(717) 776-6337 ABOUT EXPERTISE AREAS PROJECTS RESOURCES CONTACT Attracting a New Generation of Construction Workers 24th November, 2021 Amber Construction Hiring Talk about worker shortages have hit national news the past few months with many businesses scrambling to staff up to meet demand. But for construction, this is nothing new. The construction industry has been battling a skills and worker shortage for decades and estimates show the industry will need to Read More Save Time and Money: The Importance of Construction Project Management 20th October, 2021 Mark Galbraith General Contracting The construction industry is no stranger to inconveniences, delays, and other operational challenges. From budget inaccuracies to legal agreements, a project can quickly go off course without the proper leadership and management in place. Many builders are opting to hire project managers to help the company gain control of how Read More The Importance of a Strong Build and Maintenance for Multi-Family Structures 20th September, 2021 Allan Galbraith Commercial Design, General Contracting, Multi-Family Structure Back in June, a condominium collapsed in Surfside, Florida, resulting in the death of 98 people. The Champlain Towers was a 12-story condominium complex with 136 units built in 1981. On June 24, the South Tower collapsed at 1:25 AM, causing an underground fire—an additional obstacle for emergency responders on Read More Beating the Heat: Keeping Outdoor Contractors Safe 27th August, 2021 Mark Galbraith Construction Process, Contractor Safety, General Contracting With longer daylight hours and warmer weather, summer is the prime building season across the country. You don’t have to combat the constant rain of spring or the frozen ground of winter. It’s also a time for construction companies to find more interested seasonal workers to hire larger teams to Read More The 10 Most Popular Green Building Techniques 22nd July, 2021 Allan Galbraith Construction Process, Green Building 78% of people are more likely to purchase a product that is clearly labeled as environmentally friendly. 96% of people feel like their actions, such as their buying power, can make a difference. It’s no wonder larger brands like Amazon, McCormick, HP, and Pratt & Whitney are Read More Returning to the Office? The Latest Trends in Commercial Workplace Construction 18th June, 2021 Allan Galbraith Commercial Design, Commercial Office Construction, Hybrid Office It goes without saying that this past year has been hard on many companies and employees, regardless of the industry. When taking a look back to March 2020, the hot topic in most workplaces was the transition to remote work. 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At the end of 2020, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index reported that an astounding 71% of contractors were facing a shortage in at least one Read More Sustainable Construction 101 23rd March, 2021 Mark Galbraith Construction Process As a whole, the construction industry uses large amounts of global resources and contributes heavily to pollution. It is reported that building and construction companies can contribute up to the following amounts across various industries within a single economy: 25-40% of total energy consumed 30% of raw materials used 30-40% Read More A True Hybrid Construction Process 14th December, 2020 Mark Galbraith Commercial Design, Construction Process, General Contracting For generations, building owners have debated over the advantages of one construction method over the other. 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