Construction work remains one of the most dangerous occupations. Of the 5,333 people who died from work-related injuries in 2019, construction workers accounted for 1,061 of those deaths, the highest number of fatalities in the … about The Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction and the Technology Helping Keep Workers Safe
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5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There are often psychological barriers to estimating that are bigger contributors to inaccurate bids than technical failures. The beauty of recognizing these pitfalls is that you’ll be able to spot disastrously low estimates long before … about 5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Since 1998 average temperatures have exceeded the historical average, still when the cold strikes it comes with steeper temperature drops. All construction estimates rely somewhat on historical information. When it comes to the weather, though, … about Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Preconstruction Meetings: Everything You Need to Know
Preconstruction meetings come in many formats because every party to a construction project uses them, both individually and collectively. However, a project without a preconstruction meeting is a project poised to have difficulties.
Community Conversations: How Culture Drives Business
Can a healthy company culture drive better business outcomes? Absolutely. Every company has a culture, whether it’s intentionally or accidentally created. Companies can leverage culture to their advantage, but few actually do so. When you … about Community Conversations: How Culture Drives Business
Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes and Futures One Intern at a Time
Internships are meant to give rising talent practical experience in the field they hope to work in one day. Mark Kravatz, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence (HabitatPVD), has found a way … about Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes and Futures One Intern at a Time
How Procore is Helping Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
The construction industry fared better than many others during the COVID-19 crisis, largely due to consistent demand and the designation of many trades workers as essential employees. But as we emerge from the pandemic, the … about How Procore is Helping Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
Best Practices for Achieving Field Team Adoption of Construction Technology
Even when forward-looking construction companies get serious about their investment in construction technology, it will be of limited benefit if field teams aren’t on board. Rolling out technology requires strong buy-in from workers in order … about Best Practices for Achieving Field Team Adoption of Construction Technology
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 time and … about Stop Letting Project Data Fall Through The Cracks
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.
