Category: Industry Insights

Very thoughtful article by Laurent Bataille from Schneider Electric. Reposting as everybody should read this: smart buildings predictions seen by a leader in smart building solutions. The term ‘smart buildings’ has become popularized in recent years. So much so, that it may have started to become somewhat diluted in its meaning. However, smart building technology is extremely important for real estate executives, building operators, and occupants. It includes a digitized infrastructure of smart devices, energy assets, and integrated […]

How safety helps overcome challenges and improve every project. McCarthy published a good Op Ed on our industry\’s safety and practices. See the original post here – and a copy/paste of a report by their Kevin Maitland, VP of Safety. below. What McCarthy is doing as an organization must be regarded as thought leadership and embraced by all. A CALL TO ACTIONEach year, more than 70 construction companies across the country and around the world join together […]

The University of Southern California’s (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering has launched a new master’s program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology (ADCT).

Ford\’s 2021 edition of their F150 is having a very handy new feature for technicians on the road. As reported by TheDrive, our next truck will be a generator itself. This is brilliant, we love it! Ford\’s Pro Power Onboard system is everything we needed to haul track toys, like, yesterday. Instead of having to bring a separate generator to power the lights and power tools you\’ll want to use when said track car inevitably breaks, your […]

Post-Confinement recommendations from major real estate firms.

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Working together to meet the unprecedented challenges of a rapidly changing landscape to establish clarity, emerge with strength, and inspire the future of business. Great analysis from KPMG here: The rapid spread of COVID-19 has introduced new challenges across the business landscape. Working together, KPMG can help business leaders respond with practical and informed approaches to navigate uncertainty and gain clarity in changing times. The following insights and guidance can help business leaders gain perspective and better […]

As outlined on Procore’s blog , construction workers are and will be impacted by the crisis just like many other industries. We are going to change how we work. See their update: (Source: Procore, Inc.) PROTECTING YOUR WORKERS AND BUSINESS Construction businesses are people businesses, so they are more susceptible to negative effects from factors related to their employees. Massive illnesses across the workforce could bring projects to a screeching halt.  As with any public health threat, […]

Read below an excellent article which summarizes best all questions we are asking ourselves. I am glad to report we are here to help our customers and partners during this difficult period.. We are taking extra precautions as recommended by the CDC, but full crews are available to support and maintain your facilities. As Governor Newson outlined in his statement, Construction is an Essential business.

To all our partners & customers. The last week have seen a significant number of evolutions relating to the implications of COVID-19, locally, nationally and internationally.Consequently, we are implementing all suggested precautionary measures proposed by CDC with immediate effect.  In addition,  We are implementing procedures to monitor employees fever levels. Should we detect any irregular situation we shall ask the employee to return home and report to proper health authorities and seek appropriate treatment. We hope you are […]

If you run a restaurant you may need to employ the services of a general contractor who specializes in restaurant work. Restaurant maintenance and construction is an entirely different ballgame than standard building maintenance. It’s almost always good to go with an experienced construction company who has worked in a restaurant environment previously. Here are a couple of additional things to think about when you’re searching for the perfect contractor for maintenance or upgrades at your restaurant. […]

When you work in retail facility management there are a lot of different things that you have to maintain. The role presents a whole slew of challenges in an individual location. Knowing this reality, a lot of facilities managers also manage multiple locations, making a challenging role even more difficult. We have identified some of the biggest problems facing facilities managers as well as ways Homesteady Solutions can help to solve them. Outdated infrastructure A huge problem […]