The majority of project teams on site today still utilize outdated processes—even though there are plenty of technology solutions available to automate them and vastly improve the workload. The reasons for this lagging adoption vary, … about Investing in Construction Technology: What You Need to Know
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Opening the Lines of Communication on the Jobsite
We all like a good gossip, and texting, WhatsApp, and even the granddaddy Skype itself make it easier than ever to chat. But there’s a new kid on the block, and it’s hangin’ tough in the … about Opening the Lines of Communication on the Jobsite
Why Excel is Dangerous for Your Construction Business
Since its release in 1983, Microsoft Office, a bundled productivity software, has taken the world by storm. Of the Microsoft Office suite, Excel stands as one of the most popular. Businesses of all sizes have … about Why Excel is Dangerous for Your Construction Business
How to Solve the Most Common Customer Challenges
If you read the business press today, you’d think innovation is the ultimate business goal. But, innovating for innovation’s sake can take you on a dead-end journey. Instead, focus on what’s important to your clients … about How to Solve the Most Common Customer Challenges
What’s Causing Your Construction Projects to Fail?
Regardless of who is at fault for creating delays in construction projects, they are still delays. Missed deadlines mean late completion and budget overruns. Learn what's causing them and how to prevent delays from happening … about What’s Causing Your Construction Projects to Fail?
Valuable Lessons Learned in Green Building
With more than 5.77 billion square feet in 165 countries around the world qualifying as green building, many people are living and working in green building spaces, gaining first-hand knowledge of how these buildings work.
Three Dangerous Expectations You’ve Got to Manage
Everyone on a project has expectations, and plenty of projects have been sunk when expectations didn’t line up with reality. Here are the three areas that give rise to dangerous expectations, and how to deal … about Three Dangerous Expectations You’ve Got to Manage
10 Building Materials that Could Change Construction Forever
In recent years, researchers have spent countless hours in laboratories taking materials' science to ever greater heights. Check out the 10 building materials we think are poised to change construction and engineering.
Manage Your Project Engineer Job Description Before Someone Else Does
If you look ten years into the future, and realize you don't want to be a construction project manager, then you should start planning right away for the role you would prefer. Don't let someone … about Manage Your Project Engineer Job Description Before Someone Else Does
Tips for Finding the Right Construction Technology for Your Business
Concrete slabs are something of an unsung hero in construction projects. All buildings have them, but they’re designed to be hidden, providing foundational support while tucked well out of sight. But if researchers at ETH Zurich have … about Tips for Finding the Right Construction Technology for Your Business