by Kendall Jones | 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 Kendall Jones | 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 Kendall Jones | 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 Kendall Jones | 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 Kendall Jones | 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 Kendall Jones | 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...
