Report Examines DNA Of Construction Entrepreneurs
Sixty-two percent of construction small business owners have seen increases in revenue and 64 percent have seen profits increase, according to Hiscox’s eighth
Merit Shop Scorecard Grades State Construction Policies
Louisiana, Virginia and North Carolina earned the top three rankings in Associated Builders and Contractors’ latest update to “Building America: The Merit Shop
What’s one thing your company wants to achieve or do differently this year?
In 2017, we will focus on the development and strategic execution of these new efforts, as well as targeted and strategic marketing efforts based on our vertical
Emerging Drone Applications in Heavy/Highway Construction
From bid preparation through project development, completion and maintenance, drones offer ways to speed results and reduce costs on heavy/highway construction projects.
Embrace New Technology Platforms to Improve Business Operations
The construction industry needs to be mindful that changing ingrained processes also requires investment, time and momentum to implement.
Optimism Rises for Near-Term Infrastructure Spending
Stepping away from campaign promises and political conjecture, 2017 should be a decent year for the transportation
construction market, with the best years for
Heartfelt Giving at Its Finest
FaverGray does more than build award-winning student housing, apartment, senior living and hospitality projects. It gives back to local nonprofits in a heartfelt
Four Keys to Smart Mobile Construction Software Investment
Construction’s managers must be able to make crucial decisions that have an impact on the success or failure of projects. By deploying connected technology that
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of January 23, 2017
This week’s tech rundown features software to create 3-D digital maps, manage safety data, tame email and share project information in real time. Hot products
2016 vs. 2017 Profits – Will Yours Be Up?
2017 is promising to push the construction industry. Will your company be ready to grow without losing profit? Find out what other companies are attributing their
Overall Construction Input Prices Firm in December as Energy Prices Surge
Construction input prices rebounded in December after experiencing a steep decline in November, according to an ABC analysis. Input prices rose 0.4 percent for the
How Safe Is Company Data from BYOD Breaches?
Employees who connect to the company's IT infrastructure with their smart phones are putting the company at risk of a data breach. Working with a managed IT service
Four Ways Technology Is Changing the Mobile/Remote Workforce
As equipment and jobsites become more complicated, technology advancements such as collaboration tools, real time data, AI and AR will result in revolutionary ways
Remoteness Isn’t a Setback, It’s Quite the Contrary
Mobile technologies enable project managers and field workers to communicate and access project documents in real time, no matter how far apart they may be geographically.
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Jan. 9, 2017
Here’s the rundown on a coffeemaker durable enough for the jobsite; a wireless equipment monitoring device; a wrist communicator; new software releases; a 3-D
2017 Tech Predictions: Tools and Trends Advancing Construction Productivity
What technologies will make it easier to keep and attract construction talent in 2017? Wearables will provide enhanced safety and efficiency. ERP will be a game
Barton Malow Commits to Doubling Efficiency Through Technology by 2024
As Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) transforms the construction industry, driving communication and collaboration on a project, it will provide growth opportunities
Using UAVs to Capture Site Data in the Field: Capturing Existing Site Condition Data Will Be Faster, Cheaper and Easier in 2017
While CAD and BIM software technology makes it easy to detect inconsistencies and clashes in the digital model during design, it is harder once construction begins.
How Technology Is Changing the Construction Industry
While technology can improve the design and construction process, implementation must be part of a broader strategic platform. AEC team members should embrace the
Revised I-9 Form Now Available; Required by Jan. 22
Employers must begin using revised I-9 Forms Jan. 22, 2017, to verify all new hires' employment eligibility, including U.S. citizens and non-citizens. Employers
The True Cost of Operating a Manual Construction Business
While the construction industry endeavours to optimize their processes through tried and true manual efforts, leveraging the latest and greatest technology and software