The construction industry has a productivity problem. That is, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report which found that the construction industry’s global labor-productivity growth was only 1 per cent per year over the past … about What’s behind the construction industry’s productivity problem?
What Construction Companies Can Learn from PCL’s Culture of Giving
For its efforts, PCL, a group of independent construction companies that works in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Australia, was recognized as one of 2017 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by the Great Place … about What Construction Companies Can Learn from PCL’s Culture of Giving
Any Stage of Construction – There’s an App for that!
Already some construction apps and tech are making a difference to productivity, with one or two Australian apps in world-leading positions. Here is a selection of 10 of the best...
How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
That master strategist Sun Tzu knew a thing or two about out-thinking the competition. Turns out his focus on strategy over strength can be applied to gaining an edge in the construction industry. Once you … about How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
Why Off-Site Construction is On the Rise
The off-site construction trend is not limited to that of houses and apartments, it is used broadly across various commercial and residential construction industries. Sometimes it serves to reduce cost and time, on other occasions … about Why Off-Site Construction is On the Rise
Opioids in Construction
The opiate epidemic is real, and the construction industry is one of the hardest hit. It is unfortunate that the safety issues are not all caused by illicit drug use; workers who are appropriately taking … about Opioids in Construction
How Construction Leaders Introduce Emotional Intelligence Skills to Their Teams
Some managers might fear they may be mocked if they introduce concepts of emotional intelligence in the workplace. They might tend to keep this soft-skill work to themselves and see what kind of change they … about How Construction Leaders Introduce Emotional Intelligence Skills to Their Teams
3D printing: The birth of a new disruptor in the construction industry
We have all heard about it but not many of us actually know much about the upcoming force that is 3D printing. In the construction industry, 3D printing is a novelty – the link between … about 3D printing: The birth of a new disruptor in the construction industry
A Second-Chance Approach: Square Peg’s Solution to Finding Workers
The founders of Seattle-based Square Peg Development have built their business on second chances. They provide marginalized people with the tools to succeed in construction and beyond.
Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
This is the first part of a two-part series on how you can improve life as a construction manager by being aware of your emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) and how to work on improving it. … about Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
