivers • May 21, 2019

• How to demolish the construction worker suicide epidemic

  With swelling numbers impossible to ignore, there’s no better time than now to learn how to make your employees’ mental health a priority.

  Aaron Wilson • May 20, 2019

• Autonomous construction equipment key to improving site safety, efficiency

  While jobsites are tougher to navigate than the average roadway, two emerging sensor types used in combination could offer the industry the robust detection it needs, writes an expert in the technology.

  Andrew Boushie • April 17, 2019

• Why contractors should nix 'casual use' of jobsite drones

  As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.

  By Mark A. Dombroff • April 10, 2019

• Scan, plan, execute: 3D reality capture in construction

  Digital twins created via laser scanning and photogrammetry offer value from pre-planning to well after completion, a proprietor of the emerging technology explains.

  Cale Collier • March 20, 2019

• How builder's risk coverage can protect buildings under construction

  Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.

  Alan H. Packer and Graham C. Mills • Nov. 26, 2018

• AR, VR to drive efficiencies at every building phase

  From increasing stakeholders' confidence to ensuring changes are error-free, the benefits of augmented and virtual reality will soon extend from design to operations stages, writes Microdesk CEO and principal Michael DeLacey.

  Michael DeLacey • Oct. 10, 2018

• How Hensel Phelps maximizes its use of drones

  The construction giant spent up to $20,000 per manned helicopter flight to capture aerial video of projects before tapping unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the same tasks and more at a fraction of the cost.

  Mike Danielak • Sept. 12, 2018

• Data offers vision into construction equipment blind spots

  Data about equipment rentals can be just as important to the bottom line as the equipment itself, but accessing it requires a breakdown of silos, Mark Bishop of United Rentals says.

  Mark Bishop • Sept. 5, 2018

• Smart tips for a storm-resilient jobsite

  Amid another storm season in the U.S., Tim Ham, Florida-based superintendent at Hoar Construction, shares experience-gleaned information about preparing jobsites for the worst.

  Tim Ham • July 16, 2018

• Reducing design coordination errors with VR, AR

  Virtual reality and augmented reality are subject to a lot of hype, but two technology experts have outlined some practical applications to help construction managers detect and manage errors such as clashes.

  Jeff Jacobson and Jim Dray • June 13, 2018

• Lost in the cloud? Get a provider to manage data

  Contractors' field equipment is generating a lot of data that can be used to streamline inefficiencies, if organizations have a way to harness, access and interpret the information.

  Frank Schneider • May 21, 2018

• Avoiding the hazards of an unlicensed business

  Jerri-Lynn Wier, an attorney and a compliance specialist, explains how contractors can prepare for state licensing and registration requirements.

  Jerri-Lynn Wier • April 27, 2018

• How to boost construction equipment productivity

  John Sharp, equipment director for Hubbard Construction, describes the process his company uses to maximize equipment and minimize costs.

  John Sharp • April 23, 2018

• The case for constructing resource-efficient buildings

  Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.

  Andy Feth • April 10, 2018

• Why construction companies should embrace technology

  Technology can improve jobsite safety, attract millennials, efficiently manage projects and help firms stay ahead of competitors, writes Lauren Brookes.

  Lauren Brookes • April 4, 2018

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