Environmental Constraints in Construction & How to Overcome Them   It probably comes as no surprise that construction has a rather large impact on the environment. It requires an extensive amount of materials and energy to create buildings and infrastructure, often resulting in the production of carbon dioxide, pollutants, and other greenhouse gasses. Today, environmental […]

How to Find a Great Contractor to Work With   Communication and respect are the basis for any prosperous relationship; the relationship between the General Contractor and the Subcontractor is no exception. Communication should start with the contract and continue throughout the entire process should any changes occur. Respect is also an ongoing process that […]

Best Lean construction + Mobile Tech offers a powerful business strategy for subcontractors The demand for construction is currently on an upward trend, and it isn’t expected to decline anytime soon. However, it is important to analyze how well the construction industry is meeting this demand. According to the United States Bureau of Labor statistics, […]

How to Scale Your Construction Firm With Mobile Technology   Mobile technology and cloud-based solutions are changing the landscape of the construction industry. Now companies can scale up and grow faster than ever before. A study conducted by Associated General Contractors found that almost 60% of construction companies already use or plan to use the […]

Construction benefits and why the industry is for you The construction industry took a bit hit during the recession, causing a staggering loss of jobs. Fortunately, it has been recovering quite steadily and is now expected to have extensive job growth in the upcoming years. This new growth makes the construction industry a very promising […]

5 Must Haves on a Construction Change Order= What is a construction change order? A construction change order is any change to the original contract regarding the scope of work, price or schedule agreed upon between any of two parties in a construction project. Change orders are common in construction projects since unpredicted things happen […]

Can You Run a Construction Project on Your Phone? Why Mobile Devices are the Way to Go   Today, construction professionals are just as reliant on mobile devices as they have been on their desktop computer or paper processes. However, many companies have failed to ditch their paper documents and manual processes despite their negative […]

What is Mobile Technology and What Does it Mean for the Construction Industry? What is mobile technology? Mobile technology can travel with its user or with a piece of equipment, providing data from any geographical location. Mobile technology also can virtually connect any number of parties by hosting communication and collaboration via mobile devices. As […]

Train Construction: Amtrak’s $151 Billion Plan to Fast-Track Train Network Development in the USA   American rail giant Amtrak, which runs most of the passenger train routes in the Northeastern United States recently unveiled a plan for a $151 billion infrastructure overhaul meant to bolster revenue and accommodate growing ridership. While the plan is projected […]

How Does Hydroelectric Energy Work?   As fossil fuel scientists predict that we will run out of oil and gas repositories in the next century, renewable energies are becoming more and more important for sustaining our lifestyles and economy. Renewable energy sources allow us to power our homes, businesses, cars and other luxuries without using […]

How to Be a Good Project Manager in an Expanding Business Becoming a good project manager within the expanding world of construction requires a wide variety of skills and characteristics. Technical knowledge and industry experience are not enough to successfully mobilize and lead a team in order to execute a great project. Leadership and people […]

How to Build a Dam: Current Construction Methods & the Need for Innovation Damming has been an important engineering practice for thousands of years, with the first dam being constructed by Ancient Egyptians around 2800 B.C. Dams are built to block the flow of water, creating a reservoir behind the dam that can be used […]