There many questions you need to ask yourself before you choose a construction scheduling software. Can the software schedule and assign crew work? Can it keep track of progress? Does it make work easier? Does it have a database to store all your projects? These are the questions you need to ask when choosing a […]

What does a construction superintendent do? A construction superintendent is someone that manages and carefully watches over every part of the construction project. This includes anything from planning to the successful completion of the project. Not every superintendent is the same. Some may be focused and skilled in building projects for the public such as […]

So what is CAD? And how is it used in construction? There has been a recent push towards increasing the use of technology in construction. This is benefitting the industry, as many tools can cut back timelines and improve construction. That being said, there are a lot of new technologies and how they will benefit […]

Internet of Things is not a futuristic concept. Many homeowners boast of their homes as smart homes with appliances and devices connected to the internet. While many do not view the construction industry as technologically advanced, the IoT in construction is not as far off as we think. It is something that is achievable for […]

The construction industry is starting to see the benefits of BIM. Estimators, designers, project managers, and subcontractors are using BIM to improve their processes. As BIM technology gets better and more companies to start adopting it, construction companies will see more benefits. What is BIM Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is a way of representing […]

Since the unemployment rate dipped below 4%, hiring managers have looked to improve their recruitment strategies for construction companies. There are 7.1 million open jobs in the United States as of the end of August. Roughly 273,000 of the open jobs were construction industry jobs. Not to mention that the median age for a construction […]

There are many types of construction, but what is commercial construction? Commercial construction involves building projects that can be leased or sold in the private sector. These spaces can be anything from offices and manufacturing plants to medical centers and retail shopping centers. Each commercial construction project varies in size and effort and is unique in its […]

There are many ways to visualize construction projects and their management, the triple constraint of project management is another way to view these projects. Project management instructors use multiple ways of describing project management since everyone learns differently. The triple constraint is another way of describing the challenges that project managers face when working on […]

Autodesk University Agenda Made Easy! In less than month, over 10,000 individuals will descend into Las Vegas for Autodesk University. Part of the experience also includes pre-conference workshops of Connect & Construct and Forge DevCon. Over the course of four days, there will be over 800 sessions. The seemingly endless options can be overwhelming. Don’t […]

Construction workers are the backbone of any construction company, but finding and hiring skilled construction workers can be very difficult and time-consuming. Learning how to find skilled workers is a necessary skill for those working in the construction industry because construction workers put the value of a construction company on display through the quality of […]

How often have you had trouble locating a document? Paper documents get lost in transit from job site to office. If (or when) the documents make it into the office, they can get misfiled into an abyss of paperwork. So then, we make the transition to electronic documents. Hooray! But then we run into new […]

Construction and project managers play a huge role in the overall success and development of any project, leading a project from start to finish. But what steps do they take to ensure a project has been adequately completed? For those working in this field, there are six functions of construction management that need to be […]