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Home » Topic » Business » Productivity

Print as a Service: Addressing the Conundrum of Print in Construction

by Construction Executive | Oct 13, 2017
Business | Productivity

With the high overhead cost of printing, contractors may want to consider print as a service to reduce paper, control costs and increase efficiency and environmental accountability by using more digital documents.

How Construction Avoids the Innovator’s Dilemma and Improves Productivity

by Patrick Copeland | Sep 26, 2017
Business | Productivity

Thought leaders in the construction industry are complementing the time-proven model of top-down execution with a new brand of entrepreneurism that focuses on teams, empowerment and accessibility of information.

Manage Productivity Losses Using Adequate Recordkeeping

by Matt DeVries | Sep 26, 2017
Business | Business Intelligence | Productivity

These steps can help contractors better manage their workforce and spot potential causes of project delay.

Five Tips to Keep Business Running After a Natural Disaster

by David Vasquez | Sep 26, 2017
Business | Business Intelligence | Productivity

No amount of preparedness or planning can fully guarantee that a business’ operations will never be interrupted due to a natural disaster. However, adopting these best practices will go a long way to helping construction companies minimize downtime.

Six Common Scheduling Mistakes That Cost Contractors Time and Money

by Construction Executive | Sep 25, 2017
Business | Finance | Productivity | Project Management

The unpredictable and complex nature of construction leaves little room for seamless time management. Avoiding six common scheduling mistakes enables contractors to do what a construction company does best––build.

Optimize Construction Performance Through Improved Project Scheduling

by Construction Executive | Sep 25, 2017
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery

When developing a strategic approach to project management, define a process that works, consider project scheduling, the roles of team members, measurement and progress review points, and processes for dealing with change orders and resource constraints.

Reality Check: Manage a Construction Business, Not a Project

by Construction Executive | Sep 25, 2017
Business | Culture | Organization Culture | Productivity

Successful general contractors can achieve greater results with a disciplined information management approach that balances innovation at the project level with corporate standards and predictable control at the business level.

Avoid ‘Appageddon’ on Mobile Work Devices

by Construction Executive | Aug 29, 2017
Productivity | Technology

While mobile apps are proliferating and demonstrate the potential to make the job easier, make sure the app isn’t a one-trick pony that creates new inefficiencies. Apps should transfer data automatically and integrate with other software to avoid inefficient workflows and data silos.
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