Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From the most recent enhancements to Procore’s Cost Management program to the state of the construction industry in the UK, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
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…
How COVID Has Impacted the UK, Mentorship in Construction, and Making Company Culture Count
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From a recent LinkedIn…
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…
World
Be Better Prepared for Mandatory Compliance Inspections
Compliance inspections remain a challenge for the Australian construction industry, both in terms of delivery and compliance certification. Defect rates remain stubbornly high, and questions have been raised around the independence and expertise of building inspectors. While there is no easy fix,…
How to Move from Residential to Commercial Construction
With the slowdown in residential construction, many firms might be looking to…
Integrating Technology into How We Build with Concord Projects
For Concord Projects, technology is not the future; it’s the now. President and…
Multi-level Industrial Project First of its Kind in Vancouver
The Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) is one of the most land-constrained industrial…
Keeping the Traffic Flowing: Highway Upgrade Project Underway
Why Training is the Key to Turning QA Policy into Onsite Practices
Future of Canadian Women in Construction
9 Leading Canadian Construction Associations
Top Construction Safety Risks in Canada
How Business Drivers Transform the Barriers to Better Construction
Five Ways to Get More Value From Project QA
Technology
3 Construction Tech Trends That Are Changing How We Work in 2021
Here are three construction tech trends on a collision course with construction’s routine and a connection to a deeper dive into the industry’s future.
New Data Collection Methods Pave the Way for Safer Roads
A new proof-of-concept seeking to improve how road data is gathered and analyzed…
How to Adopt New Technology with Minimal Fuss and Maximum Impact
Adaptation has always been the cornerstone of successful businesses. But perhaps…
Designing the Perfect Floor Plan with AI
As a construction material, timber is prized for its strength, availability, and…
Construction App Usage is Up, But Integration Still Playing Catchup
Apps that don’t play nice with each other create a lot of extra work for…
Safety
The Smart Hard Hat is Doing More than Keeping Workers Safe
The hardhat has steadily evolved since it first became popular during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s. Initially made of canvas, they’ve since been made of…
Overcoming Barriers to Establishing Quality Assurance Protocols
Achieving quality outcomes in projects is one of the Australian construction industry’s most significant challenges. One way to accomplish this is by taking a holistic approach, with the…
Methods and Materials for Blast-Resistant Construction
While no known technology can guarantee no damage to a building in an explosion,…
How We Can Build for Extremes Without Blowing Budgets
Worldwide, there is a growing emphasis on delivering buildings that won’t just…
What New Generation of Super-Strong Drones Could Mean for Construction
Drones are a popular piece of cutting-edge technology that many construction companies have embraced in recent years. The versatile, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can efficiently perform…
Using Project Scheduling Software the Smart Way
Project scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project have taken schedules to their next best level. Both use the critical path method, and they handle the heavy lifting of CPM…
Updated PPP Loans Further Incentivize Investment in Construction Software
Anyone who follows macro trends in the construction industry knows that investment in construction technology is reaching an inflection point: our industry continues to lag other major…
Meet Angie Simon, the Glass-Ceiling Shattering CEO of Western Allied
When it comes to gender diversity, the construction industry is an interesting study. While only about nine percent of today’s construction workforce are women (less than half of that…
Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality
All construction projects have quality expectations, and there is no shortage of blame to go around when quality suffers. Here are three top excuses and how to deal with them so that poor…
Featured
What Comes Next for Cost Management in Construction
Last year brought about rapid changes to just about every business segment on the…
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Costs
Making the Most of Construction Technology
Owners Use Procore to Centralize All Projects’ Data in One Place
2021 ROI Report: Contractors Regrouping for a High-Performance Year
Top Program Management Tools for Multi-Project Construction Firms
Construction Cameras are Doing Much More than Capturing Thieves
Drones are Taking Inventory Management to New Heights
When you think about actual, functional technology that evokes a futuristic…
EPS Geofoam is Having a Moment in Construction
As sustainability and efficiency have become higher priorities for the…
Innovative ‘Box-Jacking’ Method Could Revolutionize Tunneling
The less disruption construction projects cause to surrounding areas, the more…
Coastal Communities Turn Their Sights to Flood Friendly Designs
The issue of climate change has been kicked around like a political football for…