Project Delivery

Contractors Work to Improve Jobsite and Office Connection

Advances in technology can improve how contractors get current and accurate information about how each project is progressing compared to the plan. However, research shows many are still transitioning toward effectively connecting the worksite with the office.

Prepare for the Advantages and Risks of 5G Technology in Construction

5G will bring significant improvements to productivity, collaboration and safety, and construction pros would be wise to start thinking about how they can lay the groundwork to deploy these advanced solutions and drive innovation in their future projects.

Debunking the Myth of “Percent Complete”

by Rob Palmer | Sep 4, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery

Don’t get caught in the “percent complete” trap—take the time to capture as much detail as possible, and recognize that there will always be unknowables. The following approaches will greatly reduce surprises and make those that remain easier to handle.

Solving Construction Closeout Inefficiency: A Mindset Shift

by Nick Miller, David Trask | Sep 3, 2019
Business | Project Delivery | Project Management

Closeouts are persistently inefficient across virtually all construction verticals. Read on for a better way forward.

Five Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Transforming Construction

by Matthew Ramage | Aug 29, 2019
Artificial Intelligence | Productivity | Project Delivery | Technology

Benefits of AI and machine learning include expedited project delivery, better design, increased risk mitigation and safety, as well as automated offsite construction and higher productivity.

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

A slowdown in commercial construction is possible in the next 18 to 24 months. Forward-looking executives are already preparing by optimizing margins and removing cost from the end-to-end supply chain.

Building Collaboration in the Construction Industry

by Niall M. Reynolds, Michael Matthews | Aug 15, 2019
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management

The financial risks of doing work in the built environment are significant. A more collaborative, up-to-date approach reduces the risks inherent to capital projects and improves the industry as a whole.

Six Reasons to Use Regular UAV Surveys on Every Construction Project

UAV surveys are becoming a critical part of any construction project, as a way of saving time and money while bolstering safety and security. Moreover, they're a simple and cost-effective addition, and they are becoming more useful and versatile all the time.

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Contractors Work to Improve Jobsite and Office Connection

Prepare for the Advantages and Risks of 5G Technology in Construction

Debunking the Myth of “Percent Complete”

Solving Construction Closeout Inefficiency: A Mindset Shift

Five Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Transforming Construction

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

Building Collaboration in the Construction Industry

Six Reasons to Use Regular UAV Surveys on Every Construction Project

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