Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From an update on the state of the construction workforce in the UK to the top 5 free construction safety resources, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
How Procore’s Embedded Experience is Helping Contractors Best COVID-19, Impact of the West’s Wildfires on Construction, and 8 Innovative Multifamily Projects to Debut in 2020
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From the ways in which…
Raiders Stadium Construction Complete, Most In-Demand Contech Jobs, and Where BIM Stands Today
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on…
How Procore’s Construction Data is Alleviating Market Uncertainty, An Update on SF’s Millennium Tower, and Tackling Lonely Leadership
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From the world's first…
How Construction Pros Are Using Tech for Safety, US Homebuilder Confidence Surging, and an Update on London’s Crossrail Project
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From a new report from the…
World
What Technology Providers Need to Understand about Construction
Construction is necessarily a cautious and conservative industry. It designs, delivers, and maintains facilities upon which lives often depend. So, the logic suggests, its businesses and people must take a responsible and pragmatic approach to the risks involved (though there are some commentators…
4 Ways to Make Your Company Standout from the Competition
Contractor differentiation is becoming increasingly important for long-term…
A Million Points of Light: The Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning
In the competitive construction world, time is money. Utilizing a 3D laser…
Drone Safety: The Sky’s the Limit
As more construction companies use drones to act as the canary in the coal mine,…
The Best Advice Ever Given by a Superintendent
Could BIM Be the Key To Better Project Outcomes?
Brush Up on Your Construction Terms From A-Frame to Z-Sprocket
How Capturing Environmental Data on Your Construction Projects Can Help You Get Ahead
The Evolution of Construction Technology
Two Women Blazing a Trail in Construction with Digital Workforce Solutions
Working Smarter with Construction Data
Business
Canadian Construction Leaders Discuss What’s Next in the Wake of COVID-19
Mass Timber Gaining in Popularity for Tall Builds
Can National Harmonisation Help Construction Thrive?
How to Turn the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business
How Long Does the Tendering Process Take for Most Projects?
Technology
5 Real Uses for Augmented Reality in Construction Today
As various forms of artificial intelligence find their way into construction, the industry has been grappling with ways to get humans and machines to interact better. With the use of AR, workers gain the insight and vision of an artificially intelligent machine. What follows are 5 real-world use…
The 5 Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies the Industry Can’t Ignore
The lack of clarity around what exactly AI is and what its capabilities are may…
Pandemic Helping Accelerate Construction Technology Use
As part of efforts to be able to better weather the next major disruption outside…
Getting On Board With Construction Technology Initiatives
Every week it seems a new “game-changing” product or idea comes along that…
How These Tech Companies are Helping Keep Construction Workers Safe During COVID-19
The following six construction technology companies are among those leading the…
Safety
Impacts of COVID-19 on Construction in Victoria
While most states and territories in Australia have already loosened restrictions on movement and business activity due to low or zero levels of COVID-19 community transmission, Victoria has…
Canadian Construction Workers Scoring Higher on Mental Health Surveys Than Other Industries
Canadians are coming to realize the far-reaching impacts of psychological well-being, and so governments, employees, and individuals are doing more to spread understanding and support workers…
What’s a JSA and Why You Need it on Your Jobsite
One of the most common job safety analysis misconceptions is that JSA procedures,…
Top Construction Project Risks and How to Manage Them
If construction project risk has you running for cover, you have to first understand…
Getting the Most out of Virtual Groundbreak 2020
Even under the best of circumstances, attending construction conferences can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. We all want to squeeze in as much as we can in a short amount of time. This year,…
Realizing the Potential for Virtual Construction Education
Jobsite recently spoke with Diana Eidenshink, President of the ACE Mentor Program, and Paulette Dallas, ACE’s Western Regional Director, to discuss the organization’s shift to the virtual…
Earthquake Sensors Make it Easier and Safer to Detect Damage
Pasadena-based Kinemetrics is one company specializing in earthquake and building monitoring technology. It offers sensor-based systems installed throughout a building which gather and…
NRP Group Is On A Mission
“What are we doing with the building to make it more than just a building?” The question comes from NRP co-founder David Heller. It’s a familiar one to Ken Weinberg, NRP’s Vice…
5 Ways Construction Can Make Projects More Sustainable
Here are five ways the construction industry can make an impact by making projects more sustainable.
Featured
Home Construction Demand Surges, Even as Other Sectors Slow
Global business is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. That…
Construction Leaders Share Their Advice for Future Professionals Working in the Trades
America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Keeping Students Engaged Through Virtual Construction Training
Four OSHA Tips for a Successful Safety Stand-Down
Owners: Answer These 3 Key Questions to Maximize the ROI from your Construction Platform
How Technology is Helping a Construction Company Weather the Pandemic
4 Key Ways to Innovate and Add Value to Your Construction Business
Whether it’s value for employees, value for clients, or value for partners, any…
Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
When Boston Dynamics introduced its Spot robotic dog in 2016, the tech world was…
Preconstruction Meetings: Everything You Need to Know
Preconstruction meetings come in many formats because every party to a…
Top Marketing Strategies for Specialty Contractors
Most small specialty contractors have ‘bootstrapped’ themselves up in the…