In general, there are three sectors of construction: buildings, infrastructure and industrial. Building construction is usually further divided into residential and non-residential (commercial/institutional).
Ascend has expertise in all three sectors and possess success stories for companies of all shapes, sizes, and sectors if this industry.
Some continuing trends to look for in 2017 in the construction sector:
- Construction firms will continue to face a labor shortage problem
- Construction companies will face increased scrutiny and prosecution of safety and fraud incidents
- The new administration may change how sustainable movement will define itself
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality will continue to gain traction
- Cost of construction will continue to rise in materials and labor
- IoT (Internet of Things) will be huge moving forward in innovation on the job site
- Collaborative project delivery will replace the design-bid-build methods
Ensure your group is keeping up with these trends and continue to improve your operations to ensure your future is secure.
