Emergency Preparedness in Construction
Emergency preparedness must be a primary consideration for anyone involved in the building trade. Responsible contractors know the risks and prepare accordingly.
Emergency preparedness must be a primary consideration for anyone involved in the building trade. Responsible contractors know the risks and prepare accordingly.
It's clear that Atlanta’s emergence as a prime destination for new data centers is no fluke. The momentum is unmistakable and unrelenting. For major players in the tech industry, Atlanta is now a location of choice. And that promises to continue into the foreseeable future.
Utility and practicality are important in any building’s design. But aesthetic considerations should never be neglected. Well-designed structures unite both priorities in happy harmony.
As a city on an exciting growth trajectory, Atlanta’s economy is dynamic and thriving, and all that growth means ample opportunity for the construction industry. This growth, while exciting and welcome, does not come without challenges, as the city’s aging infrastructure can - and sometimes does - hamper the completion of new projects.
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) will be overseeing $4.5 billion in investment over the next decade to expand the state’s port infrastructure and related endeavors. This investment will have a profound impact on the state’s economy, not just in the port cities themselves but in surrounding communities as well.
The tech revolution that began a few years ago is reverberating through the construction industry as never before. It’s an exciting time to be in the field. And the future possibilities seem limitless.
Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) are known for their convenience, versatility, durability, fast construction time, and relatively low cost. They’re routinely used as storage facilities, warehouses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, sports facilities and many other things. But can a PEMB have multiple stories?
Since the dawn of the industrial age, automation and improved processes have made the work we do more efficient—a trend that has continued to the present day …The construction industry, however, has not always kept pace with that trend.
While commercial construction nationwide has struggled, Atlanta seems to be defying gravity. In the first half of 2023, Atlanta saw an 18 percent increase in construction starts over the year before, representing $5.4 billion in new projects.
Working high above the ground is inherently dangerous. And construction workers do so routinely. So, it’s no surprise that falls from height are among the most common causes of injury in the construction industry.