AI in Field Service Management: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
Although the many benefits of AI are just being realized, there are several simple and accessible methods to utilize the technology that already exist.
Four Ways Contractors Can Prepare for the Emergence of Smart Cities
Construction firms can either wait to become irrelevant as digital natives continue to set the expectations for smart cities, or they can lead this movement and have a significant impact.
Building the 21st-Century College Campus
Opportunities in the education market are being driven by trends seen on almost every higher education campus. Smart designers, planners and builders need to take note and capitalize on them. Here are just a few.
An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors
Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, uses a principles-based model designed to improve consistency, comparability and usefulness of revenue disclosure. Here's a look at how it will impact the construction industry.
Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?
State and local officials will need to play a critical role in layering incentives to direct opportunity zone investment in projects with the greatest long-term benefits to local communities.
Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility
The general contractor of a 50-bed Midwest medical facility was facing a million dollar repair cost and a potential lawsuit due to winter frost and ice buildup in above-ceiling spaces, soffits and clerestories. The contractor found an innovative solution and avoided replacing the costly air barrier.
The Construction Industry’s Impending Crisis and Opportunities for Growth
Tariffs, materials costs and the skilled labor shortage are combining to change the construction landscape. If executives are prepared for these new realities, it is still possible to achieve consistent growth.
How to Compare Opportunity Zones and Similar Exchanges
The opportunity zone may be the new kid on the block, but it does not by any means affect the merit and prudence of pursuing a like-kind exchange in the appropriate circumstances. To understand that, comparing two strategies may be helpful.
