Seventeen years ago, researchers named the factors negatively affecting big infrastructure projects. Since the publication, few lessons have been learned, and the same old issues continue to plague these mega projects.
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Top 4 Pitfalls of Point Solutions
Before you invest in a construction management solution (or many), take time to reflect on the needs of your business and how different solutions could impact your team’s current workflows.
Capital Projects During a Crisis
When the capital projects clock starts again, time will be of the essence. The spoils will go to those who have laid the best groundwork while waiting for this restart.
Why Mentoring Matters
It’s nice to think we can go about it alone. Perhaps that is a possibility, but it will take an extremely long time to achieve the end goal. You don’t need to look far for … about Why Mentoring Matters
6 Ways to Successfully Get the Projects You Want
For many construction businesses, marketing is an afterthought. It's what happens when you've got nothing lined up. But that type of marketing creates the wave effect; business goes up and goes down before going up … about 6 Ways to Successfully Get the Projects You Want
How to Train and Retain Your Best Workers
As an integral part of a company's specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely (SMART) performance review program, more emphasis is being put on paid training and education. It's a win-win for everyone.
Procore Launches New Job Board For The Construction Industry
The Construction Career Board on Procore’s Community website is now live and includes thousands of open positions. Unlike most other job boards, this one is free for both job seekers and employers, and it’s international … about Procore Launches New Job Board For The Construction Industry
How To Catch People Doing Things Right
Inspections, quality checks and punch lists, construction encourages people to watch for what other people do wrong. But, what if you try to catch people doing things right? That’s a question posed by management teacher … about How To Catch People Doing Things Right
From Excel to The Cloud: Why The Best Contractors Digitize Workforce Management
Contractors often turn to Excel spreadsheets for workforce management, but that doesn’t mean it’s what should be used. Excel is a labor-intensive program that adds a greater possibility for errors and unnecessary layers to making … about From Excel to The Cloud: Why The Best Contractors Digitize Workforce Management
Why Building Trust is Essential for Success
Construction has a long history of adversarial business relationships with trust taking a back seat to self-preservation. When trust is missing in project relationships, its absence plays a major role in projects failing to hit … about Why Building Trust is Essential for Success
