4 Ways Developers Can Improve Project Management
Managing a construction project is as big of a task for developers as it is for contractors. Construction projects come with multiple moving parts, so the ability to make quick decisions on the job site will ultimately determine the success of a project — including completing the construction job on...
5 Trends in Multifamily Housing
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, multifamily housing is a booming industry in the United States with more multifamily housing units going up than single-family units. The agency reports that this boom over the single-family sector is due, in part, to the fact that it’s more difficult than before for...
KWA resolves to increase fluidity in 2014
One of my favorite times of the holidays is participating in New Year traditions; some that have been around since the days of Babylon, and some that we’ve adopted over time in the southern United States. Specifically, I love setting New Year’s resolutions and eating black-eyed peas! While I do...
Holidays at KWA
The holidays are a special time for us at KWA Construction. During this time of year we want to show our love and appreciation for our staff and clients. Thank you all for making this a great year!...
Wow, Why Didn’t I Think of That
Here at KWA, we stay deep in the trenches of building multifamily housing projects, but we still find the time to stop and smell the roses; well in this case it’s pretty genius craftsmanship that we appreciate. “Wow, Why Didn’t I Think of That?” is our selection of unique buildings,...
Concern about the skilled labor shortage grows as construction industry rebounds
While the U.S. economy is on an upswing, and our multifamily housing industry experiences an influx of new construction projects, builders have a newer challenge to hammer out: labor shortages. I see it with all of my Texas construction peers, plenty of jobs, yet not not enough skilled laborers to...
How to Choose a Certification Program
Will your next build be a certified green development? Sustainable building practices are an indicator of leadership and commitment to the environment. They are also quickly becoming the standard in the construction industry. Before your building can be green certified, you must select which green certification program you will use....
Improving Construction Efficiency and Productivity with Technology
A look back over the course of time will show that advancements in technology have improved productivity in various manners and industries. Government industry data indicates an increase in productivity between 1976 and 2004 related to investments in equipment and material technology available at the time. However, one could argue...