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
Adera’s Champions Help Pave the Way for a Successful Tech Implementation
One major reason Adera was so successful at using Procore for its Crest project were its “Procore Champions.” This group of tech-savvy employees helped guide the company through the implementation process.
Is the Future of Highway Repairs in 3D Technology?
Road repaving has got an upgrade. Now, three-dimensional scanning technology is…
Key Steps Construction Companies Can Take to Manage Impacts of Climate Change
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a guide to help project…
Your Checklist for Breaking the Cycle of Defects
Defects in construction have almost become accepted as part of business as usual.…
The Quality Assurance Revolution When Building for Natural Disasters
Five Projects Fuelling a Building Boom in Nova Scotia
Redevelopment a Catalyst for Economic Growth in Lethbridge, Alberta
Smaller Construction Firms Say They Want Digital Tools But Remain Slow to Adopt
Seven Ways to Use Less Concrete and Save Money on your Projects
Top 10 Major Infrastructure Projects in Canada
How Champions Can Help You Build a Successful Quality and Safety Program
Technology
Your Guide to Selecting the Best Project Management Software Features
Whether you run a construction company or you are a project manager, the work these days requires more than just spreadsheets and hand-written notes. This list of project management software features will help you guide you through the many project management packages on the market.
How One Specialty Contractor Created a Tech Adoption Strategy That Works
As a specialty contractor Advanced Cable Solutions,…
How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
The construction industry presents a vast array of opportunities to innovate…
Getting On Board With Construction Technology Initiatives
Every week it seems a new “game-changing” product or idea comes along that…
5 Ways Robotics Technology is Reshaping Construction
Construction firms are adopting autonomous robotics for a variety of reasons,…
Safety
Safety Lessons Learned From 2020
Construction has always been a dangerous way to make a living, but the sudden arrival of COVID-19 took safety to a whole new level. Companies had to adapt and evolve quickly to keep their…
Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite
Although there are things about construction jobsites that pose risks that are similar to those of any other type of work environment, there are also aspects that are unique to construction.…
Multi-Res Construction Shakeup in NSW Why Subcontractors Need to Act Now
Everyone involved in multi-residential and mixed-use construction projects in NSW…
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction
Safety technology and best practices for general construction site safety have…
Getting The Most Out Of Virtual Groundbreak 2021
Whether you’re a seasoned conference goer or new to industry events, attending conferences can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. We all want to squeeze in as much as we can in a short amount…
Why Workforce Planning is More Important than Ever in Construction
It used to be that contractors could just focus on their own employees when doing workforce planning. However, with the nature of work changing even in construction, some experts say…
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction and the Technology Helping Keep Workers Safe
Construction work remains one of the most dangerous occupations. Of the 5,333 people who died from work-related injuries in 2019, construction workers accounted for 1,061 of those deaths, the…
5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There are often psychological barriers to estimating that are bigger contributors to inaccurate bids than technical failures. The beauty of recognizing these pitfalls is that you’ll be able…
Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Since 1998 average temperatures have exceeded the historical average, still when the cold strikes it comes with steeper temperature drops. All construction estimates rely somewhat on…
Featured
Why Procore is Built for Specialty Contractors
Specialty contractors are at the front lines of delivering projects on time and…
Attracting Construction’s Top Talent Starts With Keeping Your Best Workers
How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
Community Conversations: How Culture Drives Business
Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes and Futures One Intern at a Time
How Procore is Helping Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
Best Practices for Achieving Field Team Adoption of Construction Technology
Stop Letting Project Data Fall Through The Cracks
If you’re trying to grow your company without increasing your overhead, the…
How An Electrical Contractor Implemented New Software Through a Pandemic
When New Jersey-based electrical contractor Scalfo Electric started implementing…
CRE Leaders are Using Procore to Change How they Build Now and into the Future
The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic threw just about everything into a state…
Five Reasons Your Contractor Business Isn’t Growing
You've decided you want to grow your contractor business. Now, you're a couple of…