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      Construction Labor and Peak Seasons      Construction labor is a crucial part of all construction projects no matter the size or cost. The availability of skilled workers can have a huge impact on the success of the project. Many companies are struggling to find skilled workers to help on their jobs during the peak seasons. These seasons vary on trade and scope of work on the project.      Peak seasons of construction typically happen during the summer months along with a few months in spring and fall. Mainly the weather conditions that allow us to work outside comfortably and can do groundwork as well. This time of year, there is a surge of construction projects either ongoing or starting. With those factors in mind, the labor on these projects needs to be increased to get it all done.     A big issue that happens during peak season of construction is the lack of skilled workers. Many of the skilled workers alr...

  Running a Construction Project Are you thinking about becoming a project manager and running a construction project? It may sound easy but there are many background items and tasks that have to be done that may not be as easy as you have been told. Running projects requires careful planning, effective communication, and efficient management skills. No matter if it is a big or a small project, you will always need to be proficient in these skills and many others. When running a project, planning thoroughly is an essential skill required. When running projects, you have to create a detailed and somewhat accurate timeline/schedule to run off of. Having this allows you to better plan getting subcontractors on site at the right time. It is good to also consider the other factors such as weather conditions and resources when scheduling. Having a well thought out schedule can make or break your operation and communications on your job. Another skill that is generally overlooked is stron...

Construction Happiness     In today's world, there is so many different jobs that people can get into. Many people get stuck in following the money and not following the passion when finding a job. In my experience construction workers have a good time while on site and getting their projects done. On the othe r hand, there are many downsides to this construction. Many people see construction workers as rough and mean individuals so, are construction workers really happy?     The Constuction industry is a very stressful job that needs to be taken very seriously to make sure no one gets hurt. It takes serious skill and dedication to make construction projects happen and can take a toll on the mental health. Construction workers work long hours and work outside in the elements that may not seem very exciting and many people would avoid this type of work. This type of work is mentally draining but also physical draining on the body.     Con...

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Construction Document Quality      Construction documents are an essential part of any construction project, they provide all the details and instructions and specifications for contractors to follow. However, I've noticed that a lot of construction drawings and documents have declined in quality and detail recently. Missing drawing details, specifications, and incorrect and unsafe plans. The decline could be for many different reasons that we may or may not be able to fix.      A lot of plans nowadays are very complex, and the project can be a very complicated one. Specifications for concrete foundations or many a complex framework of a building could all be things that make it hard to create plans. Who is to blame you may ask? Well, you can't say for sure, but it could be the general contractors and subcontractors. Possibly the engineers and architects are to blame. Whoever it is, these issues can lead to costly change orders, delays in construc...

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