The construction industry has a productivity problem. That is, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report which found that the construction industry’s global labor-productivity growth was only 1 per cent per year over the past … about What’s behind the construction industry’s productivity problem?
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How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
That master strategist Sun Tzu knew a thing or two about out-thinking the competition. Turns out his focus on strategy over strength can be applied to gaining an edge in the construction industry. Once you … about How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
Australia’s Top 10 Non-Residential Construction Companies Revealed
The report presents an in-depth analysis of the engineering construction, non-residential building, and apartment sectors and ranks the largest 100 companies operating in these sectors during the 2016/17 financial year based on contract values.
Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
This is the first part of a two-part series on how you can improve life as a construction manager by being aware of your emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) and how to work on improving it. … about Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
Why Prefab Construction Isn’t Used More
While experience shows a healthy return of benefits to projects incorporating prefabrication, 86 per cent of construction firms surveyed by FMI and the BIM Forum said the prefab process is either not effective or needs … about Why Prefab Construction Isn’t Used More
The Ultimate Construction Cheat Sheet for 2018
Construction’s opportunities and challenges are slowly coming into view for 2018. Forecasters are adjusting earlier predictions to account for economic and political realities, so next year’s outlook for construction is starting to look slightly less … about The Ultimate Construction Cheat Sheet for 2018
Cranes in the Sky – Which Australian Cities are Growing and Where?
Australian capital cities have gone through a volatile period of growth and construction over the past few years, with housing prices skyrocketing and residential construction rising to cater to the swelling population.
Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
If yours is a contracting business that handles multiple projects simultaneously, there are compelling reasons to use project portfolio management. Construction companies are project management companies. Yet, many operate project-to-project without ever assessing their project … about Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
Decision Point: Are P3s Right for Your Construction Business?
The talk of public private partnerships (P3s) for addressing the country’s infrastructure woes over the next few years is highly optimistic. In fact, most informed sources don’t expect wide scale roll out of P3s at … about Decision Point: Are P3s Right for Your Construction Business?
Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards You Can’t
The scorching heat was unusual for the month of June. Near triple-digit temperatures enveloped the town of Chesterfield, Missouri for several weeks. Iron worker Thomas “Tommy” Barnes, Jr., 55, was doing some work inside a … about Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards You Can’t
