Rainwater Construction Company’s Ben Rainwater Retires
Ben Rainwater, long-time president of the Rainwater Construction Company, officially passed the torch to the next generation of leadership at a retirement celebration this past September.
Ben Rainwater, long-time president of the Rainwater Construction Company, officially passed the torch to the next generation of leadership at a retirement celebration this past September.
Responsible companies have written safety protocols that they require employees to be familiar with. They must be instructed in the proper use of tools, ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment. They should be familiar with the appropriate safety gear and be required to wear it. In addition, regular safety meetings involving all employees can drive home the importance of following good procedures. But these are just the beginning. Smart companies take their safety precautions a step further, with additional practices and the technical solutions that are now available.
Since the dawn of the industrial age, automation and improved processes have made the work we do more efficient—a trend that has continued to the present day …The construction industry, however, has not always kept pace with that trend.
While commercial construction nationwide has struggled, Atlanta seems to be defying gravity. In the first half of 2023, Atlanta saw an 18 percent increase in construction starts over the year before, representing $5.4 billion in new projects.
Working high above the ground is inherently dangerous. And construction workers do so routinely. So, it’s no surprise that falls from height are among the most common causes of injury in the construction industry.
Georgia offers a number of incentives that make it very attractive for companies seeking a friendly business environment… In addition, many county and municipal governments provide their own incentives to attract industries to their regions. It also helps that Georgia has the fifth-lowest cost of living in the United States. Put all that together, and it’s no surprise that 19 Fortune 500 companies make their homes in the Peach State.
It’s easy to think of construction as the very opposite of digital industries—since it’s all about building physical structures rather than filling up a computer screen. But in fact, digitalization is already revolutionizing many aspects of construction and promises to do so much more in the future.
The economic challenges facing the country as a whole may have observers gritting their teeth, but Atlanta and the surrounding regions represent an economic microcosm all their own. And the prospects for continued growth—particularly in the commercial construction field—remain strong. A big factor in that growth is the way property is zoned.
Severe weather events always grab our attention, and the Atlanta area is certainly not immune. The construction industry has to pay attention to these weather factors in selecting materials, calculating costs, and creating construction timelines.
Urban centers like Atlanta have their own economies, fueled by their own unique dynamics. So, it’s worthwhile to examine the specific factors that will affect the Atlanta construction market in 2023 and beyond.