Construction companies often operate on thin margins in the first place, so any cost overruns over the course of a project are acutely felt. But technology seems to have an answer for most of these … about How Using Technology Can Help Improve and Protect Your Margins
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Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
Labor is more than 40% of the cost of your typical construction project. Maybe it’s a little less, or a lot more, depending on the kind of project we’re talking about, what kind of business … about Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
Lack of Process Standardization is Clouding Your Business’ Financial Vision
Does it ever feel like every job your business runs is an island? That’s normal. A construction project team is naturally isolated from the rest of the business. They’re focused on one job, and only … about Lack of Process Standardization is Clouding Your Business’ Financial Vision
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
The Era of Workforce Management is Here
The world has changed dramatically in the past three decades. Yet, the construction industry hasn’t adapted to our rapidly changing world. According to this 2022 AGC survey, only a third of contractors or fewer plan … about The Era of Workforce Management is Here
Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
The job was too big to pass up. An auto plant in the Midwest was changing its production line. It meant work, nearly a year’s worth for our entire company — and it almost broke … about Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
The Construction Workforce Management Gap
It’s an uphill battle: Figuring out what field resources you have available, what projects to put them on and how they will get there on time. Most contractors have an inefficient spreadsheet, whiteboard or paper-based … about The Construction Workforce Management Gap
