Construction is currently one of the largest industries in the United States, with nearly 6.5 million workers and total annual revenue of approximately $12.5 billion. However, the fatal injury rate among construction workers is higher than the national average for workers across industry categories, and these injuries result in around 2.2 million lost working days per […]
How to Write a Fall Protection Plan
For construction workers working in elevation, one of the biggest dangers they face is the risk of falling. In fact, falling on construction sites is one of the leading causes of death among construction workers, raising a serious safety concern. One of the best ways to help your employees avoid this hazard is through a […]
Trade Contractors Unite: Conquering App-ageddon!
Best Apps for Contractors Guide Trade contractors build the world around us. They possess the technical expertise and years of experience in their trade to serve as the constructability experts. Trade contractors have teams toiling in the field performing the labor on massive construction projects and teams in the office coordinating activities with customers, general […]
What is Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
When you imagine a construction worker’s daily uniform, typical things that may come to mind are the safety glasses, the reflective vest, and the classic hard hat. While they might appear to be just part of a uniform, all of these accessories are essential to conducting workplace safety and are some of the main items […]
The Electrical Project Management Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
An electrical project management checklist can make starting or taking over a project more manageable than starting with a blank canvas. Even if you’ve been doing this for years, having a checklist helps ensure that nothing is forgotten and can improve the overall efficiency of a project. What is Project Management in Construction Project management […]
Construction Labor Shortage Hiring Tips for Trade Contractors
During the 2008 recession, there was a lull in construction work and many skilled trade workers were laid off. They turned away from construction and moved into other fields. While the economy picked back up and the construction industry is booming, there is a large and unavoidable construction labor shortage. Due to the construction labor […]
The Complete Guide to Optimizing the Construction Process
The commercial construction process might seem complicated to the outside observer, and depending on the size of the project it might not look the same each time. Construction processes can be slow, and in some cases in need of optimization. This guide goes over the basics of the management process and how you can optimize […]
Secrets to Construction Tech Success (and Failure) from a Construction Technologist
The latest count of companies that are offering technology to the construction industry is nearing 3,000! With that explosion of technology, it can be difficult for contractors to navigate the crowded marketplace to find the right solutions to fit their needs. To keep up with all the latest apps and gadgets, a new role in […]
eSUB Construction Software Secures $12 Million Series B Led by Catalyst Investors
San Diego-based company expansion will meet the demands of enterprise trade contractors SAN DIEGO & NEW YORK (May 29, 2019) – eSUB Construction Software, the leading field data collection and project management platform for trade contractors, completed a $12 million Series B funding round led by growth equity firm Catalyst Investors with participation from existing […]
Tips for Optimal Communication on the Job Site
Good communication on the job site can improve the project budget, schedule, and working relationships between contractors and subcontractors. However, it doesn’t always seem possible. While there are technological advances that improve communication, like phones and email, that’s not always where the problems lie. Take a look at why communication fails and how you can […]
Stop the Fire Drills – Secrets to Proactive Project Management
When did project managers become firefighters? Many project managers look around at what they’re managing and wonder what happened? When looking at the project plans and project actuals it can feel like they spend more time putting out fires rather than actually building. This is reactive project management rather than proactive project management and can […]
Mental Health in Construction
May is Mental Health Awareness Month which is why there are more company posts dedicated to it, but not many focus on mental health in construction. The construction industry workers are not immune, and also experience mental health hiccups and sometimes long term illness. It’s important to raise awareness to issues within the industry and […]
Tips For Faster Transmittals in Construction
What are transmittals in construction? And, how do project managers make them faster or more effective during a project? What about accessing them long after the project has completed. Transmittals are primarily used on commercial construction projects and an effective form of communication that is used by the project manager or project lead to keep […]
How to Write a Risk Management Plan
Learning how to write a risk management plan can be difficult, especially on a time constraint. The good news is once you’ve learned how to write a risk management plan, it will be easy to replicate the steps across all projects. These tips will help you write your risk management plan. The Importance of […]
Accurately Track Construction Productivity Rates with A Mobile Time Card App
How many times have you ended your day wondering, “Where did the time go?” You and your crew worked diligently on the task at hand that the day just flew by. Or perhaps your crew spent time on other activities such as safety meetings, moving materials, or delay from waiting on other trades that less time was […]