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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]