One thing that I’ve been concerned about since the coronavirus pandemic started is how it will affect training. With social distancing guidelines, the reduction of in-person meetings, and other challenges, it’s easy to just push training down the line and get back to it when it’s more convenient. Heavy equipment operators have had access to remote training through computerized simulators for years, but one training solution just created a platform that’s even more remote.

It’s hard to believe that we are over halfway done with 2020. To say that 2020 has been an interesting year would be an understatement. COVID-19 has left several ripples throughout the country, which has caused a “new normal” for businesses, schools, churches, restaurants, etc.

Buyer’s remorse – we’ve all been there. We bought something we didn’t need (e.g., a motorcycle that collects dust in the garage). And, we didn’t buy something we should’ve (e.g., a house with plenty of storage room).

In the moment of our buying or non-buying decision-making process, it’s hard to predict how our choices will impact our future. We don’t want to purchase something that won’t serve its purpose, but we don’t want to miss out on something useful.

Over the past three decades, construction processes have shifted away from the traditional to more collaborative and efficient workflows. As a result, building product manufacturers have had to change the way they market their wares.

Though we may be socially distant, we can find new ways to connect in these challenging times. COVID-19 gave the World Summit on Digital Built Environment, WDBE, a reason to redefine itself and share a new virtual event experience. Taking place on September 29-30, Virtual WDBE 2020 will use a combination of Unreal Engine and […]

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Demolition by implosions videos are obviously fun to watch, but the actual process creates an insane amount of dust. The challenge becomes hoe do you douse an enormous structure that falls within seconds with enough water to control dust effectively? The answer might be more explosives…

Sustainably constructed buildings should help improve public health and wellbeing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Green Building Council (WGBC) group has said. The firm launched its proposals as it unveiled a new strategy aiming to “accelerate and mainstream” the transformation of the built…

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These projects have been shortlisted because they’ve excelled in embracing the most important aspect of any construction job: health, safety and wellbeing

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A total of 16 construction companies fell into administration in August, Construction News can reveal. Despite previous fears over the short-term impact of the crisis on contractor cashflow, the number of firms falling into administration has remained steady over the last three months, data provided…

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