Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From an update on the preconstruction industry to the most cited OSHA violations of 2020, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world.
Weekly Grind
UK Construction Sector Holds Strong, Procore Acquires Esticom, and BD+C’s Building Team Awards
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The Construction Tech Tools Companies Use Most, Mitigating Risk When Working at Height, and the Canadian Province Leading Recovery
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One Exec’s Advice to SMBs, Simplifying the Closeout Process, and How to Future-Proof Your Construction Firm
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on the…
Establishing a Lasting Company Culture, The Truth About Construction Certifications, and Finland’s Wooden City
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an update on the…
World
Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
Improving documentation in the construction industry is crucial for improving compliance and quality. Digital technologies are one of the tools that have been identified as an asset in addressing the underlying causes and delivering benefits for program, budgets and industry innovation.
2020: A Year of Safety Firsts for Australia’s Construction Industry
As other industries closed their doors for the better part of the year,…
Vancouver Green Lights World’s Tallest Passive House Tower
The City of Vancouver has given the green light to a 60-storey, landmark…
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change the Construction Industry?
Even in construction, artificial intelligence applications range from a formless…
Why Do So Many Construction Projects Struggle With Quality?
Lifetime Tips From Australian Construction Safety Experts
Keeping Canadian Workers Safe During COVID-19
Resiliency and Diversification Make for a Long History and a Hopeful Future
The Digital Edge in Obtaining and Retaining ISO 9001 Certification
Manitoba Highway Project to Create Thousands of Jobs
Canadian Construction Industry Taking Action to Attract and Retain New Talent
Technology
What is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Why It’s Important
Construction in many ways embodies a job in the technology sector. This has always been the case, yet with the introduction of CAD, technology’s role in the industry and the impact it has on the job have both grown.
5 Construction Tech Trends Making an Impact in 2020
Technology has undoubtedly disrupted the entire industry. Technology has changed…
Technological Breakthroughs That Will Reshape Construction’s Future
Here are some of the dramatic shifts futurists and analysts believe the industry…
How Computational is Helping Ease Construction Pain Points
You may have heard about ‘parametric design’, ‘computational design’ and…
What Technology Providers Need to Understand about Construction
Construction is necessarily a cautious and conservative industry. It designs,…
Safety
Six Ways a Construction Platform Can Improve Your Safety Performance
Increasingly, companies are making the shift from paper-based safety approaches to digital platforms. There’s more to going paperless than simply less paperwork; the benefits of improving…
How to Double Your Safety Benchmarks
Historically, the construction sector has faced higher work-related injuries and costs than any other industry. However, the days of building with outdated quality and safety standards and…
Four OSHA Tips for a Successful Safety Stand-Down
Safety stand-down practices are often overlooked on jobsites, which can lead to…
Impacts of COVID-19 on Construction in Victoria
While most states and territories in Australia have already loosened restrictions…
How Procore’s Culture Academy Is Helping Companies Create a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Jobsite recently got the chance to talk to four alumni of Culture Academy to learn more about their experiences participating in the program and how they have since been able to leverage…
5 Billion-Dollar Mixed-Use Megaprojects Underway in the US
Over the last few years, mixed-use megaprojects were seeing something of a boom. All-in-one commercial and living complexes are growing in popularity in urban areas. These highly planned,…
A Trailblazer Discusses Qualities Needed for Getting Through Uncertain Times
This year’s Groundbreak 2020 attendees heard from a truly inspiring leader, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nadja Y. West, who served as the 44th Army surgeon general and is the former Commanding…
A Look at the Future of AI and Robotics for Construction Equipment
The following is a look at six of the world’s largest and most prominent equipment brands’ robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence projects.
South Texas Roofing Company Jumps to Aid of Hurricane Victims
Natural disasters leave injury and property damage in their wake. Having experienced something so thoroughly devastating first hand changes a person, and it sometimes leads to a stronger…
Featured
Can Innovating Slowly Help Speed Up Construction Technology Adoption?
They say slow and steady wins the race, and this adage is definitely applicable…
Is the Pandemic Helping Fuel the Remote Construction Market?
5 Top Methods for a More Sustainable Construction Industry
How the Pandemic Could Change the Future Design and Construction of Hospitals
Getting the Most out of Virtual Groundbreak 2020
Renewable Energy Leaders Discuss Big Benefits of Using One Global Platform
Embracing Virtual Workforce Training
Six Low-Carbon Building Materials for a Greener Construction Industry
As the world becomes more eco-conscious, more manufacturers are starting to turn…
5 AI Solutions Powering the Construction Industry Today
Technology usually takes root in an industry when it’s driven by genuine need.…
Reduce Risk Through Early Owner Involvement in the Capital Project Lifecycle
Risk has accompanied every venture ever undertaken. Ask any capital project…
How People-First Gardner Builders Makes Employees Feel Valued
Most companies would describe themselves as operating a little differently than…