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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Flagship stores typically include a high-profile construction site – often a busy urban area with its own construction planning challenges. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines. Understanding all these requirements before you begin will save you time and money.

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Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City

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will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall. T yson Foods, Inc. Bill Haslam.

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Meet Canvas, the Drywall Finishing Robot Offering Level 5 Quality

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A newer robot hitting construction sites is Canvas , a semi-autonomous robot that promises to provide Level 5 finish on drywall. The human operator navigates the robot to the specific location on-site and sets the parameters of the work to be completed. “We The crews that Canvas employs to work with the machine are also union workers.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

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Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction. From additional PPE, social distancing and limiting the workforce on site, these protocols have possible negative effects on productivity and costs. It is unclear when the supply chain will recover.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

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Delays and Cancellations While not every firm has reported scheduling impacts due to the pandemic, 66% of respondents said that some of their projects have been halted, postponed, or canceled all together. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type.