For many recent college graduates, rocky times await after graduation. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) reports that in 2015, 10.5% of young college graduates were neither enrolled in higher education or employed (up from 8.4% … about New Scholarship Emphasizes Skilled Trades
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Construction’s Baby Boomers are Leaving with the Instructions
A huge brain drain is occurring in the construction industry, and there doesn’t appear to be any way to stop it. Baby Boomers, that part of the U.S. population born between 1946 and 1964, are … about Construction’s Baby Boomers are Leaving with the Instructions
Veteran CIO Mike Oster is Helping Push Tech Forward
Michael Oster knows technology, construction, and the intersection of the two as few people do. Oster oversaw IT in several capacities for beverage giant Anheuser-Busch for 14 years from 1984 – 1998; arguably the foundational … about Veteran CIO Mike Oster is Helping Push Tech Forward
10 Things Construction Companies Must Do to Succeed
Here are several suggestions for construction companies, the industry as a whole, and governments to keep the industry viable in the future. Take a look at ten things that construction companies should do if they … about 10 Things Construction Companies Must Do to Succeed
An Innovation Hothouse on the Carpinteria Bluffs
“Shut up and listen.” This is not a shouted directive in the middle of a heated discussion, but the guiding philosophy of Procore Technologies’ innovation model. Procore’s cloud-based project management solution for the construction industry … about An Innovation Hothouse on the Carpinteria Bluffs
What Does the OSHA Silica Rule Really Mean?
Starting in 2013, OSHA began the process of reviewing and revising its silica exposure regulations, and after extensive collaboration with industry, scientific research, and public hearings, it released the new limits to take effect in … about What Does the OSHA Silica Rule Really Mean?
Construction’s Windfall from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 has left a complicated wave of contention in its wake. For every source you find claiming the ARRA (stimulus) failed, you can find another concluding the … about Construction’s Windfall from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
3 Roadblocks to Building Effective Teams on Construction Projects
There are several roadblocks to building effective teams, and in the construction industry, the first is the issue of transparency. But more importantly, when transparency fades, so does trust.
Women in Construction: The Opportunities and Challenges
According to Census Bureau statistics from the American Community Survey, women have typically made up about 10% of the construction workforce going back at least as far back as the year 2000. Women from the … about Women in Construction: The Opportunities and Challenges
Without Customer Success, Kiss Your SaaS Goodbye
With software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology, there are no long contracts or lock-ins that happen with client server software solutions. There is no hardware to set up and the implementation time frame is extremely rapid. Those are … about Without Customer Success, Kiss Your SaaS Goodbye
