by Jim Yarrow | Jun 5, 2018 | BEST of Construction
California regulators have announced in May of 2018 that their historic plan to mandate rooftop solar panels on almost all single-family homes built in the state has now been approved. This plan was unanimously approved and is said to start adding the solar panels...
by Jim Yarrow | May 30, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Video courtesy of the Disney Parks Youtube channel A new roller coaster inspired by the films “Guardians of the Galaxy” is now under construction and set to debut in Orlando Florida at Disney’s Epcot just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. This...
by Jim Yarrow | May 24, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons, What is PlanSwift?
PlanSwift, the number one takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry works with any trade in construction by using digital plans to generate precise material lists for your estimates. Quickly calculate your lengths, areas, and volumes and then apply...
by Jim Yarrow | May 21, 2018 | BEST of Construction
(Image of Reforma 432 ground floor courtesy of Foster + Partners) Construction of Reforma 432, a Foster + Partners designed skyscraper in Mexico City is set to begin again since it’s setbacks in 2011. Mexico News Daily reporter Abilia recently released a statement...
by Jim Yarrow | May 14, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has finally released a video and a few images of the world’s first full-scale, passenger-ready hyperloop confirming that the construction of their kilometer-long test track near it’s R&D center in France. HyperloopTT will be...
by Jim Yarrow | May 8, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
PlanSwift is an easily customizable takeoff and estimating software that will fit with any trade specific business in the construction industry. All you need to do is simply create assemblies of your commonly used materials, waste, and labor then drag those assemblies...
