Resource Roundup: Preparing for what’s to come

Each week, we’re rounding up a list of valuable and inspiring industry content to keep you informed, empowered and motivated for future success.

Today, we’re bringing you details about the rise of construction material prices, how construction companies are using technology to address coronavirus challenges, information about which face coverings are best for preventing the spread of the virus and more.

Business insights

• Construction material prices continue to rise for the second month in a row. See this article from Construction Dive for more information and how you can prepare.
• See this article from Construction & Demolition Recycling to see how heavy civil construction is being impacted by supply chain and other challenges due to COVID-19.
• In this article from Construction Dive, read about how construction companies like Consigli Construction are using technology to address coronavirus challenges.
• The construction industry is finding many ways to adapt amid the pandemic. In this article from The Orange County Register, read about how companies are choosing to use easy-to-clean prefab materials and using shipping containers as transformed classrooms.

Safety guidelines

• Which face coverings are best for preventing the spread of coronavirus on job sites? Check out this article from Construction Dive to get the latest details.
• Read this Construction Dive article to see how a Wisconsin-based contractor is using facial recognition technology to test for COVID-19 symptoms.