While construction is strong and vibrant, we do face some complex and increasingly precarious issues in 2019. The skilled labor shortage, stagnant productivity, and safety have plagued the industry for years, and it’s becoming more and more challenging to stay ahead of these dynamics. In the face of this uncertainty, some companies and universities are […]

This Valentine’s Day we want to profess our love to all the subcontractors and trade contractors in  the world! Subcontractors and trade contractors literally build the world around us, and all too often don’t get the praise or recognition they deserve. As the leading field data collection and labor productivity for trade contractors and subcontractors, […]

The “mobile era” is in full swing, and construction companies are slowly but surely making the switch.  Over 80% of construction professionals surveyed said that mobile technology is of high priority, and 4 out of 5 stated that they are currently using some form of mobile technology. And a new study by Dodge Data & Analytics shows […]

Hundreds of different processes and procedures occur over a construction project, so it’s no surprise that there are hundreds of different documents involved as well. To keep your project running smoothly, there needs to be an effective project management document control system in place. Without a system, the organization and success of your project are […]

Integrated Project Delivery is a hot topic in the construction industry as firms look for ways to improve productivity as the labor shortage continues. As one of the many project delivery methods, it’s important to research which method benefits your project. As project delivery methods change, Integrated Project Delivery and Integrated Labor Delivery show promise […]

Information silos are a hindrance to all industries and have been for a while, but are especially a hindrance in the construction industry. As long as there have been point solutions for different aspects of business, there have been information silos. These cause issues in all areas of business, and especially on construction projects. The […]

Everyone involved in the construction industry has at least heard about, if not dealt with, liens. They are useful tools in assisting contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers to get paid what they’re owed. A lien represents an amount of money which remains due for work performed to improve real property. And when prepared properly, and […]

Improving Productivity on the Job Site It’s no secret that construction is one of the slowest growing industries in the world. According to the McKinsey Global Institute’s 2017 study, although other sectors like manufacturing have seen a growth of 3.6%, the construction industry has suffered from a 1% growth over the past two decades. However, with the […]

Construction project visibility is the only way to know in real time how a project is doing, and whether it’s on time and budget. Without it, it’s hard to learn from any mistakes. Here are some ways to improve project visibility in construction.   How Foremen Can Improve Project Visibility Project foremen are instrumental in […]

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 […]

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 […]