Productivity

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.

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.

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How Construction Avoids the Innovator’s Dilemma and Improves Productivity

Manage Productivity Losses Using Adequate Recordkeeping

Five Tips to Keep Business Running After a Natural Disaster

Six Common Scheduling Mistakes That Cost Contractors Time and Money

Optimize Construction Performance Through Improved Project Scheduling

Reality Check: Manage a Construction Business, Not a Project

Avoid ‘Appageddon’ on Mobile Work Devices

Finding Mobile Apps Employees Want to Use

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