Labor is more than 40% of the cost of your typical construction project. Maybe it’s a little less, or a lot more, depending on the kind of project we’re talking about, what kind of business … about Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
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America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Each year, the third Friday of September is National Tradesmen Day. IRWIN Tools started the observance in 2011. We take a look at some of America's most iconic landmarks and the tradespeople who helped build … about America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
Deliberative conversations, also called democratic dialogue, are the repositioning of debate into open dialogue. Everyday conversations can sometimes break down in a way that pushes organizational and personal groups apart rather than together. By contrast, … about Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
The uncertainty of the last year has prompted many business owners to rethink their relationship with technology. In a new survey from international research firm IDC, more than 500 construction project owners and developers in … about How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
Successful capital projects must be planned and executed in the most efficient way possible, which is a challenge when large segments of the global economy are in flux. Supply chain difficulties, in particular, are forcing … about How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
Five Ways Procore Helps Ryan Companies Take Control of Their Costs
When Ryan Companies US, Inc., a $4.2 billion construction firm and an ENR Top 400 contractor, set out to overhaul their approach to construction cost management, they knew the keys to success would be a … about Five Ways Procore Helps Ryan Companies Take Control of Their Costs
Why you Need to Quantify the Risks Hiding in your Project Management System
Every day, every modern construction business collects data, but how effectively are they using it? Hidden in those daily logs, RFIs, and observations are indicators of risk both small and large — but without a … about Why you Need to Quantify the Risks Hiding in your Project Management System
Five Benefits of Integrating Your Construction Firm’s Financial and Operations Systems
When teams aren’t communicating and collaborating properly, it shows up on the bottom line. Project teams waste more than a third of their time dealing with the fallout from poor communication, and investigating answers to … about Five Benefits of Integrating Your Construction Firm’s Financial and Operations Systems
Here are The Top 5 Ways to Control Project Costs
Steve Means is no stranger to the challenges of construction cost management. It’s something he’s thought a great deal about as an owner managing big, complex projects for 17 years.
How Uncontrolled Time-Driven Costs Are Wrecking Your Budget
One fundamental truth about construction is that time is money. It’s a cold, hard fact entry-level field professionals learn their first week on the job and common knowledge to seasoned veterans. The time-money connection is … about How Uncontrolled Time-Driven Costs Are Wrecking Your Budget
