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News Briefs: January-February 2020

by Construction Executive | Jan 31, 2020
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

New toolkit for addressing opioid abuse, new house bill fund codes for disaster recovery and more.

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence and How It Improves Project Planning

by Dan Patterson | Jan 23, 2020
Artificial Intelligence | Productivity | Project Management | Technology

What are the concepts and terminology behind artificial intelligence and how do these concepts relate to project management and better, more effective project planning and control?

Smarter Construction With Internet of Things

by Geoff Mulligan | Jan 12, 2020
Productivity | Technology

"Internet of Things" will enable smarter projects with improved worker safety and efficiency along with advanced structural and infrastructure monitoring—all due to improved communication technology and lean/agile designs.

Three Construction Industry Predictions for Success in 2020

by Kenny Ingram | Jan 4, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity

This year, contractors can leverage the latest technologies and business models to make significant strides in efficiency and stay competitive against a backdrop of new market entrants.

Three Ways to Boost Labor Productivity During the Holidays

by Jen Butler | Dec 12, 2019
Careers | Productivity | Training | Workforce

Here are some helpful tips to boost productivity without pushing teams to work overtime this holiday season.

Four Use Cases for AI in Construction

by A. Vincent Vasquez | Dec 5, 2019
Artificial Intelligence | Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

Take a deep dive into four specific uses of applying AI in construction—scheduling and planning, measuring site progress, earth moving and safety.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: December 6, 2019

by Marla McIntyre | Dec 2, 2019
Artificial Intelligence | Productivity | Technology

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

Benefits of Fleet Management Systems

by Joseph Lalla | Dec 1, 2019
Fleet Management | Productivity | Technology

Fleet management systems can increase productivity and efficiency and boost profit margins, as well as maintain driver safety and decrease insurance costs.
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