Construction efficiency refers to the ability to complete a construction project in the shortest possible time, with the least possible cost and with the highest possible quality. In other words, it is the ability to optimize resources to achieve project goals effectively and efficiently. Construction efficiency has become increasingly important in recent years due to […]
Until Canada Beefs Up Penalties for Price-Fixing Cartels, Consumers Will Continue to be Ripped Off
When news broke recently that Canada’s four largest meat packing companies are facing a class action lawsuit in Quebec for allegedly conspiring to fix beef prices in the province for years, it was as they say, shocking but not surprising. As the Toronto Star reported on March 29, Cargill Inc., JBS USA Food Company, Tyson […]
What’s the Deal with the Global Population?
The global population is growing, as evidenced by the recent milestone of eight billion people. It took 12 years to jump from seven billion people to eight, and experts predict that Earth will house nine billion people in 15 years. How does this growth happen? A leading factor is an increase in global life expectancy. […]
Almost 43,000 People Died On US Roads In 2021, Agency Says
According to the NHTSA, 2021 set a 16-year record for road accident fatalities, with 42,915 deaths. This number represented a 10.5 percent increase from the 2020 numbers and set a 15-year record at 38,824 deaths. The 10.5 percent increase also represented the highest year-to-year increase since the NHTSA started collecting road fatality data in 1975. […]
How The Pandemic Affected Digital Agencies and Small Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the economy across the board, but it hit small businesses even harder. In fact, 96% of small businesses were affected by the pandemic which resulted in substantial layoffs and even some businesses having to shut their doors. In the midst of the pandemic, 59% of small businesses had to lay off […]
Infection Control is Needed in Nursing Homes
While COVID has managed to kill over a million U.S citizens since it first popped up, this number is not proportional across the population. It’s not a hidden fact that the most heavily affected groups were those with preexisting conditions and those who are older, although the extent to how this displayed itself is not […]
Broken Glasses Better Opportunities
For the 143 million U.S adults with prescription eyewear, a pair of broken glasses is an unavoidable practical and financial annoyance. Most glasses need replacement within three years due to natural wear and tear, costing an average of $173 each. With this all said though, there is no better time than now to break a […]
How Companies are Contributing in the Development of Smart Cities in Japan
Japan has been working on smart city projects for many years now. The country is witnessing growing initiatives aiming at establishing smart cities. Apart from that, smart cities in Japan are no longer a dream but soon to be a mere reality due to the growing contribution of various companies. Well-renowned firms, such as Toyota […]
Hong Kong follows Fed to raise interest rates for the first time since 2018
Asia has seen some relief as market sentiments improve in Hong Kong and China. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng has risen to 21,246.76, adding a previous 9.1% gain. The Nikkei also experienced growth and rose to 25,508.88, while the Shanghai Composite Index climbed by 2.6% to 3,252.96. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has moved to follow […]
Asian property market presents new investment opportunities as China announces support
The Hang Seng Mainland Properties index experienced a dramatic fall over the past year, with scores dropping almost 41%. It was triggered by Beijing’s deleveraging campaign, which resulted in some significant property developers entering into bond defaults and shelved or left unfinished projects. The housing market has been sluggish for some time now, but recent […]