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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.

Finding Mobile Apps Employees Want to Use

by Ezekiel J Rudick | Aug 29, 2017
Productivity | Technology

Today’s “mobile” workforce (both mobile devices and mobile workplaces) need mobile apps to help them complete daily tasks on the go. The challenge is finding apps that workers want to use and actually increase productivity.

Increase Communication and Efficiency Using Drones

by Merchants Bonding | Jun 12, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Productivity | Technology

The time for drones in construction isn’t yet to come—pilot programs have launched and results are being seen right now. But where is the true value? It’s not about the drone at all; it’s about the data that drone hardware provides, and how that data can enable team communication in the office and in the field.

Six Ways to Reduce Workforce Management Risk and Improve Efficiency

To hire and retain talent, document recruiting efforts; offer a voluntary survey to document race, ethnicity, veteran and disability status; keep an applicant log; train new hires on safety, sexual harassment prevention and diversity awareness; create a consistent review process; and identify high performers and those who need improvement.

Best Practices When Hiring Qualified Subcontractors: Six Tips for Small Contractors to Use For Evaluating Subcontractors

Hiring reputable and dependable subcontractors can be a challenge, but it is a challenge that can easily be met. Be selective, define the scope of work, prequalify the subcontractor, get to know the sub’s team and learn from experience.

Regain Lean Momentum and Maximize Results: Focusing on Lean Can Help Construction Contractors Generate Strong ROIs

by Construction Executive | Mar 14, 2017
Business | Productivity

The Lean methodology helps contractors increase profitability and productivity. The proven benefits of Lean are too valuable to squander with lack of focus or inertia. The following tactics can help construction executives regain the momentum to maximize Lean results.

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Jan. 9, 2017

by Construction Executive | Jan 11, 2017
Productivity | Technology | Wearables

Here’s the rundown on a coffeemaker durable enough for the jobsite; a wireless equipment monitoring device; a wrist communicator; new software releases; a 3-D printer that build houses; and new reports on productivity, KPIs and GPS monitoring.

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Reality Check: Manage a Construction Business, Not a Project

Avoid ‘Appageddon’ on Mobile Work Devices

Finding Mobile Apps Employees Want to Use

Increase Communication and Efficiency Using Drones

Six Ways to Reduce Workforce Management Risk and Improve Efficiency

Best Practices When Hiring Qualified Subcontractors: Six Tips for Small Contractors to Use For Evaluating Subcontractors

Regain Lean Momentum and Maximize Results: Focusing on Lean Can Help Construction Contractors Generate Strong ROIs

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Jan. 9, 2017

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