Most people understand what tradespeople do in the construction. However, many people struggle to understand what construction management professionals do as well, in complement to the field work being built by the tradespeople. We recently published a e-book showing 5 of the most common construction management roles that everyone should know about: 1. Project EstimatorContinue reading “Blog #22 – 5 Common Construction Management Jobs You Should Know About.”
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Blog #21 – Innovative New Building Materials in the Wake of the COVID-19 Price Hike
In the United States, professionals in the Architecture, and Engineering, Construction (AEC) world has seen the ripple effects of the COVID-19 on the supply chain. In the past 6 or more months in the United States, construction materials have been in short supply, due to the slow down of global shipping operations and factory shutdownsContinue reading “Blog #21 – Innovative New Building Materials in the Wake of the COVID-19 Price Hike”
Blog #20: 18 of the Most Influential African Women in the AEC World
In honor of Women’s History Month, and the ensuing celebration, I am highlighting 18 African woman leaders in the architecture, construction and infrastructure industries. Work Cited
Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction
This week, in the United States, Women in Construction are being recognized and celebrated. This is a National Association of Women in Construction-led (NAWIC) event. This year’s theme is to “Connect, Collaborate, Construct”. In other to connect and collaborate, we need to find communities of like minded people who want to do the same. SoContinue reading “Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction”
Blog #18: Benin City’s Historic, Amazing Earthern Walls
From 800AD to 1460AD, Benin City built defensive walls, with a combination of ramparts and moats. The ramparts were up to 66 feet high, and covered 9,950 miles, and an area is 2,317 square miles. It was considered the world’s largest earthwork, constructed of a ditch and dike structure. It was recorded in the GuinnessContinue reading “Blog #18: Benin City’s Historic, Amazing Earthern Walls”
Blog #17: 2 Groundbreaking Real Estate Developments Aimed to Improve the Lives of Black People
It’s February, which is Black History Month, in the United States. I believe that Black History Month should celebrate the past, the present, and future of the African diaspora. I recently learned of these two community developments headed up by black people in the United States. Africatown in Greater Seattle Inspired by the original, historicContinue reading “Blog #17: 2 Groundbreaking Real Estate Developments Aimed to Improve the Lives of Black People”
Blog #16 IKEA Is Selling $47,550 Tiny Houses
Drop everything! Yesterday, IKEA announced that they are selling customizable, mobile tiny house. The IKEA model is the BOHO XL. Escape Traveler is also selling another model ESCAPE ONE, starting at $52,900. The BOHO XL model starts at $47,550. Get a full list of the custom features, such as a washer/dryer combo, white stone countertops,Continue reading “Blog #16 IKEA Is Selling $47,550 Tiny Houses”
Blog #15: WTO Appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
At long last, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization! I previously wrote about Okonjo-Iweala’s long campaign which that been thwarted by the previous US presidential administration. It’s fitting that she won the appointment in the month of February, which is Black History Month. Okonjo-Iweala makes Black History andContinue reading “Blog #15: WTO Appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala”
Blog #14: We Created a 2021 ConstructionJane Calendar to Launch of MLK Day
Our team has been wanting to publish a diverse and inclusive ConstructionJane calendar for 2021, for some time now. We hit some snags and the work stood at a standstill, for some time. Although we are behind schedule, the calendar is now ready to launch! Luckily, this coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLKContinue reading “Blog #14: We Created a 2021 ConstructionJane Calendar to Launch of MLK Day”
Blog #13: World Toilet Day 2020
World Toilet Day Summit 2020