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
The Foundation of a Woman-Owned Business
Athena Chiera quite literally grew up on jobsites, but she never planned to go into the family construction business. After graduating from Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, where she majored in government and legal … about The Foundation of a Woman-Owned Business
Beating the Heat: A Refresher on the Dangers of Heat Illness
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has an ongoing heat safety campaign aimed at protecting outdoor workers. Anyone working outside, exposed to the heat, is at risk for heat illness. When working in a … about Beating the Heat: A Refresher on the Dangers of Heat Illness
Women in the field: How Gina Koert is changing up the game
“The [AEC] industry is still very stagnant in terms of a men to women ratio,” finds Gina Koert, principal, senior estimator and project manager for Shamrock Painting Inc., a Denver-based commercial finishing contractor. “I would … about Women in the field: How Gina Koert is changing up the game
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?
