How integrating technology into construction techniques yields success with projects

Originally published in the Jacksonville Business Journal April 25, 2022 The construction industry has been known to be notoriously slow to evolve when compared to others. The booming Jacksonville market has introduced new challenges on construction market resources, mostly because of labor shortage. Because of this, many firms look for ways to increase efficiency and…

Spotlight On: Specification Products — Reimagining Concrete

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…

Lean Construction Strategies

There’s value in planning. The heart of our scheduling program, introduced during the pre-construction phase is the Lean work schedule. This approach enhances the way work is performed throughout the construction delivery process by reducing inefficiencies, which will eliminate miscommunication and increase project efficiency, ultimately saving money. Lean Construction Strategies Our team at Meyer Najem…

Leveraging the Power of BIM

Innovating for the future, designing with an advantage. A current Meyer Najem project, the Witham North Pavilion, is a four-story, 76,000 square foot addition to the current Witham Hospital. The first floor of the addition will house the ambulatory care, pain management and surgical centers for the hospital. The second, third and fourth floors will…