How you can avoid disruptions to your construction project. At Proforma Construction, we have been working as a general contractor in the Bay Area for many years.  Naturally, we have undertaken countless projects and been exposed to various timelines, client demands, and weather conditions along the way.  Our experience has … Continue reading →

Can green concrete revolutionize the construction industry? Concrete is one of the most widely-used building materials in the world.  It is commonly used in foundations, walls, ceilings, floors, and so on.  Unfortunately, concrete is one of the largest contributors to manmade CO2 emissions around the world.  In order to curb … Continue reading →

How heavy construction equipment is going green. With the rise of electric vehicles on the road, it’s not surprising that the construction industry is looking into making heavy equipment electric as well.  Within the next twenty years, it’s possible that machinery like backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, grazers, and other heavy construction … Continue reading →

How AI is making its mark on the construction sector. While AI, or artificial intelligence, was once the subject of futuristic movies and sci-fi novels, this technology has developed faster than anyone had anticipated.  Today, it is not uncommon for AI enabled technologies to infiltrate the hospitality, healthcare, food, entertainment, … Continue reading →

Learn about the impact that artificial intelligence can have on the construction industry. The commercial construction industry is on the brink of a technological revitalization.  With all the new innovations that the industry can take advantage of, the potential for growth and improvement is seemingly endless.  One of the innovations … Continue reading →

The growing trend of prefab and modular construction techniques. Recently, the commercial construction industry has seen the rise of prefab and modular construction solutions.  Experts see the growing popularity of these strategies as a response to the increasing material costs and labor shortages.  But what are prefab and modular construction … Continue reading →

Experts weigh in on why the construction industry should embrace digital innovation. While technological advancement has spurred growth across most industries, commercial construction has lagged behind in some respects.  At this year’s European ConTech Summit, several leaders in the industry spoke on why the construction industry should embrace digital innovation … Continue reading →

Try out these suggestions to improve your communication in the construction industry. While having good communication is important for all businesses, it is especially vital for those in the construction industry.  This is because poor communication can delay timelines, reduce building quality, affect budgeting, compromise safety, and lead to major … Continue reading →

Find out what separates construction insurance from surety bonds. When a client turns to a general contractor in the Bay Area, they are putting their trust in the contractor’s hands.  While the client can look at a construction company’s portfolio and look up its client reviews, there is no guarantee … Continue reading →

Learn how BIM can pose certain risks. BIM, or building information modeling, uses special software to create models of a planned building.  When used correctly, BIM can reduce construction cost and time.  Additionally, using BIM software can help the building design team understand the project in more detail and increase … Continue reading →