The conservative attitudes in construction put trust the old ways, often to the detriment of adopting new ideas and new technology. Construction’s slim margins also mean that any changes to the status quo must be … about 5 Tactics to Convince Your Boss to Adopt New Ideas and Technology
5 Tactics to Convince Your Boss to Adopt New Ideas and Technology
The DNA of a Superintendent: Jim Rubel of Reed Construction
When you meet Jim Rubel, you immediately sense his enthusiasm and passion for construction. Construction is in Rubel’s blood. His father was a carpenter and a superintendent. His uncle founded an architecture practice, and other … about The DNA of a Superintendent: Jim Rubel of Reed Construction
Landis Construction: Building the Future While Preserving the Past
Building in the "Big Easy" sometimes isn't. The challenges faced by Landis Construction aren't often understood by out-of-towners, because when it's time to party in the French Quarter, little else can get done.
Is BIM a Catalyst for Collaboration?
The big dictionary on my bookshelf defines collaboration as: “working in association (sometimes invidiously, with an enemy).” For construction folk, this will ring a bell. Many of our contractual relationships can be somewhat adversarial, with … about Is BIM a Catalyst for Collaboration?
How to Re-Brand as an Eco-Friendly Construction Company in 2017
Interested in learning how to rebrand your construction firm so that building green is easy to do? You've come to the right place, find out all you need to know right here.
Tap Into Maintenance for a New Profit Center
How maintenance might just be the key to new found sources of profit.
Warranty Issues You Just Can’t Escape
Because construction contracts come in many forms, the warranty clauses do as well. Very small differences in wording can increase your liability and make you responsible for someone else’s mistakes. A construction contract is widely … about Warranty Issues You Just Can’t Escape
A Dozen Tips for Holding A Successful Meeting
How do you hold a meeting that everyone wants to attend? Do you.. A. Give away valuable prizes and make sure everyone wins something? B. Threaten them with their jobs if they don’t attend? C. … about A Dozen Tips for Holding A Successful Meeting
Are You Ready for All the New Business Opportunities in Renewable Energy?
Utility professionals are now less concerned about integrating renewables into the power generation mix, signaling new confidence in renewables generating larger shares of energy at scale.
Drones the new Uber?
Drones have become popular on construction sites, in fact, about 90 percent of the companies Hangar works with have their own drones. But until recently, they weren't being used for much more than taking a … about Drones the new Uber?
