Dean Willemsen, Managing Director at Prime Build, firmly believes a company’s most important asset is its people. He asserts great leadership requires taking actions that positively affect those people. While learning and development should be … about Delight Your Customers (or Someone Else Will)
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BIM? BAM! But Always Start with the Model
Steve Jones, head of Industry Insights Research for Dodge Data recently led a Groundbreak session on using the BIM model as both a road map and a granular visual guide for project management. With such … about BIM? BAM! But Always Start with the Model
An Industry of Groundbreakers
Procore’s third annual conference started with a special keynote from Procore’s CEO Tooey Courtemanche. He primarily focused on the continuing need for innovation in the construction industry. Courtemanche also emphasized the concept of being a … about An Industry of Groundbreakers
Integration and Automation of the Future
Two sessions at Groundbreak 2019 highlight the future of our industry—and it is all about integration. Mark Fly of ConstructConnect presented his top five bid management practices that construction companies need to modify or abandon completely. … about Integration and Automation of the Future
Cross-Pollination – Changing Your Mindset for Automation
Automation is a phenomenon that permeates nearly every aspect of our lives. It’s also what Hitesh Dewan, Director of Technology Integration at Roebbelen Contracting, posited to a captive audience at Procore’s Groundbreak, what will usher … about Cross-Pollination – Changing Your Mindset for Automation
Technology, the Third Era of Construction
Do more with less. It’s a common mantra in almost every industry. On the surface, one might think it implies more work and longer hours for employees. Perhaps a more apropos adage is, “work smarter, … about Technology, the Third Era of Construction
Leadership Culture Can Make or Break Business Innovation
The discussion highlighted the potential risk for human resistance when new technologies are introduced to users. It was suggested that a sense of personal agency needed to be created for innovation results and part of … about Leadership Culture Can Make or Break Business Innovation
Unfinished, Forgotten, and Postponed: The 8 Biggest Failed Construction Projects
Those in the construction industry know that projects encounter obstacles everyday. Some projects come to a crashing halt, and some projects, never end. Click through to check out 8 of the most notable forgotten, postponed, … about Unfinished, Forgotten, and Postponed: The 8 Biggest Failed Construction Projects
Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
There have been several factors contributing to construction’s increased interest in automation technology in recent years. The labor shortage is perhaps the most obvious, with companies facing increasing demand while coping with a diminished labor … about Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
That’s not waste – it’s a resource!
There is a simple principle anyone can apply to reduce the amount of waste generated on a construction site. As Californian resource recovery entrepreneur Daniel Knapp puts it: waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted. It’s … about That’s not waste – it’s a resource!
