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Weekly Grind
Australian Contractor Confidence, Energy Supply Chain, and Procore’s Construction Activity Report
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From national Trench…
Safety Tips for Returning to the Jobsite, COVID-19’s Real Impacts on Construction and Housing Market update
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on…
New Social Distancing Guidelines, Self Awareness in Business, and Baltimore’s Penn Station Redevelopment
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on Sidewalk…
Top Strategies for Hiring, Ontario’s Latest $1.5 Billion Public Project, and States’ Varying Responses to COVID-19
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From US universities…
World
How to Step up Your Performance and Stand Out
You’ve set a goal for improving consistency that’s measurable while addressing exactly what’s important to clients. Now, what about all those other customer interactions? By setting goals to eliminate inconsistencies in performance, you also keep the emphasis alive.
Construction Training and Education Opportunities During Downtime
Times are currently tough due to COVID-19. However, it is possible to turn…
Ready, Set, Grow: Four Key Elements For Construction Business Growth
It doesn’t take long for a small, reputable contractor to reach the point where…
Six Scheduling Mistakes That Can Cost You Time and Money
Construction teams are constantly in a race against time to reach their project…
Mobility is Not a Luxury––It’s a Necessity
A Look At Upcoming Australian Construction Projects
Australia’s Construction Leaders Discuss How They’re Managing Through COVID-19
How One Home Builder Navigates the Dos and Dont’s of Construction Management Metrics
10 of the Most Renowned Canadian Landmarks
How Webinars Can Help You Connect, Collaborate and Work Remotely
How Construction Technology is Changing the Way We Build
Technology
New Uses for AI Emerge to Help Construction Firms Weather the Pandemic
In response, construction camera services provider OxBlue has turned its extensive network of cameras into an AI-supported tool to monitor construction activity during the outbreak.
Using Technology to ‘Future-Proof’ Construction Companies
To hedge against current business threats, construction companies should look to…
Using Technology to Combat Fraud in Construction
Construction may not experience the extent of fraud seen in sectors like…
5 Ways Robotics Technology is Reshaping Construction
Construction firms are adopting autonomous robotics for a variety of reasons,…
What is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Why It’s Important
Construction in many ways embodies a job in the technology sector. This has…
Safety
Newest Safety Measures for Keeping Construction Workers Safe Through COVID-19
The following are some of the latest protocols being recommended and adopted to keep construction workers and the public safe.
How Your Architect Can Help You Have a Safer Worksite
When it comes to reducing injuries and deaths in the construction industry, there is a growing emphasis on the use of Safety by Design principles. The goal is to take the highest order…
How One Calgary-Based Contractor is Responding to COVID-19
As we all continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the…
Building Communication in the Age of COVID-19
The culturally mixed nature of the construction project is one of the…
5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position…
Why Excel is Dangerous for Your Business
Since its release in 1983, Microsoft Office, a bundled productivity software, has taken the world by storm. Of the Microsoft Office suite, Excel stands as one of the most popular. Businesses…
Best Practices for Keeping Field Teams Safe During COVID-19
On May 6 Procore held its “Best Practices for Keeping Field Teams Safe During COVID-19” webinar featuring two representatives from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who…
Construction Management Professors Weigh in on Educating the Next Generation
Procore and Bluebeam recently joined forces to launch the Construction Educator Podcast. The series highlights the stories, initiatives and research that industry educators from around the…
Three Dangerous Expectations You’ve Got to Manage
Everyone on a project has expectations, and plenty of projects have been sunk when expectations didn’t line up with reality. Here are the three areas that give rise to dangerous…
Featured
4 Things You Should Know Before Selling Your Business
When companies go out to buy other businesses this year, they'll be looking to…
Valuable Lessons Learned in Green Building
Field Financials: Narrowing the Gap Between Office and Field Teams
10 Building Materials that Could Change Construction Forever
Ask The Construction Experts: How Do I Manage COVID-19 Workplace Safety?
Construction Experts Talk About Unanticipated Challenges and Lessons Learned Working Through COVID-19
Construction Owner and Developer Survey: COVID-19’s Influence Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
Manage Your Project Engineer Career Before Someone Else Does
If you look ten years into the future, and realize you don't want to be a…
Tips for Finding the Right Construction Technology for Your Business
Concrete slabs are something of an unsung hero in construction projects. All…
Can Green Builders Become Mainstream?
While most builders in Australia have the capability to deliver sustainable…
What’s Causing Your Projects to Fail?
Regardless of who is at fault for creating delays in construction projects, they…