Sustainability, conservation, and efficiency aren’t just hype words or clickbait anymore. It’s 2017, and creating environmentally responsible buildings have become the new norm. What may have once been an arduous and expensive journey, green building … about New Digital Platform Helps Buildings with LEED Retrofit
Why Most SMBs Fail (or Fail to Grow) and What to Do About It
Things can go terribly, terribly wrong. In a flash small clerical errors or project management oversights can snowball into losing your business. Or worse, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. According to the Small Business … about Why Most SMBs Fail (or Fail to Grow) and What to Do About It
Choose the Right Scheduling Method, Avoid Lengthy Litigation
Deadlines mean different things to different stakeholders. A practical project manager knows that schedules are always in flux. Meanwhile, owners have their eyes on the bottom line at all times. If substantial completion isn’t met … about Choose the Right Scheduling Method, Avoid Lengthy Litigation
3 Exciting Immersive Reality Uses For Construction
The use of immersive reality technology has exploded throughout 2016. Well-known corporations are placing huge investments in its development. ABI Research experts predict it will balloon into a $100-billion-dollar industry by 2020. The exciting technology … about 3 Exciting Immersive Reality Uses For Construction
6 Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The demands and pressures placed on you everyday are greater now than ever before. Information hits you faster than you can digest it. Jobs are put on your plate faster than your team can handle … about 6 Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
How to Assess Risks for Project Managers
In December 2008, the subprime crisis of the U.S. economy caused the construction sector to shrink at its fastest pace in recorded history. Credit markets froze causing subcontractors to go under, cost overruns spiked due … about How to Assess Risks for Project Managers
Make Good Time: How to Create a Proactive Project Schedule
You're not at your best when you're stressed. Your heart pounds, your breathing quickens and your forehead sweats. In fact, your body has evolved and perfected itself over millennia to do so. Your brain releases … about Make Good Time: How to Create a Proactive Project Schedule
16 World Events that Impacted Construction in 2016
In the book of construction history, 2016 will go down as a complicated and impactful chapter. Let’s revisit the news that shocked us, impacted our jobsites, and kept us buzzing.
Mitigating Risks: 10 Micro Practices that Threaten Your Daily Objectives
In a study called “Identifying Key Risks in Construction Projects: Life Cycle and Stakeholder Perspectives," researchers analyzed the top 10 risks that are most likely to occur and have a significant impact on your project … about Mitigating Risks: 10 Micro Practices that Threaten Your Daily Objectives
69% of Contractors Struggle to Find Craft Labor
In 2016, construction companies have had plenty of projects. What they need are enough craft labor workers to do the work, according to an annual survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released … about 69% of Contractors Struggle to Find Craft Labor
