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Rising Above The Other Person’s Productivity Lag

June 28, 2021 by Duane Craig

Productivity is a much-discussed topic in construction, and we often think of it as referring to ‘other’ people and not ourselves. But, are we really as productive as we think?

Categories: Business, Cover Stories, Featured, More, United States Tags: Construction Scheduling

How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business

June 28, 2021 by Duane Craig

It’s not that unusual to get rough estimate requests for construction work. While it happens a lot in residential work, many businesses also explore costs as they consider projects. Contractors can spin their wheels on … about How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business

Categories: Business, Canada, United States, World Tags: Business Plan

Schedule Compression Tactics to Refine Schedules Already Underway

June 7, 2021 by Duane Craig

Schedule compression often leads to mistakes, quality problems, and rework. That’s not to say you can’t accelerate a construction project schedule, but you must account for all the variables that can make your best efforts … about Schedule Compression Tactics to Refine Schedules Already Underway

Categories: Business, Featured, United States, World Tags: Construction Scheduling

Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite

May 24, 2021 by Duane Craig

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. Some of the unique … about Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite

Categories: Canada, Safety, World Tags: Risk Management, Workplace Health

How to Make Your Company Stand Out from the Competition

May 24, 2021 by Duane Craig

The difference between one contractor and the next is well hidden among overused marketing phrases and the rush to simplify. If you don't want the story of your business to sound like every other contractor's, … about How to Make Your Company Stand Out from the Competition

Categories: Business, Canada, World

How to Make Construction Planning the Rule Instead of the Exception

May 10, 2021 by Duane Craig

Construction planning often suffers from a lack of time. This leads to knee-jerk decisions whenever issues arise that need quick answers. Try these tactics so you don't ever have to suffer the effects of poor … about How to Make Construction Planning the Rule Instead of the Exception

Categories: Business, Featured, United States, World Tags: Construction planning, Construction Scheduling

Design Risks Every Contractor Should Watch Out For

May 10, 2021 by Duane Craig

New project delivery methods are reshaping the role of the contractor. Throughout most of the 20th Century, design-bid-build was the standard way of running projects. This model relied on architects working with the owner under … about Design Risks Every Contractor Should Watch Out For

Categories: Business, Featured, United States, World Tags: Design, Insurance, Risk Management

Getting Ahead of Worker Health and Safety Risks

May 2, 2021 by Duane Craig

While construction companies need to focus on the “fatal four,” they also need to stay on top of emerging safety and health risks.

Categories: Featured, Safety, United States, World Tags: Workplace Health

Using Project Scheduling Software the Smart Way

April 18, 2021 by Duane Craig

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 formulas and algorithms. The … about Using Project Scheduling Software the Smart Way

Categories: Featured, Technology, United States, World Tags: Construction Management Software, Construction Scheduling, Construction Software

Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality

April 11, 2021 by Duane Craig

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 quality becomes … about Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality

Categories: Australia, Business, Featured, World Tags: Quality Assurance, Quality Management

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