Preconstruction Tips to Keep Construction Projects Under Budget
The lead person of the preconstruction team is tasked with having a big-picture view with an eye for every detail, especially the budget. Follow these guidelines
Easy Tips to Stay on Schedule and Within Budget
Staying on schedule and within budget is a delicate and tedious process. It requires attention to detail and dedicated performance tracking. With practice, everyone
“Mapping” Engagement Helps Construction Employees Contribute to Company Success
As a result of an innovative thinking class assignment to improve one way the company does business, a CEO developed a way to visually map company goals. Each employee
Six Ways to Reduce Workforce Management Risk and Improve Efficiency
To hire and retain talent, document recruiting efforts; offer a voluntary survey to document race, ethnicity, veteran and disability status; keep an applicant log;
Effective Human Resource Management and Employee Screening Procedures for Contractors: The Impact of Social Media in the Hiring Process
Developing and implementing proper human resource hiring procedures is critical to the prevention of liability for construction companies. As part of these procedures,
Staying SHARP on Safety
In December, M&D Mechanical achieved OSHA’s SHARP status—an elite ranking for small businesses that maintain exemplary injury and illness prevention programs.
2017 Executive Insights: Construction Law
Four experts offer advice on what contractors need to know about construction disputes.
What are your best time management tips?
Three industry experts share their tips on practicing time management.
NAIOP Announces 2016’s Top 10 States for Commercial Development
Office, industrial, warehouse and retail real estate development supported 6.25 million American jobs and contributed $861 billion to U.S. GDP in 2016, according
NYC Construction Workforce Trending Younger, More Diverse
A New York Building Congress analysis of Census Bureau data has found that the city’s construction workforce has become younger and more diverse.
Commercial Drone Usage Could Soar to 1.6 Million by 2021
In its 2017-2027 Aerospace Forecast, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicted that commercial drone use will reach 442,000 units by 2021 as a base estimate.
Majority of Florida Contractors Plan to Hire in 2017
Eighty-eight percent of Florida construction firms plan to increase hiring during the next six months and 84 percent anticipate experiencing more difficulty finding
OSHA Delays Compliance Dates for Silica and Beryllium Exposure Regulations
In response to industry pressure, OSHA has delayed the compliance date for its new respirable crystalline silica exposure standard by 90 days until Sept. 23.
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of May 22, 2017
Here’s the rundown on a 3-D laser scanner, RFID tags and new software for BIM and CRM. Scroll down to “Cool Stuff” for a report on driverless cities and an
Promoting a Construction Company Via Social Media
It’s time the construction industry got excited about marketing via social media. It’s not that hard to get started. Begin by setting up accounts on Facebook,
Cyber Security: Contractors Be Prepared
The best time to plan a response to cyberattacks is now, before an incident occurs. Start by identifying mission critical data and adopting risk management practices
Control a Construction Company Image by Controlling Social Media
Failing to pay attention to the management of a company’s social media runs the risk of losing control of the messages the public receives. Social media is a powerful
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Building IT Strategies
Every contractor needs an IT strategy. At its core, an IT strategy is a plan of action that defines how a company will work in regards to information technology.
Attract Top Talent to Keep Up With Multifamily and Other Booming Construction Markets
The multifamily market is poised to continue to grow in 2017. While this trend reflects a strong and steady economy, it also presents an ongoing challenge to the
Five Ways to Combat Employee Theft in the Construction Industry
All businesses are susceptible to employee theft even with background checks and other means of ensuring a quality workforce. Most employees who steal are first-time
Cyber-Phishing With New Lures
Cyber-phishing has cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars as schemes defraud companies at an alarming rate. Phishermen are looking for an unsuspecting catch,