Mobile field service application software is key to managing an efficient field workforce. Here are some tips to track workers without driving them away. By Joanna Rotter. Managing a staff of people can be tricky in any industry. Try keeping track of employees on shifting jobsites, many whom are paid hourly or are temporary workers. Construction […]
Leverage the Skills of Service Contractors
Develop a service mentality to produce short-term profitability and long-term value. By Gregg M. Schoppman, FMI. In an industry where bigger means better, service-oriented contractors are the often forgotten group of builders and constructors. For many firms, the service element of their business is the “little cousin,” accounting for a significantly smaller portion of the […]
Beat Traditional Methods of Information Sharing with Seamless Workflows
For subcontractors, creating a workflow that operates with consistent effort has not always been an easy undertaking. Unlike conventional workplaces, connectivity isn’t always guaranteed, and traditional devices are not necessarily sturdy enough for the less-than-forgiving construction jobsites. But, thanks to a number of advances in software, hardware, and wireless connectivity, a seamless workflow is now […]
Enabling Project Management into People Power
Optimize your managers and workforce with the best project management software Ask any experienced project manager about the biggest challenge of delivering projects on time and on budget, and the conversation will always come down to people. In construction, efficient project management is highly dependent on the performance of the workforce. This critical business function […]
Point/Counter Point: Do Millennials Need Special Handling at the Work Site?
By: JEFF WINKE and GILES LAMBERSTON Millennials Need a Different Management Style By Jeff Winke Love ‘em; hate ‘em…makes no difference. Millennials are here to stay. They are the generation born between 1980ish and 2000ish and are the workforce of tomorrow being hired today. The Millennial generation will compose the majority of the construction workforce […]