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.
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?
Trucking 101: What it Means for the Construction Industry
Anyone on a construction site will know the challenges of not knowing where your deliveries are and spending wasteful hours on the phone trying to work out who needs to come and when. This is … about Trucking 101: What it Means for the Construction Industry
3-D Printing: Immediate Gratification…Hello Millennials!
Attracting millennials into construction is an industry-wide conundrum. And, most see the profession’s use of cutting-edge technology as the answer. Millennials are not only the most tech-savvy generation in the current workforce, they are also … about 3-D Printing: Immediate Gratification…Hello Millennials!
Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
Energy, innovative thinking, and focus are just a few reasons why managers are eager to hire millennials. In fact, despite the bad wrap millennials often get, hiring managers see the potential and are actively searching … about Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
We’re Beyond Printed Drawings
Consider the difference between printed directions and the information you get from a traffic app on your mobile device. The app updates in real time, shows you where accidents or construction has blocked your route, … about We’re Beyond Printed Drawings
What Are the Effects of “Buy American, Hire American” on the Construction Industry?
Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to increase the number of American-made products used by federal agencies. The order doesn’t call for any changes yet, but it could have impacts … about What Are the Effects of “Buy American, Hire American” on the Construction Industry?
Your Pathway to Promotion
It can be frustrating and confusing to see coworkers with less experience and fewer years under their belt getting promoted while you seem to constantly get passed by. But it doesn't have to be that … about Your Pathway to Promotion
Accounting vs Job Costing: Who Does What and What’s the Difference?
Every morning, you sit down at your computer with the best intentions. With coffee in one hand and your to-do list in the other, you’re feeling geared up and ready for a productive day on … about Accounting vs Job Costing: Who Does What and What’s the Difference?