Technology and Software Rundown: Week of March 20, 2017
With ConExpo wrapped up, this week’s Rundown is chock full of new releases, including apps for reporting, IoT telematics and communication; time lapse cameras
Regain Lean Momentum and Maximize Results: Focusing on Lean Can Help Construction Contractors Generate Strong ROIs
The Lean methodology helps contractors increase profitability and productivity. The proven benefits of Lean are too valuable to squander with lack of focus or inertia.
Five Ways Construction Companies Can Cultivate Happy, Engaged Employees
Employers in the construction industry face many obstacles in cultivating excellence in their workforces. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and engagement, companies
Tips on Construction Software Selection and Implementation: Key Indicators and Red Flags to Look For
What’s the difference between construction software companies? How many years have they been in business? Do they have live customer support? Is their website
Five Industry-Changing Design and Technology Predictions for 2017 and Beyond
What does the future of design and technology look like? Think virtual reality, machine learning, sensing robotics and crowdsourced data and generative design. True
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of March 6, 2017
Monitor jobsite progress with time lapse video and a new drone management platform. A mobile mapping system can map an enclosure or building in 3-D. Equipment operators
Tips to Successfully Select and Implement New Technology
Construction technologies are attracting millions of dollars in venture capital, spurring startups and new ventures. As contractors climb aboard the technology bandwagon,
Keep a Project on Target with Drones for Change Detection
With drone mapping, it's now possible to capture 100 acres in 10 minutes and get a processed 3-D model of the job site with volumetric analysis within hours of the
Select and Implement Cloud-Based Project Management and Document Control Software
Mobile and cloud construction technology keep construction projects running smoothly and efficiently. When selecting cloud-based project management and document
Key Steps in Selecting and Implementing Systems
Key steps to selecting and implementing a new system include having a cross organizational technology council; having clear project scope and milestones; using a
Open Source Tool Seeks to Drive Emissions Reduction
A new open source tool that will help construction companies identify and reduce carbon emissions is currently being pilot tested by U.K.-based developer Costain
House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
In February, the U.S. House of representatives passed H.J. Res. 37 to block implementation of Executive Order 13673, known as the “blacklisting” rule, through
What’s the best advice a fellow member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has given you, and how has it impacted your business?
What’s the best advice a fellow member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has given you, and how has it impacted your business?
Final Rule Revises EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued a final rule updating the equal employment opportunity regulations that impact the
Kentucky and Missouri Become Right to Work States
Kentucky and Missouri recently passed legislation that prevents workers from being required to join a labor union in order to accept or maintain a job, making them
USGBC Announces Top 10 Countries For LEED
China took first place on the U.S. Green Building Council’s list of the Top 10 Countries for LEED, which highlights countries outside the United States that are
OSHA Issues Recommended Practices for Safety Programs
OSHA recently issued “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction,” a document intended to help small and medium contractors that may
Six Tips for Attracting Millennial Workers to the Construction Industry
Jobs in construction are growing, as is the number of new entrants to the workforce. Companies can narrow the gap by adapting new approaches for attracting millennials.
Encourage Employee Engagement to Attract and Retain Millennial Employees
Millennials make up 38 percent of the current workforce, but are expected to account for 75 percent of the U.S. labor pool. Today’s savvy forward-thinking employers
Equip Construction Managers to Minimize Safety Risks
Construction managers help shoulder the responsibility of safety, ensuring the appropriate measures have been integrated into all aspects of the construction process.
Construction Management Resolutions for 2017
Nothing can stop you this year except you. We’ve compiled a toolset of principles and skills to engineer 2017 in your favor.