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 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
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?
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
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
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 […]
Managing Construction Change Orders
Managing Construction Change Orders “Change order” is a technical term that refers to any alteration of a construction contract. These deviations from the contract are issued for a variety of reasons, including changes to the work, deadlines or costs of the project. They serve as a necessary and useful tool in successfully managing the modifications […]
How to Mitigate Risk of Construction Employee Turnover or Shortfall
There is no question that high construction employee turnover negatively affects any construction firm and causes shortfalls that affect the bottom-line. Experts say that it costs more than twice the employee’s salary to find and train a new employee. Aside from the monetary losses, high turnover takes a toll on overall employee morale and job […]
The Technology Revolution in Construction is Here.
We keep hearing about how augmented reality, as well as drones and 3D printing, and cloud-based construction management software will soon reshape the construction industry. We’re excited about all this new technology. Still, we can’t help but call out the elephant in the room: the pens and paper that so many subcontractors are still relying on. According […]
Are You Outgrowing Your Construction Technology?
Are You Outgrowing Your Construction Technology? Use these tips to scale up, bring in more profits, and never look back. According to Dodge Data and Analytics, construction starts jumped 12% in January of 2017 equaling a seasonally adjusted rate of $690.2 billion. This means that there will be more work for the subcontractor firm. It […]
How to Stay Focused and Motivated on the Jobsite
How to Stay Focused and Motivated on the Jobsite It’s no secret that people working in the construction industry face long hours on a day-to-day basis. Projects can last anywhere from a few months to several years. This can make staying motivated and focused on a project quite a challenge. If you’ve ever struggled with […]
How Your Old Technology & Manual Processes Are Stifling Project Profits
How Your Old Technology & Manual Processes Are Stifling Project Profits Filing paper forms and communicating through email is officially a thing of the past. With technology constantly growing and evolving, it’s time to say goodbye to outdated technology and hello to cloud-based construction software. Construction businesses can no longer afford to continue using inefficient […]
How to Prevent Communication Failures on a Construction Jobsite
How to Prevent Communication Failures on a Construction Jobsite Communication starts with creating a quality and interactive culture within your construction company. Create an atmosphere where communication and engagement are encouraged amongst all employees. Many companies underestimate the vital importance of having an excellent system for communication, putting it off as less important than other […]
Why Mobile Tech is Essential on the Jobsite
Why Mobile Tech is Essential on the Jobsite Mobile tech is becoming essential for the productivity on the construction jobsite. Currently, 70% of the time spent on the construction site is spent coordinating, rather than doing construction work. Mobile technology can lower this percentage of unproductive time by streamlining redundant and unnecessary processes to accomplish […]
Tips for Keeping a Construction Project Organized
Tips for Keeping a Construction Project Organize Keeping a construction project organized requires a lot of communication and coordination among team members. With so many different tasks and various deadlines, it’s no wonder that tasks are forgotten, and paperwork is misplaced. All of these small details can make managing a construction plan very stressful, but […]