In recent months, several “new” employees have joined our team. While they may technically be “new hires”, a few of them were already familiar with the SVC office. Vice President of Design-Build Services, Gary Graves, has rejoined the team over 10 years later, originally employed from 2005-2011! Since rejoining the team, Gary has worked to…
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The Labor Shortage in Construction
The construction industry has enjoyed steady growth for the last several years but has had difficulty finding the skilled workers it has needed (labor shortage). This shortage of skilled workers is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, barring efforts to address the issue. Across the industry, steps are being taken to alleviate the chronic…
Building a Blockchain: The Future of Construction Contracts
You may have heard of blockchain and its recent history revolutionizing the cryptocurrency market, but have you ever thought about how it could change the construction industry? What is Blockchain? A blockchain is a digital public ledger of agreements (financial transactions, contracts, etc.) that are tied together chronologically into groups of information called “blocks.” This…
Technology’s Effect on Safety Protocol After a Pandemic (Part Two)
In returning to the second installment of this two-part series (read part one), we investigate technology’s effect on safety protocol for construction workers when it comes to performing their daily functions. The technology reviewed here mainly plays a part in managing social distancing while maintaining effective communication. Primarily, in the techniques we investigate, Zoom video…
Robotics in Construction
More job site managers and workers are utilizing robotics and AI to increase their productivity and improve safety in construction zones. In June 2019, Mortenson Construction became one of the first major construction firms to adopt robotics use on a major scale. They partnered with Built Robotics to gain access to driverless excavators and other…
Technology’s Effect on Safety Protocol After a Pandemic (Part One)
At Sierra View, we are committed to bringing the highest level of integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction to the commercial construction industry. In honoring that commitment, we recognize the impact that technology has on the way we run our business. In this two-part blog series, we are going to investigate how technology can relieve some…
5 Ways to Ensure Construction Safety
Beyond staffing shortages, the greatest challenge any worksite faces is safety. The construction industry can be extremely dangerous and often deadly if safety measures are not strictly adhered to at all times, by all staff. The hazards on worksites are so numerous and pervasive that OSHA has isolated the four most common dangers and dubbed…
Sierra View’s message about Coronavirus
To all of our valued Sierra View clients, We wanted to reach out to you all regarding the current situation with COVID-19 and to share with you what we are doing as a company to ensure that we are being responsible, both as individuals and as a company. Effective immediately, all of our employees are working remotely...
Meet Becca and See Our Progress on Delfino Farms
WelcomeBecca Neumayr Becca is the newest addition to our SVC team and we are very happy to have her! She has worked with large and small companies in the A&E and construction industries and has even dabbled in real estate, executive recruiting and event planning. When she’s not keeping us in line with the finances,...
New Beachhut Under Pre-Construction
In ProgressDelfino Farms Winery & Tasting Room Sierra View is currently wrapping up the underground utilities and preparing the building pad to install footings and slab before erecting the metal building. Sierra View will be providing Pre-Construction and Construction Services for Delfino Farms. Work to include providing site work, landscaping, access roads, and new construction...