The latest buzzword in environmental circles is “pre-cycling”—the process of reducing waste by avoiding items that will generate it in the first place or by selecting elements that will create less waste. An innovative company … about Precycling in Construction Can Save Money and the Environment
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How McCownGordon is Using Technology to Improve Customer Experience
McCownGordon Construction and Procore go back a long way. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, the company started using Procore in 2012 and even worked with the construction management software firm to build its financial integration … about How McCownGordon is Using Technology to Improve Customer Experience
The Five Project Management Rules You Should Never Break
Construction projects have so many moving parts they can't survive without the rules of the contract and rules of project management. Project managers who break them usually pay a high price of reputation loss, job … about The Five Project Management Rules You Should Never Break
How to Spot and Avoid Dodgy Building Products
The Australian construction industry is still dealing with the fall-out of dodgy building products, and the onus is on builders and trades to ascertain the products they use are fit for purpose. Here is some … about How to Spot and Avoid Dodgy Building Products
Seven of the World’s Largest Construction Projects Underway
The world’s largest projects under construction today span the globe, and even beyond. There are unique hurdles that mega-projects involve, from governmental red tape, to public criticism, to the construction project management challenges that accompany … about Seven of the World’s Largest Construction Projects Underway
Canada’s 15 Tallest Buildings
Impressive architecture comes in all shapes and sizes, but tall buildings are still among the most awe-inspiring features of the built world.
How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
The construction industry presents a vast array of opportunities to innovate through the application of Machine Learning. Not only will it make construction more efficient and innovative, the ability to capture and analyse project trends … about How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
Keep Your Customers Happy Through All Your Project’s Construction Phases
You've already done the hard work by landing the client. This customer could easily become a repeat customer or someone who refers others, so don't let your gains fall aside as the project unfolds. Try … about Keep Your Customers Happy Through All Your Project’s Construction Phases
Rising Above The Other Person’s Productivity Lag
Productivity is a much-discussed topic in construction, and we often think of it as referring to ‘other’ people and not ourselves. But, are we really as productive as we think?
How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
It’s not that unusual to get rough estimate requests for construction work. While it happens a lot in residential work, many businesses also explore costs as they consider projects. Contractors can spin their wheels on … about How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
