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Since the first humans began to settle down as an agricultural society at the very dawn of civilization, continuing for thousands of years until the middle of the 19th century, only five mineral binders were used to create plasters and mortars.

Engineering and construction organizations that invest in developing future leaders and building their businesses with multiple paths to owner liquidity are positioning themselves for long-term success.

In this episode of “Dear Anna,” Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares not one, but three ideas contractors can use to make sure their campaigns are firing on all cylinders and meeting goals.

Modular building concepts—also known as off-site construction—have been utilized for decades. However, the use of pre-fabrication and modular building techniques is increasingly common now. 

With new and emerging technologies and sustainable options, some added benefits can be achieved as well, sweetening the results.

By automatically feeding one screw after the next and leaving one hand free, auto-feed systems reduce fatigue, boost productivity and generally turn two-person jobs into one-person jobs.

This round up of products are designed to reduce labor, improve productivity, enhance quality on the jobsite and/or help with custom drywall work.

The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Illinois June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities.

Construction starts are once again increasing after a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2021. But labor shortages continue, and after a brief decline, materials prices are again climbing, caused partially by the war in Ukraine.