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What are some of the top construction industry podcasts? Keeping abreast of current events is a key element of success in the 21st century. With the advent of electronic communications via the Internet, there are many ways to do this: social media, news apps, and of course, podcasts. There are podcasts available to suit almost any need or interest, including …
Micro-apartments are finally getting their due. Since the Great Recession, more people are choosing to rent. Sometimes, it’s out of necessity and insufficient income to afford a house in 2020…But today’s society is also becoming more mobile and less attached to things. The “tiny home” movement, KonMari method, and concern for our carbon footprint reflect a desire for a minimalist …
Contractors face serious challenges when they are looking for commercial construction leads. Here are 7 tips that you can use today to find more work and generate more business. Factors to Consider When Generating Leads Goals and Objectives Without setting goals and objectives, you can’t achieve the results that you are after. Make sure your goals are realistic ones and …
Municipalities have started to react to the influx of new COVID-19 patients overwhelming ERs and ICUs. They are building temporary hospitals and repurposing existing convention centers and hotels to handle the patient overflow. BuildCentral has responded by developing a new construction type for its construction lead data products. Dubbed COVID Response, our research team is now adding these temporary and …
Construction work still continues in New York, Illinois and California despite these regions being on lockdown due to COVID-19. In California, we’ve cited these projects as still underway: Chinese Hospital Admitting 1st & 2nd Floor Remodel Project Type/Size: Medical Construction Type: Renovation Estimated Value: $30 million Sector: Private Location: San Francisco, CA 94133. 845 Jackson St (View Map) Details: Plans call for a 4,647-square-foot, …
Looking for the latest trends in medical construction and design? Read our blog to discover some of the top healthcare and hospital construction design trends for 2020. Overview The hospitals of old aren’t exactly famous for their comfort or their aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, as technology advances and generations begin to live longer, we’re seeing distinct changes in medical facility …
If you’re looking for new multifamily construction in Massachusetts, then it’s a good time to take another look at Boston. With a population density of 13,841 people per square mile, Boston is one of the most congested cities in America. While New York City may reign supreme in terms of size and quantity of skyscrapers, you can get that same feeling …
Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple are meeting the demand for new data centers by building throughout the country, especially in the Southeast and Midwest. Virginia is seeing the most action, but South Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and Nevada are also getting some new data center construction from Big Tech. For these Big Tech companies the name of the game is expansion. All four companies are working on increasing the size of …
Manufacturers! Looking to level up your multifamily construction bidding chops? Knowing how to find new multifamily construction projects that are out to bid – and knowing how to secure the bids you want – is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a building product manufacturer. Getting the jobs that will move your company forward means: • Understanding the …
Looking for more hospitality leads? FF&E firms need hospitality leads to grow their businesses, but with so many options it can be hard to know where to start. Read on as we explore how FF&E firms can generate more sales leads and customers today. What is FF&E? Let’s start at the beginning. What does FF&E even mean? In the hospitality …