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Vantage Data Centers Expands Globally and Here’s why they Brought Procore Along for the Ride
With data and real-time connectivity fast becoming one of the most valuable assets a business has, the demand for digital infrastructure and data center construction is booming.
Why you Need to Quantify the Risks Hiding in your Project Management System
Every day, every modern construction business collects data, but how effectively are they using it? Hidden in those daily logs, RFIs, and observations are indicators of risk both small and large — but without a … about Why you Need to Quantify the Risks Hiding in your Project Management System
How Uncontrolled Time-Driven Costs Are Wrecking Your Budget
One fundamental truth about construction is that time is money. It’s a cold, hard fact entry-level field professionals learn their first week on the job and common knowledge to seasoned veterans. The time-money connection is … about How Uncontrolled Time-Driven Costs Are Wrecking Your Budget
Project Financials: Narrowing the Gap Between Office and Field Teams
In the construction business, precision counts. Working with thin profit margins means contractors must constantly walk a fine line between profitability and busting their budget, so everything from material deliveries to how labor is distributed … about Project Financials: Narrowing the Gap Between Office and Field Teams
Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
Labor is more than 40% of the cost of your typical construction project. Maybe it’s a little less, or a lot more, depending on the kind of project we’re talking about, what kind of business … about Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Each year, the third Friday of September is National Tradesmen Day. IRWIN Tools started the observance in 2011. We take a look at some of America's most iconic landmarks and the tradespeople who helped build … about America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
Deliberative conversations, also called democratic dialogue, are the repositioning of debate into open dialogue. Everyday conversations can sometimes break down in a way that pushes organizational and personal groups apart rather than together. By contrast, … about Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
The uncertainty of the last year has prompted many business owners to rethink their relationship with technology. In a new survey from international research firm IDC, more than 500 construction project owners and developers in … about How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
Successful capital projects must be planned and executed in the most efficient way possible, which is a challenge when large segments of the global economy are in flux. Supply chain difficulties, in particular, are forcing … about How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
