Category: Construction
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Rental Snapshot – Achieving Success in the Chicagoland Rental Market: RP Rents
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Our journey in the rental industry began with our dad, who had a strong background in the business and a vision to create something of his own. After years of experience working in rentals, he took the leap and started his own company. From…
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Construction Labor Shortage? How Tech Helps Contractors Adapt
Headlines about labor shortages in the construction industry are nothing new—for years, contractors have known that there was plenty of work but never enough workers. Even so, the construction labor shortage seems to have taken on a new acuity. According to Newforma’s 2025 AECO Project and Information Management Survey, 41% of firms in the AECO…
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Shawmut Design and Construction Wraps Up Safety Week 2025
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $2 billion national construction management firm, marked Safety Week 2025 with a series of nationwide events centered on Total Worker Health, reinforcing the company’s commitment to prioritizing both physical safety and mental well-being across all projects and offices. Over a thousand Shawmut employee-owners and trade partners participated in toolbox talks,…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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CFD Trading: Smart Use of Idle Capital for Construction Execs
By their very nature, construction projects experience periods of fluctuating activity. Between the completion of one project and the start of another, construction companies often find themselves with idle capital sitting in their accounts. Rather than letting these funds lie dormant, strategic CFD (Contract for Difference) trading can offer a potentially lucrative avenue for generating…
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Tiny Homes: A Smart Housing Solution for Construction Sites
As construction projects become increasingly complex and geographically diverse, site managers are seeking flexible, efficient, and cost-effective ways to house workers. In this context, tiny homes are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional accommodation solutions. Compact, transportable, and highly customisable, tiny homes offer more than just shelter; they represent a smarter way to manage…
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5 Essential Software Tools for Construction Project Management
The construction industry is often in flux. While the need to build and modify structures has been around for thousands of years, the tools that exist to help with these projects are always improving. That is certainly the case in the modern era, when apps have become integral in so many fields and industries. Whether…
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SGA Names Reza Rahimpour Principal to Lead NYC Architecture
SGA, a leader in architecture, interior design, planning, and virtual design and construction (VDC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, as Principal. With two decades of architectural experience shaped by New York City’s dynamic urban fabric, Rahimpour will lead the firm’s New York Architectural Department. His expertise spans the…
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Tire vs Tracked Rental Equipment
The choice between a tire or track in your fleet of equipment matters. Are there advantages of one over the other? Let’s get one thing out straight-away, customer preferences will largely depend on the application and the ground conditions. And your market is likely a bit different than a time zone over. Ultimately, the quick…