If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that construction technology is no longer a nice to have for specialty contractors, it’s a need to have. Without a carefully thought out and implemented technology infrastructure in place, … about Building What’s Next for Electrical Contractors in 2021
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Top Strategies for Avoiding Construction Contract Disputes
Contracts pose a major source of conflicts and disputes. Often, the reason is that construction companies don’t administer and manage their contracts. If you adopt some proactive habits regarding your contracts, you can nip a … about Top Strategies for Avoiding Construction Contract Disputes
Leveraging a Connected Platform Can Lead to an Improved Customer Journey
At a recent Groundbreak session hosted by Rob Frank, Customer Experience Director at BW Workplace Experts, attendees considered the benefits of using a connected platform to deliver first-class customer experience. Over the course of the … about Leveraging a Connected Platform Can Lead to an Improved Customer Journey
6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Like type-cast actors who always end up playing the same roles, contractors get caught in circles doing the same old projects over and over again. Often they got into these project types to get their … about 6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Canada’s construction industry shed a massive number of jobs in the early days of COVID-19, but many workers have since been rehired, and reports indicate the sector will face a shortfall of trades in coming … about Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
There is an old saying in management circles—you are only as good as your last job. That is especially true in the construction industry, where there’s more to quality than just complying with construction code … about Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
A Look at How Covid-19 Changed the Construction Industry in 2020 and Beyond
By any measure, 2020 was a year for the construction industry like no other. According to Deloitte, the year started off strong, with construction adding over $900 billion to the US economy in Q1 2020 … about A Look at How Covid-19 Changed the Construction Industry in 2020 and Beyond
Projections for Health of Construction Industry Vary in 2021
The year 2020 was one of tragedy and triumph challenge and change for the Canadian construction industry. Companies introduced safety protocols to keep the industry working, added sanitizing stations and staggered shifts so fewer workers … about Projections for Health of Construction Industry Vary in 2021
Why It’s Important to Understand a Project Owner’s Motivations
General and specialty contractors can contribute and make themselves indispensable to construction project owners by being forthright and crystal clear about issues that threaten budgets and scheduling.
Bidding for Real Estate Owners & Managers
Think about it: Before bids are awarded, typically only a small fraction (10% or less) of the total budget for a construction or capital project has been spent. The remaining 80-90% of the job’s budget … about Bidding for Real Estate Owners & Managers
