Golden shovels gleam in the afternoon sun. Leaders sporting hardhats and business attire pose for a picture before pushing their shovels into the dirt. Attendees applaud as the groundbreaking ceremony signifies the official start of a construction project. Some people may think this is when the construction team begins its work. But in many cases,…
For leaders interested in growing their company or organization’s physical presence or renovating their existing environment, embarking on a construction project is an exciting moment filled with possibilities. At the same time, the experience can present challenges on multiple levels, from choosing how to approach the design and construction process to dealing with construction costs.…
Building for Sustainability Sustainability in construction has become a growing focus in the industry over the past two decades. With the construction industry producing roughly 40 percent of all carbon emissions each year, changes need to be made in order to reduce the impact on the environment. How do you build sustainable? Sustainable construction is…
In today’s market, keeping on top of long-lead items can be difficult. From the type of material to the skilled trade that it requires, hitting a deadline that requires a specific material or trade may take longer than in prior years. Long-lead items may include MEP equipment, roofing material, lighting fixtures, doors, and frames, but…
Six years ago, Meyer Najem began using Specification Products’ Element 5 (E5) concrete admixtures on construction projects. Specification Products is disrupting the concrete industry, providing a new and innovative approach to solving decades old concrete challenges. As a construction veteran and concrete expert, Joe Shetterley, founder and President of Specification Products, always knew there had…