Constructonomics

MARCH 10, 2016

As a factory manager, you have range of responsibilities under your belt, production management, streamlining processes, making sure health and safety guidelines are adhered to, and keeping employees productive and happy to name but a few. But the maintenance and upkeep of the factory is something successful factory managers need to address, as poor working conditions not only can lead to employee dissatisfaction which affects productivity but it can also be dangerous in terms of health and safe

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 24, 2016

While we may not often talk about them, we all remember the dark ages. These are the years where work in the architecture, engineering, and construction field fell to levels not seen for, at a minimum, decades. I was not one of the lucky who lived in a castle with a moat, so I was left scrounging and fighting for work (and writing a blog about it). I cringe at the thought of years like 2009, 2010, and (gasp) 2011.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 5, 2016

Earlier this month the North of England, in particular areas of Cumbria, were devastated by some of the heaviest rainfall and worst flooding Britain has seen for some time. Thousands of homes were left without power and damaged by flooding, emergency services were overwhelmed and there were, unfortunately, even fatalities. But this isn’t the first time that we’ve been ravaged by floods which have had an enormous and devastating impact on local communities – so how has this happened, and what can

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Unique Examples of the European Construction Industry . As the end of 2015 draws near and the countdown to the Christmas holidays begin we look at some major European construction jobs that are also nearing completion. What makes these projects stand out is not only their innovative design but also the involvement of some lesser known companies within the European construction industry.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

This is a guest post by Yves Frinault, CEO of Fieldwire. A field-first construction management app. There was a time when mobile devices, particularly smartphones, were dainty, sacred idols too expensive to risk destroying out in the field. Certainly not something to put in the hands of a gruff hammer-swinging-craftsman. But times change. Smartphones are everywhere and construction workers are no exception.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The power of social media is immense. The right campaign can take it in a matter of days and go ‘viral’ with just a few twitter tweets and Facebook shares from the right people. We have seen it with the petition against the killer of Cecil the Lion and we have seen it in advertisement for the John Lewis penguin last year at Christmas. Social Media’s power has often been infamous in the form of bullying, harassment and fraud but companies like Change.org and Kick-starter have found ways of using

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

For many years sandblasting has been used in a variety of industries for its ability to clean, smooth, and remove surface finished quickly and efficiently. Recently, there has been some speculation over its effectiveness. It is very successful in fast removal of surface contaminants such as dirt, grit, paint and other coatings. Also, it is more eco-friendly than the use of acids or sodas that could also be used in these circumstances.

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 25, 2015

There was a time — and it wasn’t too long ago — when what it meant to build something changed little over the course of hundreds of years. There were artisans, tradesmen, skilled laborers, and a certain finite set of tools that craftspeople relied upon to make everything from the local palace to the local mill. Of course, the Industrial Revolution and the ensuing Technological Revolution has changed all that.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 27, 2015

What good is a contract or laws if it costs $50,000 – $100,0000 to go to court.

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Constructonomics

JULY 7, 2015

The industrial manufacturing industry has long embraced powder coating as the preferred method of applying paint to finished metal surfaces. A reduction in production costs, better coatings with improved corrosion protection, and the reduction of VOC emissions are some of the advantages. First developed in the late 1960’s, powder coatings work by applying a positively charged, dry, free-flowing powder to a grounded metal substrate.

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Constructonomics

JUNE 24, 2015

If you are involved in the construction industry, image is important, especially if you are chasing large contracts. The people who make the big decisions need to have confidence in you and your firm, which is why you need to give the appearance of being a competent and professional company. The way you present yourself and your company to potential customers is crucial.

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2014

'Everybody loves to get hung up in contract language. On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. When lawyers get involved, the language starts to get twisted and manipulated along with all the facts of what has taken place.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused.

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Constructonomics

JULY 27, 2014

'While it is typically patrons of a casino that are in need of a little luck, this time it is Revel Casino that needs to either double down or take what is left of their once enormous pile of chips and cash out. Basically, Revel Casino has 16 with the dealer showing a face card and after their second bankruptcy in less than 18 months, they need to take a hit.

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Constructonomics

JULY 16, 2014

'Whatever home improvements you’re making, the secret to brilliant results is good attention to detail. Whilst painting your property may appear to be one of the simpler DIY tasks, great results take patience and care. Here are our top five secrets to paint perfection when decorating your home: 1. Sand away any flaws. To get the best paint finish around your home, you need to ensure you have a smooth and perfect canvas – whether that’s on the walls or the woodwork.

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Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

'The past six months for me and my company have been the most difficult to date. And this is including the first two or three years where we basically made just enough money to survive (that actually wan’t that bad surprisingly and actually kind of fun). But this time around, we were expecting to get paid at the end of a job when, basically, the rug was ripped out from under us.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 4, 2014

'More and more people are living in cities, with new cities springing up and existing cities becoming home to larger and larger populations. We’re also going through a period of rapid climate change, and the effects of this are felt particularly keenly in densely populated areas like London. Cities like London need to develop sustainable and greener ways to grow, and to make use of the space that they already have, rather than encroaching on the Green Belt.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 3, 2014

'Infographic by Viewpoint.

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Constructonomics

MARCH 28, 2014

'Middle East’s construction industry didn’t experience any notable disruptions despite the global economic slump that occurred in 2008/2009. It may have experienced some jabs when the real estate sector in Dubai was affected but the overall demand for construction in the region remained very much active over the years. Big construction companies see the region’s transportation roads as the key element in allowing the construction market to remain strong despite the economic downturn.

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Constructonomics

MARCH 18, 2014

'Famed baseball manager Casey Stengel once said, “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” Actually, that may have been Yogi Berra, or maybe even someDanish artist from the early 1900’s. But regardless, a Bisnow panel got together on Tuesday to do exactly what Stengel or Berra, or that Danish guy warned us about… they tried to make predictions.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

'I’ve spent the past four years starting a construction company through the public bidding process. While I have arguably been successful in doing this, it has not come without plenty of headache, heartache, and just plain unimaginable stress. I’ve probably bid at least 100 public RFPs, but I’ve only been awarded less than 10. I’ve dealt with pretty much everything from erroneous disqualifications to last minute bid deliveries where I tossed my proposal in with only sec

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

'Home improvement; you either love it or hate it. For most of us it’s a necessary hassle, something we grit our teeth and bear while we wait for our state of the art new kitchen or our new-fangled en suite to be built. There are, however, people in the world who revel in the smell of sawdust, who awake each morning to the sound of a drill or the crash of a hammer and don’t groan in frustration or plug their ears and hope it’s a bad dream; they smile!

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

'Working at height is still one of the largest causes of workplace accidents; in the year 2012-2013, a total of 5,274 major falls from height were reported in the UK, and it was the biggest cause of fatal accidents in the workplace. Whilst working at height is essential for some construction projects, many of these accidents could be avoided with the simple implementation of proper training and the appropriate equipment.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 22, 2014

'Many people get fed up with hearing the saying ‘New Year, New Me’. Well how about we change this to ‘New Year, New Business’? Ok, so it may not be quite as catchy but it has a great message; this New Year, follow your dreams and start your own business in the construction field you’ve come to love. This may seem like a huge deal and of course it is, with almost 900,000 firms and SMBs in the construction industry, but it could be far easier to get the ball rolling than you think.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

'An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death. When the safety officers inspected Ilford landlord Mohammed Saleem’s property (read full report here ) they found no ventilation, no fire alarm, no fire doors and no other safe means of exiting

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 17, 2014

'Many of you may or may not be aware of the recent changes to UK permitted development rules which came into force on May 30 th 2013 and will remain in place until May 30 th 2016. These planning permissions were a relaxation of the (then) guidelines and mean that you can make some minor changes to your home without needing to apply for planning permission.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

'Without concrete the landscape of Britain would be unrecognizable. Concrete is one of the most important resources in construction today, it is the most widely used construction material in the world because of the unparalleled versatility that allows it to be used in the building of just about anything. With concrete we are able to construct awe inspiring sky scrapers, ground breaking bridges, magnificent dams, humble pavements and everything in between, but what is it that makes ever-sturdy c

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 15, 2014

'This New Year you may be thinking that the next 12 months could be tough in terms of making money on your farm. The best way to tackle this is to take action and make the most of the current situations that are making a difference to farmers up and down the country. Updating your farm could initially cost money but the rewards that you could see may be much better than anticipated.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 8, 2014

'The UK construction industry employs over 2 billion people in roles as varied as contracting and building to the manufacturer of products and components. It’s no secret that the UK construction industry has suffered throughout the recession, in 2012 output from the industry was around 15% lower than pre-recession Britain, but as our economy once again begins to rise, so does investment in construction.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 6, 2014

'In honor of my move in to the City of Philadelphia from the suburbs in 2013, I decided to select a rap song as the theme song for 2014. I’ve heard more rap music in the past 8 months than I have in my entire life, so I’ve been able to brush up on some of the tunes circulating the rap world. ”Started from the Bottom” by Drake hit home because it parallels nicely with our little situation in the construction industry.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 6, 2014

'The construction industry is all about advancement. Professionals, businesses and organisations are constantly looking for newer, safer, more eco-friendly and efficient ways to improve our building industry. From innovative equipment, to intricate safety assessments, to forward-thinking technologies, the development of the construction industry is dependent on much more than you may think.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 3, 2014

'Working at height, particularly scaffolding, is always fraught with hazards and potential danger, but anyone in charge is always a trained professional, right? Well, they should be – but it’s not always the case and, in the UK, we’re seeing large numbers of cases where lack of competence in the planning and implementation period of scaffolding work is leading to injuries and even deaths.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2014

'The construction world has been one of the hardest hit industries since the effects of the recession with business withdrawing investments in developments, renovations and new builds. But as 2013 draws to a close, builders, contractors and construction experts are predicting a bright future in store. People and investors are growing more confident in the property market as the economy gradual rebuilds itself and residential developments will no doubt be at the forefront of the charge.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2014

'Productivity is a word that is regularly thrown around the business world. In our current economic state, the financial microscope is well and truly focused on the well-being of businesses up and down the country. Monitoring everything from costly expenditures to processes and procedures, a productive business is not down to one sole attribute. It is made up a combination of well-oiled, finely tuned cogs that come together to provide the best service and manufacture the best products, all by ut

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 26, 2013

'Businesses up and down the UK will be looking at the turn of a new year in two parts. Firstly; a reflection of what they have achieved personally, commercially and financially over the last year and secondly; what the next year has in store. It’s natural to review, reassess and reinstate your goals and targets as you look to progress in your industry.

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 23, 2013

'As temperatures start to plummet, work on construction and industrial sites can become more hazardous and dangerous by several orders of magnitude – whether it’s frozen equipment and supplies, bitter cold hampering your workers or the weather making even the simplest tasks a potential accident nightmare. Safety always needs to be taken seriously in a construction or industrial environment (the potential for serious or fatal accidents without any consideration for safety is high), and this is ev

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