THE COPPER BLOG

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Welcome to the forefront of construction knowledge with The Copper Blog.

Building since 1894, Christman brings more than a century of experience to this blog, which serves as a hub for the latest and greatest in industry insights. From construction tips to innovative ideas, these articles blend tradition with modern solutions.

The Christman Company

Rethinking the GMP: Turning cost certainty into clarity

A GMP doesn’t create clarity, it reflects it. Align scope and assumptions early to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Nick Lawrence

Building the pipeline: The future of the trades depends on people

The future of construction depends on closing the skilled trades gap through early engagement, hands-on learning, and advocacy.

The Christman Company

Don’t Pocket the Past  — A Commitment to Historic Fabric

Our “Don’t Pocket the Past” program ensures historic materials are protected, documented, and preserved with care.

Eric Allen

The hidden risk of ‘routine’

Routine construction tasks can hide serious risks when familiarity leads crews to skip critical safety steps.

Carey McIlrath

Before the pour: how AI and scan technology are eliminating hidden risk 

Prevent costly rework with AI and scanning that catch embed errors before the pour, improving accuracy, speed and confidence.

The Christman Company

Applying scale with care in Historic Preservation 

Historic preservation by Christman: expert teams delivering careful, precise, and respectful restoration solutions nationwide.

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