A New Era in Sustainable Construction

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Mass timber: challenges + best practices  By: Derek Smuin Mass timber construction continues to grow across the United States as an alternative to steel. Visually stunning and sustainable, this method presents a ton of benefits for both contractors and owners. For instance, its lighter weight makes for smaller, less expensive foundations and allows for a faster installation with a smaller workforce. Not to mention its environmental benefits, requiring less energy to produce, transport and even capture carbon long into its lifespan. Although mass timber can serve the same purpose as steel, the approach to planning and construction is entirely different. … Read more

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Clovis Community Medical Center Earns Award During Pacific Coast Builders Conference

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Clovis Community Medical Center in California has received a 2024 Gold Nugget Award during the Pacific Coast Builders Conference. The project, which won in the Best Health/Wellness Design Solution category, was selected from hundreds of entries as the best of the category. The project involved a new 148-bed tower, along with renovated and expanded departments. An expanded two-story main lobby was designed as a welcoming prominent entry with warm wood, natural stone features and an abundance of daylight. The project team included HMC Architects and Clark Construction. While not delivered via Design-Build, the project team incorporated all 10 of the … Read more

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4 Tips to Navigating Challenges in Long Lead Times

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By Tom Rossi Labor shortages. Escalating costs. Supply chain delays. The issues that once caught construction teams off guard are now part of the planning and preconstruction process. Companies have not only been forced to do more with less, but they have also had to do it without sacrificing cost or schedule — and the field is where many teams feel the biggest impacts. While navigating the continued challenges of lead times for materials requires a complex approach, it’s the simple principles — combined with technology — proving successful for project teams in today’s environment. The following are four tips … Read more

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How Superintendents Can Enhance Jobsite Efficiency through Effective Communication Tools

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By Scott Davis and Salomon Vazquez Meza In the fast-paced and dynamic environment of construction sites where schedules are tight, workmanship is paramount and safety is non-negotiable, effective communication stands as the linchpin of success. And construction superintendents, who oversee all daily activities, play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are executed seamlessly. The following are useful tips that can help improve daily communication on the jobsite. The morning huddle Jobsite communication is the glue that holds a construction project together, so keep it simple and direct. Incorporate into your routine a daily morning huddle where tasks are laid out, … Read more

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Looking Ahead: 2024 Industry Challenges, Opportunities

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3 key areas to keep top-of-mind when planning for the unpredictable By Turner Burton While overall market conditions may seem unpredictable, the 2024 construction landscape is full of innovation and adaptability, and there is still optimism for our industry. According to Dodge Construction Network, the overall value of construction starts is expected to rise 7% in 2024. Ongoing challenges are expected, but the expansion of technologies and out-of-the-box creativity within the industry has maintained a sense of normalcy and resilience despite headwinds. Some factors going into 2024 remain the same as they have been over the past couple of years. … Read more

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