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.
Technology
How to Tell a Compelling Story with Your Construction Photos
If your construction data storage is getting overrun with photos, you’re not alone. Nowadays, nearly everyone has a camera in their pocket. It’s no surprise there is a growing pile of construction images to manage. … about How to Tell a Compelling Story with Your Construction Photos
Increasing Productivity with Reliable Information in Renewable Energy
More often than not, the successful completion of a renewable energy project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently teams can work will have a direct impact … about Increasing Productivity with Reliable Information in Renewable Energy
How Tech and Data Improve Construction Practices and Processes
The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology … about How Tech and Data Improve Construction Practices and Processes
5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
The infamous labor whiteboard. It often hangs in the superintendent’s office covered in sticky notes. Maybe it’s been upgraded to a magnetic whiteboard with tiles to swap in and out. Or perhaps it stretches the … about 5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
The construction industry in the United States is extraordinary. According to IBISWorld, an industry research database, there are over 3.5 million construction businesses, employing more than 9.5 million people across the country in 2021. From … about How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Construction workforce management has always been a challenge for contractors — and that was before the unforeseen communication and staffing issues that arrived with the coronavirus pandemic. During the start of the COVID-19 crisis, contractors … about How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
Your construction roster — it’s how you know who’s on your team, what their skill sets are, where they reside, what project they’re currently on and how they perform. And sure, initially setting up a … about Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
The Era of Workforce Management is Here
The world has changed dramatically in the past three decades. Yet, the construction industry hasn’t adapted to our rapidly changing world. According to this 2022 AGC survey, only a third of contractors or fewer plan … about The Era of Workforce Management is Here
Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
The job was too big to pass up. An auto plant in the Midwest was changing its production line. It meant work, nearly a year’s worth for our entire company — and it almost broke … about Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
