What Can You Expect to See in the 21st Century Construction Trailer? There is no doubt that the construction industry is making the shift toward digital. More and more companies are beginning to implement construction project management software, and the Internet of things and Virtual/Augmented reality continue to buzz around the construction-sphere. As […]
The Checklist You Need When Hiring a Subcontractor
The Checklist You Need When Hiring a Subcontractor Hiring quality subcontractors has its challenges, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult process any longer. When you are going through the process of hiring a sub keep these important key things in mind, and you will be on the path to success. The following checklist […]
The Top 6 Types of Risks in Construction Projects
Construction projects are very complex and can pose various internal and external risks. A strict set of codes, laws, and regulations must be followed during the construction process to best avoid these risks. Unfortunately, there is no way to completely avoid risks as there are bound to be unknown factors that arise over the course […]
How Project Managers Can Use Construction Templates to Their Advantage
How Project Managers Can Use Construction Templates to Their Advantage Even though the construction industry is moving toward mobile collaborative construction management solutions, there is still room for the project manager to take advantage of construction templates to accomplish basic tasks. Excel has many templates specific to the construction industry that can be used for […]
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction The buzz around wearable technology in construction continues into 2017 as people make predictions about its growth and potential to disrupt the industry. According to CCS Insight’s global forecast, 250 million smart wearables are predicted to be in use by 2018 and shipments of smart wearables […]
Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them In the construction world time is a precious commodity. With so much work and only a limited amount of time, accurate scheduling is essential to project success. Below I will discuss 6 common scheduling mistakes that, when avoided, can improve your company’s productivity and success. […]
6 Reasons to Adopt Mobile Timecards
6 Reasons to Adopt Mobile Timecards Traditional timecards are as ancient as they are inefficient, which is the reason why more construction companies are adopting mobile timecards. Manual timecards are subject to human error, dishonest information, and added expenses. Mobile timecards can improve the subcontractor’s productivity, save money and time, and increase accountability and […]
Why Spreadsheets are a Thing of the Past
Why Spreadsheets are a Thing of the Past Excel has been one of the most commonly used programs in the workplace and school for decades. With over 1.2 billion people using Microsoft Office, it is safe to say that Excel has become the standardized program for businesses dealing with any data. But people are […]
The Benefits of Green Building on Employees – Improving Health and Productivity
The Benefits of Green Building on Employees – Improving Health and Productivity When we think about green building, we’re often interested in things like energy efficiency, usage of sustainable materials and minimizing environmental impact during the construction process. While those are all critical aspects of green construction, we often overlook how green buildings actually […]
How Digital Drawings in Construction are Affecting the Industry
How Digital Drawings in Construction are Affecting the Construction Industry As mobility and digitization continue to shatter the concept of the traditional “workplace,” mobile digitized blueprints, known as digital drawings, are becoming a necessity. It is clear that the digital age is bringing about technological change that has been disrupting the construction industry as a whole. 93% […]
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management The construction project manager (PM) is responsible for juggling a variety of tasks from the project’s inception to its completion. How does the project manager ensure that budgeting does not get lost in the mix? It is impossible for a PM to do it all (and do it […]
Why You Need Construction Daily Report Software
Why You Need Construction Daily Report Software – creating daily reports can be a huge pain. The process is often disorganized, time-consuming and a huge headache for everyone involved. Field crew members frequently neglect to fill them out because they are too busy doing the work to take the time to document it. But daily […]
The Importance of Scheduling – Why Scheduling Software is Imperative for Successful Projects
The Importance of Scheduling – Why Scheduling Software is Imperative for Successful Projects Completing a construction project without a schedule is like going grocery shopping without a list or taking a road trip without directions; you may accomplish your goals but not without wasted time and money. A construction plan is imperative to the success […]
How to Deal with Project Failure – Helpful Tips for Moving Forward
How to Deal with Project Failure – Helpful Tips for Moving Forward Malcolm Forbes once said, “failure is success if we learn from it.” As a project manager, you are bound to deal with a failed project at some point in your career. Whether it be a single event that leads to a project’s demise […]
The Impact of a Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction
The Impact of a Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction The impact of the skilled labor shortage in construction has continued to plague the construction industry since the recession (2007-2011) where approximately 2 million construction workers were let go (more than any other industry). Ever since then, the construction industry has not been able to […]