News Briefs: April 2020
PLA mandate ordinances, 2021 international plumbing and mechanical codes, increase in construction rental revenue and more.
A Common Data Environment Can Transform Construction
A "common data environment" is a collaborative online platform where users can store, share and manage project information. This structured approach can increase efficiency, save money and deliver projects on schedule.
A New Spin on Productivity Review Processes
A new approach to tracking productivity can mean savings for businesses working across the construction industry. Here's how it went for one contractor.
Five Tips for Managing Telecommuting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Telecommuting is on the rise as the country copes with COVID-19. Mandatory telecommuting may lower the risk of community spread, but it also presents new challenges for managing employees.
Tips to Improve Quality Management in Construction
Effective approaches to quality management result in better project outcomes. But how can they be quantified and measured?
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Mar. 27, 2020
Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.
Can the Value of Constructible Data Be Extended with Business Intelligence?
Business Intelligence is gathering, sorting and analyzing data to make intelligent business decisions for project efficiency and productivity, such as estimating, problem solving and streamlining workflow.
Technology—The Future of the Construction Industry
While technology streamlines construction, workers must hone their skills and learn new technologies to be competitive in a labor market influenced by software, robots and machines.
