Being in construction is a dangerous line of work, requiring the use of power tools and heavy machinery. As most construction is done outside, workers are often exposed to environmental conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather, that can pose safety risks as well. Falling from height is another ever-present risk for construction ..read more

If you need a commercial design project that needs doing, a new property developed, or an existing one renovated, you’ll need a good contractor to get the job done. But which one is “right”? There are so many different commercial contractor types out there that it can be difficult to know which one you need ..read more

One growing trend in the design and construction sector is offsite construction. This process, which involves separating the building process from the physical property site and instead, isolating initial construction in a controlled environment elsewhere, holds some unique advantages over more traditional on-site construction methods. Here are five of those benefits.  First, a Better Definition ..read more

Property development relies on a close relationship between client developers and the contractors hired to complete these development projects.  The paradigms that these contractors employ to deliver on property development contracts differ. The Design-Manufacture-Construct delivery method, which incorporates all development activity under one contact, is one of these paradigms. Here’s what you need to know ..read more

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has completely upended modern society. It continues to do so as COVID-19 continues to evolve; with each new variant, the virus has different impacts and implications that we need to adapt to as a society to protect both ourselves and others.  In the wake of more than two ..read more

The real estate market for the Metro Denver area has been very active over the past few years, and they have been characterized by strong demand. Combined with a low supply of available properties, rising home prices, and record-low mortgage interest rates, Denver real estate has been a strong seller’s market since at least 2020 ..read more

Wood timbers used for the construction of walls, joists, flooring, and furnishings are a popular choice. Natural wood is a renewable resource, offers good strength and durability, and has an attractive look and feel. There are some downsides to using natural wood timbers, but timbers, engineered wood, an affordable alternative, offers even more advantages when ..read more

Modular construction has become increasingly popular in recent years due to reduced construction times, better consistency in manufacturing components, and higher levels of overall safety for workers – and all at a price point that’s as much as 15 to 20 percent less expensive than traditional construction. What modular construction does take, though, is supreme ..read more

The construction industry is varied and complex and, as a result, overseeing all the disparate elements that go into the building process requires the investment of a lot of time, energy, and resources. These requirements have led to the development of several different construction management positions that the industry has come to rely on to ..read more

Radon is responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, 2,900 of which were people who have never smoked. In fact, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Unfortunately, radon is also quite common in Colorado homes due to the state’s higher-than-average uranium content. The good news? It’s quite possible to reduce radon content to safe levels and keep a house safe for years to come. You just have to be prepared. Here’s what homeowners and home buyers need to know about radon in Colorado. What is Radon? Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that occurs na ..read more