July-August 2020

Workforce

Keep Recruitment Efforts Moving in 2020

by Johanna Chryssikos

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While there’s a tremendous focus on the financial situation of companies right now, it’s critical that leaders in the construction industry maintain focus on the people portion as well.

Markets

Getting Off the Grid With Solar Installations

by Jim Romeo

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From casinos to retail and manufacturing facilities, rooftop solar is becoming a common attribute of modern structures as owners seek more and better renewable energy through the self-sufficiency of solar.

Business

How Program Managers Utilize Preconstruction Services and Pricing Tech to Change the Game

by Mike Lanier, Ryan Austin

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The ensuing domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many projects that are delayed and running significantly over budget, creating market demand for new strategies that address the growing dilemma hampering developers from coast to coast.

Business

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Supports Construction Parents

by Rachel E. Pelovitz

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As a solution to the stress of unanticipated homeschooling, the team at Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids, Michigan, turned to an internal resource in order to help seamlessly transition the children of employees from the classroom to the couch.