On a weekly basis, how many times has your corporate management team asked you any of these questions: — What is the status of this project? — Is the project over budget or behind schedule? — Who is responsible for <insert name of task or project here>? It may only take you a […]
4 Benefits of Wearable Technology in Construction
As technology continues to grow, we see it intertwining itself into every area of our lives – and work is no exception! While the construction industry has been slower in the adoption of technology, it is now recognizing the enormous benefits of implementing technology on the job site. Wearable technology is one trend that is […]
How Specialty Trade Contractors Benefit from Scheduling Software
How Specialty Trade Contractors Benefit from Scheduling Software The new McKinsey Global Institute study shows that specialty trade contractors suffer from lower productivity than the rest of the construction sector. Between 12% and 28% less than large-scale building contractors. This lack of productivity greatly impacts businesses and the industry. By not using something like a […]
5 Ways Your Field Workers Benefit from Mobile Construction Management Software
5 Ways Your Field Workers Benefit from Mobile Construction Management Software As our world becomes increasingly mobilized, it is important that construction companies recognize the benefits of implementing a mobile software solution. Mobile construction management software offers both managers and field workers a wide array of benefits ranging from improved safety to streamlined communication. […]
5 Ways Job Site Time Clock Apps Increase Onsite and Offsite Efficiency
5 Ways Job Site Time Clock Apps Increase Onsite and Offsite Efficiency Tracking hours worked by employees is not always an easy task. Today, many companies designate the task of logging hours directly to their employees. While we’d all like to hope that workers are recording their hours accurately, this is not always the […]
Mobilizing Construction Field Management: Save Time and Reduce Error
Construction field management is a complex and intricate task that can make or break your organization. Effective field management helps get work completed on time, boosts profits, and keeps your customers happy. That means you’ll grow your reputation, earn repeat business, and increase your operational efficiency, completing even more jobs per year than you previously […]
Integrating Software into the Five Phases of Project Management
Construction projects can be extremely complicated, with tens or hundreds of tasks to be completed from beginning to end. Add in the intricate scheduling requirements that are needed to finish the job in a reasonable timeframe, and it’s easy to get lost in the details and miss out on the big picture. Clever construction project […]
Lean, Mean Building Machine: How to Increase Productivity on the Jobsite
Lean, Mean Building Machine: How to Increase Productivity on the Jobsite While other industries have experienced increases in productivity, the business of building has not. Research finds that automation and technology are slow to be adopted by the construction industry. In 2016, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report found that global productivity […]
6 Ways Subcontractors Benefit From a Time Tracking App
6 Ways Subcontractors Benefit From a Time Tracking App Change is difficult, especially when it seems your current system works well for your company. However, the average payroll error is 1.2% according to a Nucleus Research Study, and the American Payroll Association shows that paper time sheets actually cost your company. A subcontractor time tracking […]
Time is Money, The Benefits of Tracking Construction Time Correctly
Time is Money, The Benefits of Tracking Construction Time Correctly With the construction industry facing a labor shortage, every construction firm is trying to find ways to improve their labor productivity. In order to track productivity, firms are taking a closer look at how their employees are spending their time. When your employees spend […]
How IoT Has Changed the Construction Industry
How IoT Has Changed the Construction Industry The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the entire construction industry from top to bottom. With the ability to connect virtually every machine, system and tool to the internet, the construction industry has been opened to a whole new world of opportunity. Whether it’s designing a building […]
The 2017 Holiday Gifts Construction Workers Want
The 2017 Holiday Gifts Construction Workers Want This holiday season get the right construction worker gift for your friend or team. These gifts are bound to impress and delight, from stocking stuffer to the big ticket item! Stocking Stuffers If you are looking for a quick construction worker gift or stocking stuffer, these […]
Why the Construction Industry Has Outgrown Simple Email Communication
Why the Construction Industry Has Outgrown Simple Email Communication While email has been the communication tool of choice for many years, businesses are now beginning to see the advantages of alternative communication channels. With social media, apps, and instant messaging tools, email is becoming less and less relevant. Instead of sifting through hundreds of […]
Top Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2022
Top Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2022 As the end of 2022 comes near, it’s time to start preparing for the year ahead. Keeping on top of new and emerging trends in the construction industry not only helps keep your company from falling behind but also helps prepare you for the future. With the […]
How a Centralized Communication Hub can Increase Construction Productivity
The construction industry has a major productivity problem. A recent McKinsey study found that construction productivity has only increased 1% a year over the past 20 years. Consequently, poor productivity performance correlates to poor project management and execution. So, if poor productivity leads to poor project management, what causes poor project management? A study by […]