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
Risk Management
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
Nine Strategies for a Safer Construction Business
There is plenty of talk about safety in construction. While many safety efforts aim to reduce costs, people are also discussing the greater benefit of reducing pain and suffering.
The Biggest Construction Risks to Watch for in 2022 and How to Minimize Their Impact
Every year, the dynamics of running a construction business change. The economic and political winds shift, new technologies arise, partners come and go, and clients face new demands and opportunities. This causes business and project … about The Biggest Construction Risks to Watch for in 2022 and How to Minimize Their Impact
Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Since 1998 average temperatures have exceeded the historical average, still when the cold strikes it comes with steeper temperature drops. All construction estimates rely somewhat on historical information. When it comes to the weather, though, … about Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Key Steps Construction Companies Can Take to Manage Impacts of Climate Change
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a guide to help project owners, designers, and contractors better equip themselves to understand and manage climate impacts now and in the future.
A Builders Guide to Navigating Fallout from Disaster
Building is challenging at the best of times, so how do you follow an early start to a devastating fire season and the country’s hottest and driest years on record? Find out here.
How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
The construction industry presents a vast array of opportunities to innovate through the application of Machine Learning. Not only will it make construction more efficient and innovative, the ability to capture and analyse project trends … about How Machine Learning Will Raise the Bar on Construction Safety and Performance
Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite
Although there are things about construction jobsites that pose risks that are similar to those of any other type of work environment, there are also aspects that are unique to construction. Some of the unique … about Staying Healthy and Safe on the Jobsite
Design Risks Every Contractor Should Watch Out For
New project delivery methods are reshaping the role of the contractor. Throughout most of the 20th Century, design-bid-build was the standard way of running projects. This model relied on architects working with the owner under … about Design Risks Every Contractor Should Watch Out For