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Preventing Lawsuits Due to Sick Buildings in the Age of COVID-19

by William S. Thomas | Nov 11, 2020
Markets | Project Delivery | Risk Management

Building owners must follow all local, regional and national guidance documents to protect employees from the spread of coronavirus. They also must undertake the rigorous recommendations of ASHRAE for reopening and continued operation and maintenance of buildings and HVAC systems.

Re-Evaluating the State of Education Construction Amid COVID-19

by Sarah Carr | Nov 11, 2020
Institutional | Markets | Project Delivery

Understanding the potential vulnerabilities associated with current educational facilities in the face of a pandemic provides an opportunity for general contractors to consider innovative approaches to school design that will be more resilient in the future.

Are Shortages Coming in 2021? Not If Contractors Create a Backup Plan

The construction manager who anticipates disruptions and creates backup plans has the best chance to deliver a project on time and within budget.

Protect the Building Envelope With Air Barriers

by Marysusan Couturier | Nov 6, 2020
Equipment | Project Delivery | Tools

The key to minimizing moisture damage is managing air flow. A properly installed, continuous air barrier minimizes air leakage, which minimizes the potential for water vapor to condense on vulnerable wall structures.

Planning a Site Office: Top Factors Contractors Must Consider

by Thomas Bradley | Nov 2, 2020
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

A construction jobsite’s office must offer a combination of safety, security, amenity and visibility. Here are the most important factors to consider when planning a site office.

Be a Good Neighbor: Techniques to Mitigate the Risk of Claims From Adjacent Landowners

Contractors can avoid legal claims using risk mitigation tools such as postconstruction assessments and monitoring during construction.

Prepare for New Projects in the New Normal

by Chris Jackson | Oct 10, 2020
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here are some tips on how commercial contractors can tackle upcoming projects in today's new normal.

Case Study: Creating a Jobsite of Choice in the New Normal

Before COVID-19, the construction industry faced a skilled labor shortage of impending crisis proportions. Seizing the opportunity for growth through times of change and challenge, one contractor is prioritizing a jobsite of choice that attracts and empowers top talent.

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Preventing Lawsuits Due to Sick Buildings in the Age of COVID-19

Re-Evaluating the State of Education Construction Amid COVID-19

Are Shortages Coming in 2021? Not If Contractors Create a Backup Plan

Protect the Building Envelope With Air Barriers

Planning a Site Office: Top Factors Contractors Must Consider

Be a Good Neighbor: Techniques to Mitigate the Risk of Claims From Adjacent Landowners

Prepare for New Projects in the New Normal

Case Study: Creating a Jobsite of Choice in the New Normal

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