Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From a recent LinkedIn Live event that discussed the major headlines predicted for 2021 to an update on homebuilding stats in the US, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
How Blockchain Can Drive Industry Modernization, NYC’s Port Authority Rebuild, and 10 Canadian Construction Trends for 2021
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From ENR's top projects of…
Foreign Projects to Look Out For in 2021, Leveraging Social Media to Drive Business, and the CDC’s Stance on Jobsite Vaccinations
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on the…
Impact of the Pandemic on Workers’ Mental Health, New Sydney Rail Project, and the Specialty Contracts Were Thankful For
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on the…
UK Construction Sector Holds Strong, Procore Acquires Esticom, and BD+C’s Building Team Awards
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on two…
World
Canada Making Strides in Attracting Women to Construction, But More Work is Needed
Even through a pandemic, construction work remains steady and in demand. Buildforce Canada estimates that Canada will need to recruit more than 300,000 new workers over the next decade to keep pace with demand. One way to help fill the labor gap is through hiring more women. While the number of women…
A Champion for Women in Construction
A growing number of construction employers, unions and schools across the country…
Female Leaders in Australian Construction Share Their Best Career Advice
International Women’s Day is an important reminder to celebrate the female…
What You Need to Know About Energy Efficiency Upgrades
In the era of skyrocketing energy bills and concerns around climate change, there…
How to Adopt New Technology with Minimal Fuss and Maximum Impact
Innovative Sustainability: Top Green Buildings of 2021
A People-First Culture Brings Scott Construction Through Crisis
North America’s Tallest Heritage Building Combines Elements of the Past in New Build
Everything You Need to Know About Obtaining a Construction Degree
Top 7 Major Construction Projects Underway in Toronto
Major Transport Upgrades Help Boost Sydney’s Civil Sector
Technology
How a Connected Platform Translates to Improved Performance
Procore’s Groundbreak 2020 featured more than 50 breakout sessions on a wide range of C&E topics, featuring in-depth conversations with industry players who know them best. One such session, "How to Leverage a Connected Platform to Maximize Productivity and Profitability," centered around the…
Construction Teams Turn to Digital Tools to Help Adapt to COVID-19
With construction teams working amidst the pandemic, digital tools have become…
6 of the World’s Most Impressive 3D Printed Buildings
The following six 3D-printed structures showcase what can be accomplished with…
Construction Sites Turn Down the Volume With New Methods and Technology
For as long as there’s been construction, there’s been jobsite noise. As our…
Top 5 Construction Technologies Tackling COVID-19 Challenges
As disruptive a force as the pandemic has been on global construction work, C&E…
Safety
Methods and Materials for Blast-Resistant Construction
While no known technology can guarantee no damage to a building in an explosion, there are a few methods and materials in use today that can help minimize injury and loss of life.
How We Can Build for Extremes Without Blowing Budgets
Worldwide, there is a growing emphasis on delivering buildings that won’t just survive routine wear and tear but will also be able to handle extremes—heatwaves, power outages, and flash…
2020: A Year of Safety Firsts for Australia’s Construction Industry
As other industries closed their doors for the better part of the year,…
Lifetime Tips From Australian Construction Safety Experts
Safety in the construction industry isn’t something you learn overnight. Great…
The Path to Getting a Certificate in Construction Management
Regardless of your educational background, it's a good possibility you can get a certificate in construction management. This credential positions you for better pay and better chances of…
Managing Your Turnarounds With Procore
When it comes to large-scale turnarounds, precision counts, and any unexpected delays due to lackluster execution can be costly. When a business shuts down key parts of its operation to…
Successfully Negotiate Your Next Change Order
It’s common knowledge the change order process is difficult and time-consuming. When asking my dad, a project manager and estimator at Sierra Pacific Constructors, about change orders, he…
Why It Could Be Time for a Leadership Duty of Care In Construction
Some leadership voices point to 2020 as a resiliency test. A year in which vast swaths of the business world faced challenges to their processes while business leaders struggled to identify…
Designing the Perfect Floor Plan with AI
As a construction material, timber is prized for its strength, availability, and sustainability. And yet, planning and designing a floor plan for a timber structure is no easy feat, thanks to…
Featured
Your Capital Improvement Projects Need to be Standardized in a Single Platform
To the owner immersed in an endless cycle of capital improvements—what worked…
Construction App Usage is Up, But Integration Still Playing Catchup
Find the Top Potential Failures to Save Your Project Before it Begins
Image Recognition Bots Can Spot Construction Project Issues Early
Top 4 Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
5 of the Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction and the Technology Helping to Keep Them Safe
10 Great High Paying Construction Jobs: Which Career is Right For You?
Maintaining Rapport While Working Remotely
As remote work gets further entrenched in the day-to-day construction world, you…
The 15 Construction Trade Shows in 2021 to Mark on Your Calendar
Although the pandemic has taken a toll on the face-to-face interaction that we're…
Your Capital Improvement Program Can Be a Better Steward of Public Funds – Here’s How
In 2021, scrutiny on taxpayer dollars will be tighter than ever. We can thank the…
What You Don’t Discuss Could Be Killing Your Business
Communication breaks down on construction projects when people begin withholding…