10 Best Construction Apps for Android and Apple in 2017 The introduction and widespread availability of mobile devices and cloud technology have dramatically changed our personal and professional lives. From banking to shopping to navigating traffic, there is so much that I can get done from a mobile app on my smartphone. Similarly, there are […]
Construction Site Dust Control: Tips for Keeping a Clean Job Site
Construction Site Dust Control: Tips for Keeping a Clean Job Site When it comes to working in construction, you have to be ready to get dirty. Whether you’re renovating a building or constructing a new house, dust and dirt are part of the job. When there is an excess of dust and dirt traveling […]
Where to Start with Disaster Reconstruction Planning
Where to Start with Disaster Reconstruction Planning Our hearts and prayers go to our family members and everyone impacted by the devastation brought on by Hurricane’s Harvey and Irma! These events mark the first time two Atlantic Category 4 U.S. landfalls have occurred in the same year. When disaster strikes, it can be […]
6 Construction Industry Myths that Hold No Truth
6 Construction Industry Myths that Hold No Truth As with most industries, there are common misconceptions held by people on the outside looking in. It can be very easy to stereotype a career if you’ve never actually experienced working within a certain industry. When it comes to the construction industry, this is especially true. […]
Construction Equipment Theft: Don’t Be a Victim
Construction Equipment Theft: Don’t Be a Victim With the extremely high cost of construction equipment, theft can have a huge impact on construction business owners. While keeping a more secure construction site may seem like a simple solution, it’s not as easy as it seems. Often times theft can be coming from the inside, which […]
The Top Ten Best Paying Construction Jobs
The Top Ten Best Paying Construction Jobs With construction job opportunities on the rise, it might be time to start thinking about a career in the construction industry. There are endless options when it comes to the different specialties within the industry. Depending on your skill set, many of these jobs offer competitive and high […]
Fatigue in Construction: How to Prevent It
Every once in a while, we experience the afternoon slump where a wave of tiredness affects our ability to get work done. Many people recharge with a cup of coffee or an energy drink. Maybe a brisk walk outside and some fresh air will get you over the hump. A few lucky employees work in […]
Why Reverse Mentoring is Perfect for Today’s Construction Mentoring
Why Reverse Mentoring is Perfect for Today’s Construction Mentoring The construction industry is in a unique transition period as the Baby Boomer generation begins to retire and the Millennial generation begins to enter the workforce. With this transition, there comes numerous challenges and opportunities. Baby Boomer Challenges Baby Boomers are struggling to cope […]
Explaining Builder’s Risk Insurance Cost & Coverage
Understanding builder’s risk insurance is crucial to the success of a construction project. This form of insurance covers buildings and the area in which they are being built during construction. Also known as course of construction, builder’s risk insurance can vary greatly depending on your specific policy. While this type of insurance covers most accidents, […]
Why Recycling Construction Materials is Important for Your Business
Why Recycling Construction Materials is Important for Your Business With the environment becoming an increasingly popular topic of discussion, recycling construction materials is more important than ever. The most common method of disposing of C&D waste in the past has been sending it to landfills. Construction companies are now learning that recycling this waste […]
Is Better Inventory Management the Key to Success?
Is Better Inventory Management the Key to Success? Construction is an industry with an annual capitalization of $10 trillion worldwide, yet has shown minimal growth in productivity over the last several decades. With labor shortages and the need to stay competitive by integrating modern technologies, it can be difficult for firms to focus on […]
Does Offsite Construction Have a Place in Your Project?
Your Project: Does Offsite Construction Have a Place in it? Offsite construction refers to the components of a project being designed, fabricated, and assembled at a location other than the construction site. While offsite construction for a project was not a popular choice in the past due to unattractive designs, that is no longer […]
Types of Construction Claims & How to Avoid Them
Construction contracting businesses have the second-highest bankruptcy rate of any type of private business. Things could be going great, but one unpaid change order, a late payment, a costly rework, or an unanticipated legal claim has the potential to derail your progress and leave you grasping for the remains of your company. Construction claims […]
Robotics and the Impact on Construction
Robotics and the Impact on Construction Robotic technology is here, and it’s changing the construction industry like never before. In this article, we will take a look at the newest robotic technology and the impacts it’s having on the world of construction. Building with Drones Drones are growing in popularity due to the many […]
What is a Construction Punch List and How Do Contractors Use One?
What is a Punch List? A punch list is a list of tasks and items that need to be fixed or completed before a construction project can be considered finished. Creating and completing an accurate punch list is essential in delivering a successful project. This step in the construction project is performed last so that […]