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What Exactly Is CRM—And How Does It Help Construction Firms?
Rolodexes and spreadsheets are rapidly being replaced by client relationship management tools (CRM) in construction. But what does that mean?
You Shouldn’t Have to be James Bond to Keep Track of Your Tools.
You don’t need Bond-like technology to track tools effectively. A simple tech solution can help contractors reduce tool loss and save time searching for needed tools and equipment.
Five Steps for the Construction Industry to Take to Build a Drug-free Workplace
The construction industry is struggling these days with opposing forces: the health and safety risks of its workers when illicit drug and alcohol use is high and the challenges of replacing those who may test positive. There are no quick fixes, but a rigorous drug-free workplace program will help offset risks over the long term.
How Construction Firms Can Lower Their EMRs (and What the Payoff Is)
One of the most important projects you can undertake is developing a comprehensive safety strategy that addresses the factors that drive your EMR rating. It impacts your workers’ comp premium and is a good indicator of your competitive position.
Brick and Mortar vs. Online – Which Is Better for Business?
You know that finding great deals on materials is a must. How do you ensure you’re getting the best deal without spending your valued time researching the best option for your business? Understand the benefits of brick and mortar vs. buying online, and decide what’s best for your company.
Driving Forward a Fleet Safety Initiative
Accidents involving construction fleet drivers are on the rise. That’s why many construction organizations are using telematics to improve driver behavior and solve their safety challenges.
To ensure a fleet safety initiative is the most effective and consistent throughout the entire fleet, writing a driver safety policy is a must. Read this article to learn about the best practices when putting a safety policy in ink that includes the use of telematics data.
Why Construction Contractors Should Choose a Constant Force Post System
MSA’s Latchways Constant Force® post system offers construction contractors a number of unique features that contribute to safer work environments, improved efficiency and reduced costs compared to competitors’ product offerings.
Five Reasons to Diversify Your Supplier List
Diversifying your supplier base is often referred to as the procurement world’s best kept secret—but let us be the ones to spill the beans. If you’re looking to improve your bottom line, lower your overall operating costs and spend less on your procurement operations, then diversifying your vendor list is a decision you’ll want to make for your business.
360-Degree Video Technology: You Can’t Solve a Puzzle With Half the Pieces Missing
The risk of incidents—side swipes, rear-end collisions and backing incidents—will always be present. But having a 360-degree view and on-demand access to video recording can exonerate drivers and keep fleets moving with minimal interruption.
The Announcement of the Decade: An Overview of the AIA’s 2017 Revised Documents: A Complete Overview of the New Insurance and Bonds Exhibit, AIA Scope Documents, and the Sustainable Projects Exhibit
To keep up with legal and practice developments, AIA Contract Documents released comprehensive sets of revisions to its 2017 owner-contractor, architect scope agreements, and sustainability exhibit.
It’s Time to Embrace and Get Ahead of the Technology Curve
Contractors have been slow to adopt new technology &mash; even when it can accelerate employee productivity and improve their takeoff and estimating accuracy.