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Generating electricity through sewage and food waste has been found throughout the years to reap great benefits for local communities not only economically but also through the many environmental rewards.

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a new normal for workplaces across the nation. As states are reopening and return-to-work strategies are being implemented, businesses are examining every detail of their work environments with the health and safety of their teammates in mind.

When considering the elements necessary for successful infrastructure improvements, sustainability might not immediately come to mind. But our 183 South project team is proving that environmental preservation is an attainable and important goal—both for contractors and the communities they serve.

In March 2020, millions of U.S. workers were sent home to shelter in place to slow the transmission of COVID-19. Those who could work from home scrambled to set up impromptu home offices, manage remote network connections and learn to use video chat tools.

Our PennFIRST project team is honored to be part of the essential work that supports our clients and communities in response to COVID-19. With 350 incredible trade partners working around the clock, the PennFIRST team delivered 120 beds 15 months ahead of schedule. A huge congratulations and thank you to the many people who made this possible.

What’s the likelihood of a typical construction project that encounters over a month of weather days finishing on time? What about that same project finishing ahead of schedule?

If you were to pull up your work calendar right now, how many meetings would be scheduled over the next week? The next month? Have you ever found yourself stuck in a meeting, frustrated that nothing is being accomplished?

In the construction industry, we often mark the passage of time in milestones. Whether it’s a building topping out, becoming water-tight or securing permanent power, milestones are occasions that inspire reflection upon past successes and planning for the future.