Bridging the Construction Labor Shortage with Technology
The construction labor shortage has fueled an increase in technological building solutions that increase efficiency and do more with fewer skilled trades people.
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San Francisco’s First Modular Hotel
In the hotel industry, time is money and large chains can’t afford to have construction projects go over schedule and over budget. For this reason, hotel chains are turning to offsite modular building techniques so new venues are able to start serving guests and generating income faster.
Why Construction Professionals Are Turning to Engineered Timber Products
The advancements in engineered timber products make them more sustainable, uniform and stronger than other materials on the market.
Why Construction Is Ripe For Disruption
The US economy has been enjoying a historic run. Since June 2009, the upturn is set to be the longest in US history if it can last until June. The one area that is lagging is new home sales. The season? A lack of entry-level homes that are priced within reach of the 19.4 million who have entered the workforce since 2009.
Mass-Production of Homes the Panacea to the Housing Crisis
Housing shortages, less disposable income and rising building costs—if there was ever a time to support affordable housing options, this is it!
The Construction Labor Solutions that Could Save the Industry
With the recession over, the demand for new housing is exceeding supply and there is no end in sight. The trouble is, there aren’t enough construction workers to keep up with demand and that is driving up prices.
Despite Growing Pains, Construction Tech Continues to Draw Financial Backing
The construction labor shortage has made it obvious that the building industry, characteristically reticent to accept change, is ripe for a revolution. The consensus seems to be that modular, offsite construction is the way forward resulting in modular startups getting the most funding in the tech building arena. Construction tech companies have already enjoyed a… Read more »
5% of All New Builds Could be Modular and Off-site by 2021
Modular off-site construction has the potential to solve many of the inherent issues that dog traditional building methods.
Immigration Changes Cause Construction Chaos
The construction industry is one of the most labor-intensive in the US which is why a tightening of immigration regulations poses a problem. One report found a 67% decline in Mexican immigrants which led to there being 570,000 fewer Mexican-born construction workers than there were in 2007. Workers in the construction industry have returned to… Read more »
The Looming Housing Crisis in Rural America
One of the many reasons for the growing housing shortage in the US is that people are “aging in place”. According to one study, people stay in their homes twice as long as they did in the 1920s. Homeowners aren’t updating their homes before placing them on the market, leaving buyers with unsatisfactory choices. “We… Read more »