by Jim Yarrow | Feb 26, 2018 | BEST of Construction
On top of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Volcano sits the site for a $1.4 billion telescope project that has finally gotten the go ahead to resume construction. This telescope will have 492 mirror segments integrated into a single light gathering surface about 98 feet, or 30...
by Jim Yarrow | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Freezing temperatures can cause numerous problems on the construction site. They can’t be avoided or prevented but in most cases you can predict the weather with fairly good accuracy and plan accordingly. How do Freezing Temperatures Affect Construction? On the site:...
by Jim Yarrow | Feb 19, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is an enormous 35 mile bridge being built at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary. Which is a large sea crossing linking the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Zhuhai City of Guangdong Province, and Macao...
by Jim Yarrow | Feb 12, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Developer Su Shaojun, president of Seven Stars Investment Group, was inspired to build a replica of the famous ship The Titanic after watching the film over 20 years ago. Su Shaojun is also building a theme park based around the ship which he claims will feature the...
by Jim Yarrow | Feb 7, 2018 | BEST of Construction
In the southern Fujian Province in China 1,500 workers reportedly built a railway station in just 9 hours. 7 trains and 23 diggers were used in the construction of the Nanlong Railway Station in the city Longyan, China. Work began on the railway station at 6:30pm on...
by Jim Yarrow | Jan 31, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
Ever wondered what the strangest materials used in construction are? We have too. In this article PlanSwift gives you the weirdest things constructions workers use worldwide. Sticky Rice In China sticky rice is more than just a main part of a traditional diet. It can...
by Jim Yarrow | Jan 29, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons
All the data for the construction industry is in, so it’s about time to do our analysis so we can see how 2017 went and try to predict how 2018 will be. Construction Spending Construction spending releases a report each month from the U.S. Commerce Department after...
by Jim Yarrow | Jan 17, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
The bidding competition is fiercer than ever in the construction industry. More and more contractors all over the world are using software in their businesses. Estimating software makes the entire estimating and bidding process go so much faster that companies are...
by Jim Yarrow | Jan 15, 2018 | BEST of Construction
2018 is going to be an exciting year for the construction industry. All signs and numbers point to a successful year! Last month alone over 30,000 jobs were added to the industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This will bring the sector’s 2017 gains to...
by Jim Yarrow | Jan 2, 2018 | BEST of Construction, What is PlanSwift?
Happy New Year to all our loyal customers from PlanSwift. A new year means new possibilities for everyone and for some people, that means updating your business. PlanSwift has compiled the most essential software every construction company needs to have in 2018 so you...
