STONEPILE Construction Education Blog

A new semester is right around the corner, and if you’re looking to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the construction industry, then look no further than STONEPILEllc. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Garry Vermaas and Dr. Jodi Vermaas, STONEPILEllc’s mission is to train the next generation of construction leaders with a values-based perspective and real-world…

Technology has thoroughly transformed the way we work, play, and communicate. But there are now even more significant breakthroughs on the horizon in the form of artificial intelligence (AI). With artificial intelligence (AI) getting smarter by the minute, a new generation of robots is learning to think for itself. But what does this mean for…

The higher education scene has undergone a significant transformation. Due to pressure to lower tuition, declining state funding, and a decreasing pool of high school graduates, many colleges and universities are consolidating or closing. However, there are cases where others are merging. What does this mean? Read on. In 2016, colleges and universities across the country…

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data, construction input prices rose 1.3% in January. Did You Know: The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in domestic producers’ prices for their output. It is a measure of inflation at the wholesale…

The construction industry is seeing significant changes in how things get done as it embraces technology. Automation has transformed and vaulted the industry into the future with improved sustainability and efficiency. Automated technology is becoming increasingly important for filling positions and attracting young people as the workforce ages, and the industry faces a labor shortage.…

Construction is constantly evolving, with new processes and innovations regularly being introduced. New advancements are opening a lot of opportunities in this huge market. So what are the most current trends in the construction industry? Image by freestockcenter on Freepik Here Are Some Construction Industry Trends You Should Know The Virtual Construction Market Sees Rapid Growth The…

Technology is hard to keep up with—especially in construction! Big data is transforming the construction industry. We’ve come a long way from the traditional highlighter markups and paper plan sets. Instead, construction projects are increasingly data-driven, with tighter project start and finish deadlines and metrics for success. Contractors are increasingly pulling info from the systems…

Jobs in this industry are always in high demand! According to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors, construction is on a hiring spree, netting 20,000 jobs in November. Year over year, it recorded a change of 248,000. Construction Offers a Great Opportunity Nonresidential construction employment added 16,300 positions…

There are many reasons why so many people choose a career in construction—from job security to competitive pay, the benefits are great! What was once considered a male-dominated industry now welcomes a new generation of women leaders. Women are breaking the social barriers of the construction industry. Read on. Skilled women are breaking down the barriers…

This March 14-17, we are attending Advancing Prefabrication, a leadership conference. If you have time and want to chat, stop by our booth, and let’s talk about prefabrication, modular and industrialized construction. Advancing Prefabrication is North America’s premier networking and thought leadership conference dedicated to revolutionizing prefabrication, modular and industrialized manufacturing approaches across the AEC supply…