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Procore Launches New Job Board For The Construction Industry
The Construction Career Board on Procore’s Community website is now live and includes thousands of open positions. Unlike most other job boards, this one is free for both job seekers and employers, and it’s international … about Procore Launches New Job Board For The Construction Industry
How To Catch People Doing Things Right
Inspections, quality checks and punch lists, construction encourages people to watch for what other people do wrong. But, what if you try to catch people doing things right? That’s a question posed by management teacher … about How To Catch People Doing Things Right
From Excel to The Cloud: Why The Best Contractors Digitize Workforce Management
Contractors often turn to Excel spreadsheets for workforce management, but that doesn’t mean it’s what should be used. Excel is a labor-intensive program that adds a greater possibility for errors and unnecessary layers to making … about From Excel to The Cloud: Why The Best Contractors Digitize Workforce Management
Why Building Trust is Essential for Success
Construction has a long history of adversarial business relationships with trust taking a back seat to self-preservation. When trust is missing in project relationships, its absence plays a major role in projects failing to hit … about Why Building Trust is Essential for Success
The Top 9 Traits of a Successful Specialty Contractor
Being a specialty contractor on a jobsite is not easy. There are practical skills like learning how to budget or set up a comprehensive schedule. And then there are characteristics you either need to adopt … about The Top 9 Traits of a Successful Specialty Contractor
Subcontractors: Find Your Dream GC
There’s no sure way to know a contractor won’t stiff you; after all, construction projects have a lot of risk and when things go south the subcontractors stand at the end of the receiving line. … about Subcontractors: Find Your Dream GC
Structural Design in Civil Engineering: Definition, Basic Principles, and Careers
Proper structural design in civil engineering helps ensure that public works projects don't end in tragedy. It also ensures the structure will last at least as long as the planners expect. Sometimes, though, even civil … about Structural Design in Civil Engineering: Definition, Basic Principles, and Careers
Is it Time to Do Some Procurement Housekeeping?
Recent disruptions, including COVID-19, regulatory changes, and product compliance concerns, have put the spotlight on procurement and supply chains for construction businesses. According to procurement experts, there are ways to turn these challenges into opportunities … about Is it Time to Do Some Procurement Housekeeping?
New Work Opportunities in Australia’s Construction Industry
Given the multiple shocks of recent months, Australian builders are looking to the new financials year to deliver a strong pipeline of opportunities for recovery. On the ground, state and territory governments are taking action … about New Work Opportunities in Australia’s Construction Industry
