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 […]
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 innovative, […]
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 […]
Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly
Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly Construction project scheduling is a daunting task for most project managers due to the complexity of relationships between tasks and resources. The construction project manager is responsible for scheduling and controlling a project while ensuring that quality is not compromised. Why is scheduling so […]
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager?
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager? You probably hear the term “project manager” thrown around quite a bit, but what does being a project manager really mean? The project manager is ultimately responsible for all time, cost, and quality requirements on a project and sees these out from beginning to […]
10 Benefits of Implementing Mobile Construction Technology
10 Benefits of Implementing Mobile Construction Technology With the world becoming increasingly more mobilized, it is essential that construction companies recognize the importance of implementing mobile construction technologies within their businesses. The construction industry continues to evolve every year, which means that companies need a technology that will help them adapt to this constantly changing […]
8 Tips for Subcontractors to Eliminate Data Silos
8 Tips for Subcontractors to Eliminate Data Silos A data silo is “a separate database or set of data files that are not part of an organization’s enterprise-wide data administration.” In simpler terms, it is any data that is not shared within an organization, even if it would be useful to other parties. For subcontractors, who make decisions […]
Top Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022
Top Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022 It’s official; 2022 is in full swing. You may be aware of what 2022 means for you, but what does it hold for the construction industry? Here are some construction industry trends to watch for this year. Use of collaboration tools Going into the new year, more […]
The Environmental Impacts of Construction Projects and the Next Steps Forward for the Industry
Construction projects around the world have a significant impact on our environment, both on a local and a global scale. Every stage of the construction process has a measurable environmental impact: the mining processes used to source materials, the transportation of these materials to the building site from sources around the world, the construction process […]
Why adopting software in your business is becoming less of a choice, and more of a necessity
A survey from Software Advice, a company that helps construction software buyers find the right vendor(s), has offered insight into the preferences and pain points of prospective buyers who are thinking of adopting software systems in their construction business. The survey analyzed the responses of 250 participants to better understand what software features are […]
What is FLSA Overtime?
What is FLSA Overtime? The FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) provides the rules regarding overtime pay for employees, determining who is eligible for overtime pay and who is exempt. The FLSA describes overtime as working more than 40 hours in a workweek. If an employee who is considered “non-exempt” exceeds the 40-hour workweek, they are […]