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Compass Group is a veteran-owned business.

Ron and Lisa Flick founded Compass Group in 1999 and have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. Before starting their company, they met while serving in the military.

The military teaches skills and values such as the ability to adapt, the importance of safety, and teamwork. For veterans transitioning into civilian life, these qualities lend themselves to successful careers in the construction industry.

Sustainable construction means using environmentally responsible processes throughout a building’s life cycle. Reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry may seem like a daunting task, but the opportunities for construction companies to practice sustainability are endless.

The 2022 construction industry trends are promising and, thankfully, nothing like the ones that prevailed in 2020 and 2021. General contracting, land development, construction management, and other components of the construction industry are expected to be highly welcoming as the industry is staying up to date with advancements in technology and environmentally friendly consciousness. 

Here are the top construction industry trends to look out for in 2022.

In the wake of the Champlain Towers South building collapse, Florida condo associations are facing - and asking - tougher questions than ever before.  

Florida has more condominium units and condo associations than any other state (1,516,375 and 23,149 respectively, according to Tony D’Souza in Sarasota Magazine.) Under Florida law, condo boards have the obligation to address safety problems.  Understanding these three issues should be at the top of every association’s agenda.

When you get the chance to build the hotel or commercial building of your dreams, you want your construction plans in the hands of a competent project manager. A day in the life of a construction project manager is filled with various tasks from budget balancing to tracking supplies. 

To stay on top on of their responsibilities, a successful project manager will be proficient in all of the following areas:

These up-and-coming construction trends are the ones to look out for this year.

The focus of 2021 is out with the bad and in with the good. It’s all about putting 2020 behind us and moving forward. It’s important to look back at last year’s trends and see how we can improve and what’s evolving in the construction industry. 

Here are the four construction trends to look out for in 2021:

Effective questions to help you find the best candidate before you hire them

Meeting with a contractor and deciding which one you’ll hire is a huge decision. Here’s a list of questions you should always ask when interviewing contractors for a project:

The construction industry has changed in the wake of COVID-19. Although many have adapted to necessary, innovative changes to keep their businesses afloat, others wonder what they can do to survive. What does the market look like on the “other side” of the pandemic? The good news is the construction industry can recover.

Five things to consider when reviewing architecture firms 

Architecture is among the most important things to consider in a new hotel project. Here are five things that construction companies should factor in as they determine which architecture firms to partner with. 

To be successful in the construction industry, it’s vital to have effective communication, especially between builders and their suppliers. Poor communication leads to delays in projects and ultimately harms a company’s bottom line. With technology constantly evolving, accurate and consistent communication is easier to achieve than ever.

Here are three ways to bridge the gap between builders and suppliers: