Best Practices for Improving Construction Productivity Best Practices for Improving Construction Productivity

Best Practices for Improving Construction Productivity

There are many blogs, articles, and journals that discuss improving construction productivity. Productivity is the measure of the rate which work is completed, which in construction has historically been low. While most industries have increased their productivity since the 1960’s thanks to technology and digitalization, the construction industry has been slow to adopt these new […]

How to Choose the Best Construction Delivery Method For Your Project Choosing Construction Delivery Methods Best for Your Project

How to Choose the Best Construction Delivery Method For Your Project

Every project has different challenges and needs, that’s why contractors must consider which construction delivery method is best for the project. Within construction, as with many industries, there are many possible project delivery methods. While there are many methods, most projects use the same one. Owners should choose the best construction delivery method for their […]

Increase Your Productivity on the Job Site Increase Your Productivity on the Job Site

Increase Your Productivity on the Job Site

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that within the last four years industrial construction productivity on the job site has declined. They aren’t the only group reporting on low productivity. The McKinsey Institute, the USG & CCI, and even anecdotally construction is notoriously slow and prone to productivity issues. With every other industry racing to […]

5 Tips for World of Concrete 2019 5 Tips for World of Concrete 2019

5 Tips for World of Concrete 2019

Starting January 21st, the 2019 World of Concrete exhibition takes over Vegas. It boasts an impressive number of seminars, product reveals, and participants because it is the largest concrete industry event. The sheer size of the event can be an overwhelming experience, so to make it easier, here are five tips for World of Concrete […]

Ways Construction Executives Drive Technology to Improve and Increase Productivity Ways Construction Executives Drive Technology to Improve and Increase Productivity

Ways Construction Executives Drive Technology to Improve and Increase Productivity

Technology is one of the easiest ways to make smarter business decisions and improve productivity in construction more so than other industries. However, the construction industry is notoriously slow to adopt new technology. While companies have adopted apps within the past year, many of them are working with out of date or apps that have […]

How to Avoid Project Management Failures: 6 Reasons Construction Projects Fail How to Avoid Project Management Failures: 6 Reasons Construction Projects Fail

How to Avoid Project Management Failures: 6 Reasons Construction Projects Fail

Nobody likes to talk about the F-word—Failure. However, acknowledging failure and understanding why do projects fail is the best way to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. The next time you encounter project management failures in your company, look inward to see what went wrong and take appropriate steps to eliminate the issues. […]

How Subcontractors Can Improve Construction Workflows Between the Field and Back Office How to Improve Construction Workflow Between the Field and Back Office

How Subcontractors Can Improve Construction Workflows Between the Field and Back Office

Improving the construction workflow between the field and back office is a crucial component of improving profitability and project delivery. There are many structural recommendations and leadership recommendation that come out every month to help improve workflows. Before looking at solutions, subcontractors must look at the issues they’re facing to see what would work best. […]

How to Manage Construction Submittals: What Subcontractors Need to Know How to Manage Construction Submittals What Subcontractors Need to Know

How to Manage Construction Submittals: What Subcontractors Need to Know

Construction submittals are an important part of the documentation process. Submittals are how contractors inform architects and engineers about the materials they plan to use and how they will complete the project. They ensure that major systems will have the appropriate utilities hooked up. As well as that the structure will match the specifications set […]

3 Construction Superintendent Responsibilities 3 Construction Superintendent Responsibilities

3 Construction Superintendent Responsibilities

A construction superintendent is incredibly important in the construction process. They work closely with all teams to ensure the project is completed successfully and smoothly. From company to company and project to project the superintendent’s role is subject to change. Every company has a slightly different organizational structure, and every project needs a slightly different […]