Catch up on the biggest news going on in construction this week. From key trends predicted to impact construction labor in 2022 to the $11 billion project that’s dividing Europe, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind

Top Traits of a Safe Contractor, and Looking into the Number of Vaccinated Construction Workers
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an overlooked…

Top Design Firms of 2021, Future of AI, and Most Expensive US Cities for Construction
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From a thought-provoking…

Forecasting Construction Labor in Canada, How the Pandemic is Impacting Office Building, and 7 Innovative Modular Projects
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From the most recent…

The Power of Construction Data, Narrowing the Gender Gap, and Procore’s Latest Global Hire
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From a new OSHA program to…
World

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 opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, your ability to move up the ladder will depend on whom you work…

You Can Have Quality Assurance For Every Project
The construction sector has doubled down on its focus on Quality Assurance, and…

Canada’s 10 Largest Transit Projects
The tally of multi-billion-dollar transit projects across Canada is growing.…

Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
Improving documentation in the construction industry is crucial for improving…
Canada’s 2022 Construction Forecast
Five ways to Build Your Construction Team’s Quality Capabilities
Your Guide to Subcontractors in Construction
Managing Projects on a Single Construction Platform
One Company is Helping Make Cement Smarter and Safer
Compass Datacenters Turns to Cement Technology to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Six Ways a Construction Platform Can Improve Your Safety Performance
Business

Protect Your Margins By Catching Field Issues in Real Time

Procore’s New Partnership for a Greener Construction Industry

The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure

With No Insight Into Labor Productivity, How Can You Build Accurate Projections?

Top Ways Information Exchange with the Field Leads to Safer, More Productive Projects
Technology

5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
The infamous labor whiteboard. It often hangs in the superintendent’s office covered in sticky notes. Maybe it’s been upgraded to a magnetic whiteboard with tiles to swap in and out. Or perhaps it stretches the length of the jobsite trailer where the dry erase marks from the previous project are…

How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
The construction industry in the United States is extraordinary. According to…

Workforce Planning Takes Guessing Out of the Labor Equation
Construction isn’t like other industries. With most companies, whether…

How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Construction workforce management has always been a challenge for contractors —…

Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
Your construction roster — it’s how you know who’s on your team, what their…
Safety

Nine Strategies for a Safer Construction Business
There is plenty of talk about safety in construction. While many safety efforts aim to reduce costs, people are also discussing the greater benefit of reducing pain and suffering.

Stop Making These Common Safety Mistakes
Human error reportedly accounts for 70% to 100% of workplace incidents. Among the biggest contributors to worker errors are stress, fatigue and poor organizational culture.

Getting On The Front Foot About Mental Health
A proactive approach to good mental health is crucial for the construction…

The Digital Edge in Obtaining and Retaining ISO 9001 Certification
Achieving ISO 9001 certification can unlock opportunities when it comes to doing…
Cover Stories

BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level

Attracting Construction’s Top Talent Starts With Keeping Your Best Workers

Andres Construction Grows Alongside Procore

Top 9 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Construction Management IT Provider

Global Construction Outlook 2022

Top Nine Construction Manager Skills to Include in Your Resume

The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)

Key Negotiating Tactics to Save the Construction Schedule

What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Public Sector Construction

Five Construction Contractor Traits That Will Keep Your Clients Coming Back
How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
The pandemic exacerbated a number of familiar construction industry challenges and introduced new ones. While the construction industry might be past the crisis phase when work came to a…
Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. In order…
How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground
According to researchers at Arizona State University, preconstruction costs can account for as much as 5% of a project’s total budget, depending on the type and complexity of the project.…
Project Information Is Everywhere, Nowhere, or Inaccessible. Now What?
Construction projects produce huge amounts of data, but an abundance of information can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how well it’s put to use.
Avoid Inefficiency and Profit Erosion by Syncing Your Field and Office Teams
Profitability and efficiency go hand in hand in construction, but it’s next to impossible to be operating on all cylinders if your teams aren’t on the same page.
Featured
Increase Visibility into Your Project Risks and Budget With These 4 Key Tactics
Some of the biggest construction issues arise from a lack of visibility of…
The Foundation of Successful WFM: People, Process, Technology
Why Workforce Planning is More Important than Ever in Construction
The Evolution of Construction Technology: The Future Has Been Written
Digitization Key to Successful Implementation of IIJA
The Pressure for Profitability: Meeting Investor Expectations in Renewable Energy
Owners: Answer These 3 Key Questions to Maximize the ROI from your Construction Platform
Construction Safety is More than Just Checklists, Companies Need a Strong Safety Culture
Every construction leader strives to improve job site safety, but actually…
Information Delays Between You And The Field Could Be Hurting Your Projects
Performance is about doing the job right the first time, but nearly a third of…
Beat Communication Chaos by Empowering the Field with the Right Information at the Right Time
Getting information to and from the field promptly requires linking all aspects…
How to Manage Change and Keep Your Projects Moving
The foundation for change management is effective communication. For this to…