The Importance of Aesthetic: Beyond the Looks
In recent times, aesthetic design has gained immense popularity and has become a significant trend across the construction industry. But did you know that aesthetic design goes far beyond superficial appearances? Whether you’re starting new construction for your home or you’re an investor seeking to capitalize on your investment. This blog is for you.
Designing for Resilience: Natural Disaster-Resistant Buildings
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes vary greatly by the state in you live. These natural disasters pose significant risks to buildings and infrastructure. It is something we cannot stop but we can prepare for. Here in Houston, Texas and surrounding cities, we’re prone to massive flooding, and must be prepared for those by the way we construct our commercial buildings and residential homes.
How to Make the Most of Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Materials
Sustainability is a key factor in the construction industry today. As the world faces environmental challenges and climate change, the construction sector is adopting new methods and materials that reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions.
How to Enhance your Multifamily Construction Projects
Our team at FMG Construction has seen firsthand the impact these simple steps can make. As you adopt or improve processes with these tips, your construction team will be better equipped to handle multifamily projects and ensure they’re completed on time and within budget.
How Smart Building Systems are Transforming the Construction Industry
Advancements in technology is changing the construction industry like optimized manufacturing and new technology of the time sparked the industrial revolution. Like the industrial revolution, smart building systems are transforming the construction industry by increasing the efficiency and dependability of commercial construction projects. Learn how we are transforming with it.
Benefits of Cutting-Edge Construction Technology
No matter what industry you’re in, staying ahead of the competition is a vital factor in determining success and marketshare. Successful contractors recognize the value of staying ahead of the competition when it comes to construction projects. If you or your team is on fence on whether to invest in ConTech, continue reading for impactful insight.
Paving the Way for Modern Commercial Construction
As we look to the future to harness the latest innovations and ConTech tools, we understand the importance of cutting-edge technology, innovative procedures, and improved quality assurance methods; and ensure each project we take on embodies all of these things. Continue reading to learn how FMG is helping transform commercial construction today.
FMG Construction’s Guide to Sustainability
FMG Construction Development is dedicated to sustainable building standards and have the track record of projects that reflect this dedication. In this blog we’ve outlined the most essential tips we use to ensure we are doing our part in creating a more sustainable construction industry.
Creating an Effective Budget for Job Order Contracting (JOC)
Our core focus at FMG Construction is commercial Job Order Contracting (JOC). Because JOC contracts are awarded with a fixed term and/or maximum dollar value, whichever occurs first, it’s important to ensure the success of projects in-progress as well as those various jobs in the future.
The Complexities of Building Codes in Construction
Organizations and real estate developers take proactive safety steps when constructing new buildings or major renovations. This not only keeps occupants safe but deters corporations from major lawsuits as a result of personal injury or a wrongful death. That's why businesses want to ensure contractors are qualified with multiple references prior to engagement.
Paving the Way: Women in Construction
FMG Construction is proud to recognize and celebrate Women’s History Month as we take this opportunity to honor the incredible women who have impacted our industry in a meaningful way--including Emily Roebling, who made history as the first documented woman in construction.
Upcoming Multi-family Development Project?
When it comes to multi-family construction, quality is key. To ensure your multi-family development project is a success, finding the right construction firm and targeting the proper processes can make or break the project. Here we provide tips and advice on how to get started on multi-family construction projects and what to look out for along the way.
Grants for the Public Sector Construction Projects
grants can create opportunities for many government agencies, civil servants should always consider that with funding often comes requirements. It's important to assess these before committing resources or overpromising to the public.
Planning for Success in K-12 Construction
From sporting events on Friday nights, to hosting elections or any other event that brings people together, these educational facilities are often utilized by local residents where it becomes essential that they be constructed with a priority placed on safety and quality--ensuring students and communities alike have an enjoyable place to gather year-round.
Increase Productivity with these 6 ConTech Tools
As technology becomes more pervasive on the job sites, the construction industry will continue to see an increase in productivity as well a truncated construction schedule.
Common Mistakes Made in Commercial Construction Projects and How to Avoid Them
Commercial construction projects can be complex, costly endeavors that require an immense amount of time and resources to complete successfully. Despite the best laid plans, mistakes are often made along the way - some large enough to cause a project’s entire completion schedule to be thrown off track.
5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Give Any Building a Renewed Feel
When a customer, partner, or employee walks through your doors for the first time, they form impressions that have lasting power. In just ten seconds they can form an opinion of what you stand for and whether it's worth their time to stay around.
The Evolving Role of Telecom Construction
As industries have grown and developed, so too has the role of telecommunications. Today, the construction industry is heavily reliant on telecom to connect workers in remote locations, coordinate large-scale projects, and manage a variety of other critical functions. But this wasn't always the case.
Key Elements to a Successful Commercial Construction Project
Successful commercial construction requires hyper-vigilant planning and attention to detail—from budget approvals to project close-out. Whether you are a building owner working with a contractor from the ground-up or are renovating an existing space, here are vital elements that must be carried out throughout your engagement.
Crushing Financial Construction Management in 2023
Financial planning plays a vital role in the success and growth of any construction firm or program initiative. It’s critical to manage, assess, and improve strategies and processes that impact cash flow; as this is a key consideration when bidding for projects or determining if investing in a commercial renovation or build is worth the return on investment. For example, as a construction firm, the decision to bid on a large project can have great impact on the finances of a company.