The infamous labor whiteboard. It often hangs in the superintendent’s office covered in sticky notes. Maybe it’s been upgraded to a magnetic whiteboard with tiles to swap in and out. Or perhaps it stretches the … about 5 Reasons You Think You Can’t Quit Your Labor Whiteboard
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How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
The construction industry in the United States is extraordinary. According to IBISWorld, an industry research database, there are over 3.5 million construction businesses, employing more than 9.5 million people across the country in 2021. From … about How QR Code Technology Helps Identify Who’s In the Field
How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Construction workforce management has always been a challenge for contractors — and that was before the unforeseen communication and staffing issues that arrived with the coronavirus pandemic. During the start of the COVID-19 crisis, contractors … about How to Address Workforce Management Challenges Two Years into the Pandemic
Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
Your construction roster — it’s how you know who’s on your team, what their skill sets are, where they reside, what project they’re currently on and how they perform. And sure, initially setting up a … about Building an Accurate Construction Roster: Tips from Arcoro and Procore
The Era of Workforce Management is Here
The world has changed dramatically in the past three decades. Yet, the construction industry hasn’t adapted to our rapidly changing world. According to this 2022 AGC survey, only a third of contractors or fewer plan … about The Era of Workforce Management is Here
Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
The job was too big to pass up. An auto plant in the Midwest was changing its production line. It meant work, nearly a year’s worth for our entire company — and it almost broke … about Why A Labor Plan is a Critical Piece of Workforce Management
The Construction Workforce Management Gap
It’s an uphill battle: Figuring out what field resources you have available, what projects to put them on and how they will get there on time. Most contractors have an inefficient spreadsheet, whiteboard or paper-based … about The Construction Workforce Management Gap
Project Information Is Everywhere, Nowhere, or Inaccessible. Now What?
Construction projects produce huge amounts of data, but an abundance of information can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how well it’s put to use.
Avoid Inefficiency and Profit Erosion by Syncing Your Field and Office Teams
Profitability and efficiency go hand in hand in construction, but it’s next to impossible to be operating on all cylinders if your teams aren’t on the same page.
Increase Visibility into Your Project Risks and Budget With These 4 Key Tactics
Some of the biggest construction issues arise from a lack of visibility of potential budget and project risks. Many projects also suffer from communication issues among stakeholders.