As with many professions, there are plenty of misconceptions and stereotypes when it comes to the construction industry. From environmental concerns and safety issues to construction worker demographics, we’re here to break down some of the industry’s most common myths.

CMSWillowbrook is in the construction management business, meaning our job is to oversee the planning, design and construction of a project from beginning to end. Typically, once a project kicks off, the owner will hire an architect and then separately hire a contractor — but the architect and the contractor have no contractual relationship. While this doesn’t necessarily present a problem, it sometimes results in a lack of team cohesion.

Before any construction team can get down to business, they’ve got to go through pre-construction, or what the cool kids call “pre-con.” But what exactly is this preliminary phase, and why is it so important? Pre-con involves making a list and checking it twice.

Mixed-used developments are all the rage — and CMSWillowbrook is now constructing more than ever before.

When on-the-job safety issues arise, the pros at CMSWillowbrook are always quick to get them under control – because scary scenarios belong in Halloween horror movies, not on construction sites.

Friday night lights, the cheering crowd and the buzzer-beating basket all create quintessential sports moments. But the most memorable plays would be impossible without experienced construction professionals to design and install arenas, stadiums, courts and fields.

Landing an internship with CMSWillowbrook is a stepping stone to success. Our construction management company cultivates a vibrant, hands-on learning environment, making it easy for future professionals to learn industry fundamentals. Our interns spend their days doing hard work on site and learning soft skills.

In my mid-30s married with two children; I am not a typical college student. I’m studying communications and marketing and have a summer internship with my hometown construction management firm. CMSWillowbrook is teaching me so much about marketing and construction management. There are more similarities than you might think.

People working on construction sites are especially vulnerable to heat illnesses and should take precautions to ensure safety at the hottest points of the year. Exposure to the heat causes dozens of deaths and thousands of injuries a year in the U.S.