Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From a deep dive into industrial automation company, Built Robotics, to new opportunities for green building, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
Investing in Off-Site Construction, the Safest Face Masks for Your Jobsite, and Digital Twin Technology
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From Procore's new…
How to Hire During a Pandemic, Stadium Slowdowns, and the Scarcity of Face Masks
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From Procore UKI's latest…
2020 Customer ROI Report Released, A Look At Construction Activity Across The Country, New $1B Public Transportation Project
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From a new $1 billion…
Designing for Safety, the UK’s Largest Railway, and Contact Tracing on the Jobsite
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From the best PPE for your…
World
Top Reasons for Project Margin Erosion and How to Avoid Them
Margin erosion is currently one of the major factors generating financial strife among many construction firms, according to risk analysts Equifax. Flaws in communication processes and protocols, particularly when dealing with back charges and variations, remain one of the key causes.
Six Pitfalls of Excel in Commercial Real Estate Cost Tracking
By some estimates, more than 1.2 billion users, including most of the real estate…
Getting Ahead of Unsuspecting Worker Safety Health & Risks
While construction companies need to focus on the “fatal four,” they also…
GPS is Taking Construction to New Heights
Typically, as a technology finds a home in a particular industry, its new and…
Same Issues Continue to Plague World’s Megaprojects
Buildings and Beyond in 2020: The Evolving Owner
How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
Construction Owner and Developer Survey: COVID-19’s Influence Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
Why Mentoring Matters
6 Ways to Successfully Get the Projects You Want
How Mobile Phones Have Changed Construction
Technology
Smarter Buildings = A More Intelligent Future
To put it simply, a smart building is any structure that uses automated processes to control the building's operations. This means that things, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and security, are connected and controlled automatically by a central system. The role of…
Construction Software – Why Everyone Can’t Agree (and what to do about it)
In the span of a generation, many construction industry design and management…
Real Time Location Sensors Gives Managers the Whole Picture
Construction projects have a lot of moving parts. Everything from materials being…
How Technology is Transforming the Estimation Process
For construction projects of any size, accurate estimates are essential to…
Smart Slab: Lightweight Concrete that May Transform How We Build
Concrete slabs are something of an unsung hero in construction projects. But, if…
Safety
How Champions Can Help You Build a Successful Quality and Safety Program
When a construction company needs to introduce new approaches to safety, quality or productivity, the champions who lead from within are an asset. You probably already have them—the key is…
A Connected Jobsite Can Improve Safety
When it comes to managing attendance on a construction site, safety is of the utmost importance. It is especially true since a construction site is a high-risk environment, with more than…
Is Your Project Site Prepared for Flooding?
Founding principal of Molino Stewart consulting, Steven Molino,…
How a Successful Risk Management Approach Can Save you Time and Money
Managing workplace health and safety risks is fundamental in construction, still…
Top 4 Pitfalls of Point Solutions
Before you invest in a construction management solution (or many), take time to reflect on the needs of your business and how different solutions could impact your team’s current workflows.
Capital Projects During a Crisis
When the capital projects clock starts again, time will be of the essence. The spoils will go to those who have laid the best groundwork while waiting for this restart.
Procore Launches New Job Board For The Construction Industry
The Construction Career Board on Procore’s Community website is now live and includes thousands of open positions. Unlike most other job boards, this one is free for both job seekers and…
How To Catch People Doing Things Right
Inspections, quality checks and punch lists, construction encourages people to watch for what other people do wrong. But, what if you try to catch people doing things right? That’s a…
From Excel to The Cloud: Why The Best Contractors Digitize Workforce Management
Contractors often turn to Excel spreadsheets for workforce management, but that doesn’t mean it’s what should be used. Excel is a labor-intensive program that adds a greater possibility…
Featured
How Century Group Successfully Fosters Innovation Through Technology and Collaboration
JOBSITE recently spoke with David Hanson, Vice President of Construction at…
The Smartest Tool in the Shed
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines for Construction
How Digital Labor Scheduling Helps You Scale Up
Construction Owner Tips: How to Navigate Software Licensing
How to Keep Your Cool on Jobsites This Summer
Top Habits of Successful Safety Managers
In Challenging Times, How one Company is Giving Back
Despite the tsunami of economic and operational challenges brought on by the…
The Value of Effectively Managing Project Schedule Compression through COVID-19
The purpose of this article is to be helpful in guiding stakeholders to…
How Predictive Analytics Can Get You On The Path to An Incident-Free Jobsite
Predictive analytics sounds complicated, and behind the scenes it is, but real…
Recycled Plastic a Serious Contender for Future Construction Materials
As the construction industry makes moves towards more sustainable and…