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. […]
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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 the Field are Affecting the Construction Industry
How Digital Drawings in the Field 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mobile Technology Trends the Construction Industry Should be Adopting
Mobile Technology Trends the Construction Industry Should be Adopting The construction industry has been mobile from the very beginning, but mobile technology has just recently started to catch up to the industry. As mobile technology becomes a necessity for construction firms, an obvious divide is developing between the companies who are willing to be […]
10 Tips for Improving Operational Efficiency for Project Managers
10 Tips for Improving Operational Efficiency for Project Managers 1. Be present in the planning stages As a project manager, it is important that you are involved in all of the different stages of planning. If you are involved in the beginning stages, you will likely be able to avoid certain issues and come up […]
Effective Conflict Management Strategies for Stressed out Project Managers
Effective Conflict Management Strategies for Stressed out Project Managers The world of construction is filled with uncertainty, fostering stress and often leading to conflict. Project managers deal with the brunt of this conflict as they are directly responsible for the success of projects. Common problems range anywhere from poor communication to power struggles amongst […]
Top Tips to Hiring Quality Construction Workers
Top Tips to Hiring Quality Construction Workers It is no secret that the construction industry has been struggling to recover from the over two million jobs lost in the recession. As jobs positions become available, how do employers ensure that they are hiring quality construction workers? Every employer knows that hiring the wrong employee […]
What are the Tallest Buildings in the World?
In every period of human existence, man was driven to construct something greater than anything that had ever been seen. Wherever tall buildings are built, their creators claim it to be the center of civilization and the cutting edge of human ingenuity in design and construction. When the Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) was built […]