Tag: supply chain

The Supply Chain: How Commercial Construction Adapted

The supply chain is a vital part of the construction industry. It involves all the aspects related to getting materials and supplies for a project, which can be complicated and lengthy with multiple players involved. In fact, there are more than 100 million workers in the U.S. alone who work directly in or indirectly through supply chains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This blog will discuss how COVID-19 affected this crucial aspect of commercial construction projects—and how commercial construction adapted as a result.

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Top 7 Trends and Challenges in Commercial Construction in 2022

Commercial construction is an integral part of the American economy. According to IBISWorld, it is a $230 Billion industry, the 51st largest by market size. The entire construction industry employs more than 750,000 workers.

But it’s not always smooth sailing as commercial construction market dynamics keep changing, so you must keep your finger on the pulse of the industry to stay afloat. Here are trends and challenges to look out for in 2022.

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Souder Brothers Construction 2021 Year in Review

We started 2020’s “Year in Review” post by saying:

What a year it has been!  Last year was not the one we were expecting, but it was a year we will remember forever.

That sentiment could very well apply to 2021 as well!  While this year has been calmer in some respects as we settle into a “new normal,” the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet a distant memory and continues to impact our work and lives.  Some effects are relatively minor: masks have joined keys, wallets, and phones on the list of things you don’t leave home without.  Video chat apps like Zoom and FaceTime are ubiquitous as email and text messages.  Terms like “social distancing” and “vax” have entered our vernacular and won’t be disappearing very soon.

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