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Four Ways Industry 4.0 Technology Is Improving Construction Sites

by Emily Newton | Nov 17, 2021
Artificial Intelligence | Productivity | Robotics | Technology

Industry 4.0 innovations that can reshape construction to be safer and more productive include artificial intelligence, "Internet of Things," wearables and robotics, and additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D/modular/prefab.

How Contractors Can Use the Moneyball Method With Workforce Data to Gain a Competitive Edge

by Isabella Vich | Nov 17, 2021
Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

Data helps to identify high-performance individuals, develop their skills and shift them into business-critical roles.

For All of Modular Construction’s Appeal, Beware of Risks and Insurance Complications

by Kirk Chamberlain | Nov 12, 2021
Business | Insurance | Productivity | Risk | Risk Management

In modular construction, the shift from field construction to field assembly shifts the risks from defects to product liability. Fortunately, the right insurance can mitigate that risk.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: November 12, 2021

by Marla McIntyre | Nov 10, 2021
Productivity | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.

The Future of Construction

by Michelle Meisels, Aijaz Hussain | Nov 8, 2021
Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

Five major forces shaping the engineering and construction industry are smart operations, prefabrication and modular, data and advanced analytics, strategic sourcing and the workforce of the future.

Unlocking the True Power of Construction Schedule Data

by Michael Pink | Nov 7, 2021
Productivity | Project Management | Technology

Schedule analytics technology can improve schedule by importing schedule file data and analyzing schedule quality, integrity, critical path delay, compression and feasibility.

Improving Communications With the Field Improves Project Management

by Tom Webb | Nov 3, 2021
Productivity | Technology

Giving the field crew mobile solutions and technologies that communicate between the field and office reduces rework, improves operations, manages budgets and keeps projects on track.

News Briefs: November 2021

by Construction Executive | Nov 1, 2021
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

Federal wage increases, new market for renters, tax hike approvals and more.
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