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Home » Topic » Business » Productivity

The Power of Planning: Four Key Themes for Mitigating Risk in Construction

by Zac Hays | Sep 25, 2020
Productivity | Technology

Set projects on the path to success during preconstruction by digitizing planning, harnessing data, hiring the right team and building in safety.

Getting Back to Work in a New Reality

by Michael Mullin | Sep 16, 2020
Business | Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

Technology innovation, which can eliminate information silos and improve collaboration, will be the key to agility, productivity and profitability.

Three Ways to Maintain Productivity During COVID-19

by Brian Poage | Sep 15, 2020
Careers | Productivity | Workforce

By planning ahead and using the right tools, contractors can work to offset the productivity dip and resource drains that come from added protocols.

A New Age of Access

by Scott Crozier | Sep 15, 2020
Productivity | Technology

Like the more common SaaS and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) models, everything as a service (XaaS) offers a “subscription” payment solution for an entire technology platform.

Buildings as First Responders

by Brad Horst | Sep 15, 2020
Productivity | Technology

Using data-driven insights, the industry can reimagine how buildings can be better, safer and more memorable.

News Briefs: September 2020

by Construction Executive | Sep 1, 2020
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

Nearly two-million jobs added to U.S. economy, DOL issues final rule on overtime, a Florida infrastructure bill and more.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Sept. 4, 2020

by Marla McIntyre | Aug 31, 2020
Productivity | Technology

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

Manage and Modernize HR With Self Service Solutions

by Betsie Hoyt | Aug 30, 2020
Human Resources | Productivity | Technology

Automating HR processes helps contractors stay in touch with field workers, keeping employees informed, trained, safe and paid.
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