Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly being specified by government, institutional and large commercial clients. However, the adoption of BIM lags among the small to medium enterprises that comprise most businesses in the global construction … about Busting Five Common Myths about BIM
Busting Five Common Myths about BIM
How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
The pandemic exacerbated a number of familiar construction industry challenges and introduced new ones. While the construction industry might be past the crisis phase when work came to a halt, many of the challenges that … about How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
Staff Up By Retraining Existing Workforce
Many companies are increasing pay rates, improving benefits and using professional search firms to fill out their ranks. Others are getting more aggressive by training their way out of shortages. For some companies, that means … about Staff Up By Retraining Existing Workforce
New Technology Helps Public Sector Owners Close the Performance Gap
Adopting new technology is critical to advancing the construction industry. While many organizations have embraced technology for more effective project delivery, collaboration, financial controls, and more, some owners are still hesitant.
Foolproof Guide for Subcontractors Working Directly for Owners
Subcontractors can improve their resilience by having a diverse customer base. Here are strategies you can use when you want to work directly for owners without damaging your general contractor relationships.
Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. In order to ensure a company doesn’t bite off … about Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
The infamous labor whiteboard. It often hangs in the superintendent’s office covered in sticky notes. Maybe it’s been upgraded to a magnetic whiteboard with tiles to swap in and out. Or perhaps it stretches the … about 5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
The construction industry in the United States is extraordinary. According to IBISWorld, an industry research database, there are over 3.5 million construction businesses, employing more than 9.5 million people across the country in 2021. From … about How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Construction workforce management has always been a challenge for contractors — and that was before the unforeseen communication and staffing issues that arrived with the coronavirus pandemic. During the start of the COVID-19 crisis, contractors … about How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
Your construction roster — it’s how you know who’s on your team, what their skill sets are, where they reside, what project they’re currently on and how they perform. And sure, initially setting up a … about Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore