Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From an overlooked building resource to when construction pros think it will be okay to attend in-person events, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
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…
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…
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.
6 Major Construction Projects Underway in British Columbia
This year’s BC Construction Industry Survey, released by the British Columbia…
7 Projects that Give Back to the Community
Buildings are more than just places where we live and play; they can be a…
New Association to Advocate for Black Construction Contractors
Three years ago, a handful of contractors got together and floated the idea of…
How Digital Transformation in Construction is Driving Quality Assurance
Top Reasons Australian’s are Choosing Modular Homes
How Procore Allows a Small Contractor to Compete Against Major Competitors
Getting On Board With Construction Technology Initiatives
11 Strange Things Unearthed on Construction Sites
6 Simple Ways to Improve Construction Project Quality
Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite
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…
What Technology Providers Need to Understand about Construction
Construction is necessarily a cautious and conservative industry. It designs,…
Why QR Codes are a Natural Fit for Construction
Quick response codes, or QR codes, are having a comeback since the pandemic, but…
Beyond the Clipboard: 5 Technologies Changing Construction Inspections
Paper-based construction inspections are set to become a thing of the past.…
How to Tell a Compelling Story with Your Construction Photos
If your construction data storage is getting overrun with photos, you’re not…
Safety
Multi-Res Construction Shakeup in NSW Why Subcontractors Need to Act Now
Everyone involved in multi-residential and mixed-use construction projects in NSW only has until July 1 to get up to speed on NSW Government construction reforms. The changes to design…
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction
Safety technology and best practices for general construction site safety have come a long way in recent years. However, by the numbers, construction still remains one of the most dangerous…
What Developers Need To Be Doing Ahead Of The NSW Building Reforms
On 1 July, NSW will reach a key milestone in building industry reform whereby…
Four OSHA Tips for a Successful Safety Stand-Down
Safety stand-down practices are often overlooked on jobsites, which can lead to…
A Look Inside Procore’s Strategy for Enterprise Customers
Procore’s continued development and enhancements to its core platform signal a continued focus on being the best platform for everyone in the construction industry.
Important Next Steps for Helping Keep Women and People of Color in Construction
As construction struggles to fill its workforce amid a labor shortage, leaders in the industry have turned their attention to attracting largely untapped segments of the population. Numbers…
10 Iconic LEED-Certified Buildings From Around the World
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED certification program, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993, is a rating system for the design, construction,…
Identifying and Eliminating Profit Fade
Construction companies work with thin margins on the best of days, and the post-pandemic challenges of the industry have many businesses scrambling to revamp processes and do more with less…
Procore Empowers Owners and Sets Them Up For Success
One of Procore’s key value propositions is that it’s constantly evolving and changing to meet new needs and serve new purposes as they arise. Procore’s acquisition of Honest Buildings…
Featured
Women of Color in Construction Share Insights on Dealing with Biases
Construction is actively recruiting women, and it’s working—slowly. According…
Adjusting to a New Reality: Advice From the Retail Space
Schedule Compression Tactics to Refine Schedules Already Underway
How Social Media Can Promote Career Growth for Women in Construction
What’s the Difference Between a Subcontractor and an Independent Contractor?
5 Highly Effective Ways to Inspire Your Team
Safety Lessons Learned From 2020
5 Ways Robotics Technology is Reshaping Construction
Construction firms are adopting autonomous robotics for a variety of reasons,…
Owning the Skyline
From town to megacity, the world’s urban spaces are defined by their skylines.…
The Cost of Modular Homes in the US
Owning a home has long been considered one of the hallmarks of the American…
Procore Announces Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange
Today Procore entered a new phase of its journey—we are now a publicly-traded…