Building Information Modeling (BIM) is more than just adoption of digital modeling technologies for design and construction. Its successful adoption also requires deep changes to how clients procure their projects, and new professional roles and … about Could the U.S. Adopt a More Coordinated Approach to BIM?
Could the U.S. Adopt a More Coordinated Approach to BIM?
6 Ways to Avoid Stress and Injuries on the Jobsite
The evidence for the toll of stress on the job keeps adding up. Besides affecting worker performance, job stress is closely linked to injuries, and a majority of American workers say they are stressed out. … about 6 Ways to Avoid Stress and Injuries on the Jobsite
Arkansas-Based Nabholz Targets Employee Wellness
Employees at Nabholz Construction Corp., headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, keep getting healthier, while company leaders continue to see declines in health insurance premiums. And, it’s all thanks to the Wellness Program the company implemented in … about Arkansas-Based Nabholz Targets Employee Wellness
3 Strategies for More Effective Prefabrication
Prefabrication is touted as a solution to many of the problems hammering the construction industry. Although the number of projects using systems built in a factory environment has grown in the last decade, the industry … about 3 Strategies for More Effective Prefabrication
Construction Workers Struggle with a High Prevalence of Mental Health Issue
As one of the largest employers in Australia, accounting for over 625,000 jobs across the country, the issue of mental health in construction is slowly gaining greater attention at both industry and government level. The … about Construction Workers Struggle with a High Prevalence of Mental Health Issue
New Facebook Data Center a Boost to Ohio’s Technology Sector
acebook will spend $750 million on a new data center in central Ohio, the company announced Tuesday — marking another boost for the state's growing technology sector. The world's biggest social media company joined Republican … about New Facebook Data Center a Boost to Ohio’s Technology Sector
Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
If yours is a contracting business that handles multiple projects simultaneously, there are compelling reasons to use project portfolio management. Construction companies are project management companies. Yet, many operate project-to-project without ever assessing their project … about Secrets to Managing Your Project Portfolio
Cranes in the Sky – Which Australian Cities are Growing and Where?
Australian capital cities have gone through a volatile period of growth and construction over the past few years, with housing prices skyrocketing and residential construction rising to cater to the swelling population.
Decision Point: Are P3s Right for Your Construction Business?
The talk of public private partnerships (P3s) for addressing the country’s infrastructure woes over the next few years is highly optimistic. In fact, most informed sources don’t expect wide scale roll out of P3s at … about Decision Point: Are P3s Right for Your Construction Business?
Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards You Can’t
The scorching heat was unusual for the month of June. Near triple-digit temperatures enveloped the town of Chesterfield, Missouri for several weeks. Iron worker Thomas “Tommy” Barnes, Jr., 55, was doing some work inside a … about Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards You Can’t
