Construction has always had a somewhat complicated relationship with technology. Over the last few decades there have been improvements in materials, machinery and even hand tools, but until recently the core of the job has … about How Mobile Phones Have Changed Construction
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Smarter Buildings = A More Intelligent Future
To put it simply, a smart building is any structure that uses automated processes to control the building's operations. This means that things, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and security, are connected and … about Smarter Buildings = A More Intelligent Future
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.
How Deltera Used Technology to Take Downtown Toronto to New Heights
When Toronto-based construction management company, Deltera, began work on a luxury condominium complex near its downtown headquarters, the team’s business processes were based largely on manual inputting. This eventually led to a number of issues … about How Deltera Used Technology to Take Downtown Toronto to New Heights
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
The Top 9 Traits of a Successful Specialty Contractor
Being a specialty contractor on a jobsite is not easy. There are practical skills like learning how to budget or set up a comprehensive schedule. And then there are characteristics you either need to adopt … about The Top 9 Traits of a Successful Specialty Contractor
A Q&A With JBKnowledge CEO James Benham
Jobsite recently sat down with James Benham, CEO at JBKnowledge. He shared his insights into how technology is changing the industry and discussed strategies companies can implement to stay ahead of the game.
Subcontractors: Find Your Dream GC
There’s no sure way to know a contractor won’t stiff you; after all, construction projects have a lot of risk and when things go south the subcontractors stand at the end of the receiving line. … about Subcontractors: Find Your Dream GC
Real Time Location Sensors Gives Managers the Whole Picture
Construction projects have a lot of moving parts. Everything from materials being hauled around, to the trucks doing the hauling, to the workers driving the trucks are frequently in motion. Multiply that by the number … about Real Time Location Sensors Gives Managers the Whole Picture
Unrealistic Expectations? Here’s How to Keep Everyone Happy
Unrealistic expectations are hard-baked into construction projects, both intentionally and unintentionally. Unfortunately, it usually falls to the contractors to deal with them. Here are steps you can take to keep everybody happy.
