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Four Cloud Computing Trends to Track in 2018

by Jon Witty | Feb 1, 2018
Productivity | Technology

Six years ago, the vast majority of construction professionals knew little about the cloud. Adoption certainly has picked up since then, and four main cloud computing trends will have the biggest impact for construction companies in 2018.

Buildings of the Future: It’s Time to Rethink the Bottom Line

by Peter Greaves | Jan 23, 2018
Productivity | Technology

The availability of measurement models that accurately reflect return-on-investment (ROI) is often the biggest hurdle in the design, construction and maintenance of Buildings of the Future.

Three Military Techniques to Drive Construction Inclusion and Productivity

by Zachary Scheel | Jan 17, 2018
Business | Organization Culture | Productivity

Many industries, including construction, are taking notice of the obvious (and not so obvious) benefits of hiring veterans.

Build Stronger Bonds With Time-Effective Delegation

by Kevin Lane Turner | Jan 12, 2018
Business | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | Productivity

Time-effective delegation comes from stronger bonds and trust with teams. The GTKMP tool effectively starts the process that builds that trust.

The End of Following the Paper Trail

by Tracy Young | Dec 15, 2017
Productivity | Project Management | Technology

The days of following the paper trail need to end. The construction sector must embrace better, tech-driven opportunities for new levels of data-driven insights, unlock productivity and inspire a more engaged workforce.

Beep Bloop: Robotics in Construction

by Satyen Patel | Dec 4, 2017
Productivity | Robotics | Technology

While construction processes are heavily reliant on manual processes, robotic systems and automation hold the key to solving productivity, labor shortage and safety issues, while allowing human workers to complete more thoughtful tasks.

The Right Approach to Material Management Can Save Time and Money

by Kevin Sturm | Dec 4, 2017
Business | Productivity

Implementing effective material management can have a significant impact on labor productivity, project efficiency, decreased waste and planning and budget accuracy.

Three Ways to Put the Value Back in Value Engineering

by Elizabeth Heider, Emma Stewart | Nov 3, 2017
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Economy | Productivity

Though value engineering is commonly associated with keeping projects on budget, the full meaning of the term has been diluted.
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