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
You Can Have Quality Assurance For Every Project
The construction sector has doubled down on its focus on Quality Assurance, and it’s a race to implement compliance policies and procedures. However, the proof for Quality Assurance won’t be found on paper.
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
Canada’s construction sector faced unprecedented challenges when the COVID-19…
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
How Solgen Energy Stays Ahead of the Compliance Curve
Business
Procore’s New Partnership for a Greener Construction Industry
The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure
5 Highly Effective Ways to Inspire Your Team
Attracting Construction’s Top Talent Starts With Keeping Your Best Workers
How Specialty Contractors Stay Profitable Despite Labor and Material Shortages
Technology
CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are…
Getting the Most from your Team with Construction Technology
If contractors can leverage the right technologies to their teams’ advantage,…
Self-Repairing Construction Materials Could Have Huge Benefits
Recurring building and roadway maintenance is a time-consuming and expensive part…
Construction Workforce Management: The Fastest Way to Get the Right People on the Right Project at the Right Time
It’s a never ending issue –– how do you get the right person on the right…
The Foundation of Successful WFM: People, Process, Technology
Whether they realize it or not, most contractors are unknowingly practicing…
Safety
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 industry, which sees a disproportionate number of its workforce affected by mental health issues. Those working in…
The Digital Edge in Obtaining and Retaining ISO 9001 Certification
Achieving ISO 9001 certification can unlock opportunities when it comes to doing…
How Champions Can Help You Build a Successful Quality and Safety Program
When a construction company needs to introduce new approaches to safety, quality…
Owners: Answer These 3 Key Questions to Maximize the ROI from your Construction Platform
The successful planning and execution of any capital project has never been an easy undertaking. After expending sizable efforts in planning the allocation of capital, raising funds, and…
Construction Safety is More than Just Checklists, Companies Need a Strong Safety Culture
Every construction leader strives to improve job site safety, but actually achieving it requires vision, compassion, and careful planning. Executing successful safety programs begins with…
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 all work is fixing items initially done incorrectly. Rework can have a devastating impact on productivity,…
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 of your technology stack. Yet, only 18% of construction and engineering companies report that they have full…
How to Manage Change and Keep Your Projects Moving
The foundation for change management is effective communication. For this to work, you’ll need to rely on both effective interpersonal communications and effective communication processes.
Featured
Protect Your Margins By Catching Field Issues in Real Time
To ensure issues in the field don’t spiral out of control you need to identify…
Nine Strategies for a Safer Construction Business
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
Demystifying Purchase Order Financing for Specialty Contractors
Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity
How Specialty Construction Companies Can Get Paid Faster
5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed…
Top 9 Construction Trade Shows You Won’t Want to Miss in 2022
We've compiled a list of the must-attend construction trade shows…
The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time.…
Six Tips for Billing So You Can Stay Cash Positive
Specialty contractors have bigger challenges with cash flow than many other…