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
Top 10 Major Infrastructure Projects in Canada
Transit projects dominate the list of top 10 public sector infrastructure projects currently underway in 2021 or planned this year in Canada.
How Champions Can Help You Build a Successful Quality and Safety Program
When a construction company needs to introduce new approaches to safety, quality…
Top Reasons for Project Margin Erosion and How to Avoid Them
Margin erosion is currently one of the major factors generating financial strife…
Precycling in Construction Can Save Money and the Environment
The latest buzzword in environmental circles is “pre-cycling”—the process…
How to Spot and Avoid Dodgy Building Products
Canada’s 15 Tallest Buildings
Why A Learning Culture Improves Safety And Quality On The Job Site
How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
You Can Have Quality Assurance For Every Project
Canadian Residential Masterpieces
6 Major Construction Projects Underway in British Columbia
Technology
Getting On Board With Construction Technology Initiatives
Every week it seems a new “game-changing” product or idea comes along that promises to change the world forever, and sometimes actually does. That’s how technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, autonomous machinery, advanced data analytics, drones, and many others…
5 Ways Robotics Technology is Reshaping Construction
Construction firms are adopting autonomous robotics for a variety of reasons,…
CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers,…
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…
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…
Stop Letting Project Data Fall Through The Cracks
If you’re trying to grow your company without increasing your overhead, the secret is to make your resources go as far as possible. And the two most significant resources you have are your…
Vantage Data Centers Expands Globally and Here’s why they Brought Procore Along for the Ride
With data and real-time connectivity fast becoming one of the most valuable assets a business has, the demand for digital infrastructure and data center construction is booming.
How An Electrical Contractor Implemented New Software Through a Pandemic
When New Jersey-based electrical contractor Scalfo Electric started implementing Procore for project management in the fall of 2019, the company had no idea that the world was about to change.
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 of uncertainty. Commercial real estate (CRE) was hit especially hard as the economic future of senior housing,…
Five Reasons Your Contractor Business Isn’t Growing
You've decided you want to grow your contractor business. Now, you're a couple of years into it, and it's just not happening. It seems like you're stuck in one place, doing fine getting by,…
Featured
Construction Software Helps a Small Company Run Like A Well-Oiled Machine
Crucial to ensuring a company is getting the most out of its investment in…
Building Bridges Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McCownGordon
Being a Better Ally
How One Specialty Contractor Created a Tech Adoption Strategy That Works
How McCownGordon is Using Technology to Improve Customer Experience
The Five Project Management Rules You Should Never Break
Keep Your Customers Happy Through All Your Project’s Construction Phases
Rising Above The Other Person’s Productivity Lag
Productivity is a much-discussed topic in construction, and we often think of it…
How To Stop Buying Into Projects With Your Own Money
You signed the contract, but now, a few months into the work, you find yourself…
A Look Inside Procore’s Strategy for Enterprise Customers
Procore's continued development and enhancements to its core platform signal a…
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…