Category: Vendor News
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A Practical Playbook to Make Near-Miss Reporting Work
Small problems grow into big incidents when no one captures them. On busy jobsites, crews see loose guardrails, blocked exits, and wobbling ladders every day—but those warnings rarely make it into a system that triggers fixes. That gap is why many companies are standardizing near-miss reporting, turning everyday observations into preventative action. For teams that…
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Trust Litigation & Real Estate Holdings: Avoid Costly Disputes
Trust litigation involving commercial real estate can be tricky. Construction companies often place valuable properties in trusts, ensuring smoother management or protecting assets. When disagreements arise, ownership disputes, management challenges, or conflicts over liquidation can grind progress to a halt. Legal issues not only delay projects but also drain financial resources. These disputes can spiral…
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Color & Calm: Using Neutral Palettes for an Inviting Bathroom
A well-designed bathroom offers more than just functionality. It provides a sense of peace, privacy, and personal comfort. One of the most effective ways to create this calming atmosphere is through the use of neutral color palettes. Soft whites, muted greys, gentle beiges, and earthy tones can turn a bathroom into a soothing retreat that…
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Why Paper Time Tracking Fuels Construction’s $177B Productivity Gap
In commercial construction, every hour affects the bottom line. Yet many supervisors and managers still spend 14 hours each week chasing down timesheets, correcting handwriting, and resolving hours that don’t match the work performed. These are not minor inefficiencies. Industry-wide, these tasks contribute to over $177 billion in annual lost productivity. Despite the rise of…
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Cleaning Pro Reveals Everyday Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Most of us feel pretty good about our cleaning routines. Counters get wiped down, the vacuum comes out a few times a week, and anything that looks messy gets sorted. But according to Joseph Passalacqua, CEO of residential cleaning service Maid Sailors, the dirtiest places in your home are often the ones that don’t look…
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Bundled Solutions Drive Future of Sustainable Steam Systems
Facility managers in today’s healthcare and institutional environments face an increasingly complex juggling act. Optimizing aging steam infrastructure, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals, plus doing it all with limited in-house personnel and shrinking budgets, is no realistic feat. It’s no surprise, then, that forward-thinking organizations are moving away from a piecemeal, transactional approach…
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Sophia Razzaque Named Managing Director of LPA Austin Studio
LPA Design Studios has hired veteran Austin architect Sophia Razzaque as managing director in its new Austin studio, where she will lead design teams across the civic, mixed-use, commercial, K-12 and higher education practices. An Austin native and past president of the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Razzaque previously served in a…
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Appliance Repair or Replace? How to Choose for Your Home
Why This Question Matters Appliance repair Clermont is often the first thought when a washer won’t spin or the fridge stops cooling. The decision between repairing and replacing isn’t always simple. It involves money, convenience, and sometimes even a bit of nostalgia for a machine that’s served the household for years. I remember when my…
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IMPs: A Cost-Saving Alternative to Traditional Insulation
The construction industry is continuously evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The answer for many? Insulated metal panels (IMPs). This building material is gaining traction as a strong alternative to traditional multi-layer wall and insulation systems. Traditional wall assemblies in construction require multiple components, including sheathing, insulation, vapor barriers and…