One prevailing issue today is the need for more workers across all industries. And when it comes to construction, labor shortage can cause projects to take longer to finish, problems with quality control, higher builder risk costs, and more. Your workers are your most essential resources – they can make or break the project’s success.
Virtual reality is here. And no, I’m not talking about gaming, Virtual reality has infiltrated the construction trade and is here to stay. Backtracking construction history, the use of virtual reality can be traced back to the early 1990s when innovation was used for visualization and collaboration. However, VR is becoming more accessible and widely
When you think of GPS technology, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely “Turn-by-Turn” driving directions that help you get from point A to Point B most efficiently and quickly. Definitely, it is one of the most common uses of GPs technology, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg compared to
In today’s modern world, construction technology has played an important role in improving the speed and safety of building projects while changing how general contractors and project managers handle construction. No doubt, construction is one of the most complex industries – it has to deal with many problems, such as the cost of projects, delays
In recent years, it is undeniable that technology has changed how businesses work – and the construction industry is no exception. Construction has a lot of negative impacts on the environment because it uses many resources and creates so much pollution and trash. According to an article by World Green Building Council, the construction industry
Although the construction sector has improved a lot in many years, still, the industry is in desperate need of optimization and transformation. The majority of work in the sector is extremely dangerous, ineffective, and unattractive for a lot of construction workers; thus, why many project managers and business leaders continue to look for another solution
The construction industry is known as one of the big users of natural resources around the globe. Some of the growing environmental issues of our generation, such as the finite number of natural resources and climate change, can be pointed back to construction. Knowing this, there is increasing pressure in the industry to reduce and
In this modern age, stakeholder engagement is more important than ever, and it applies to any business type. As a construction business owner, you should know firsthand that stakeholder engagement is one critical part of a project. The stakeholders involved in your project play a critical role. In fact, the influence they have on your
When it comes to managing construction, many unexpected problems pop up, even with the most meticulous planning and management in place. As a result, the best way to ensure that your construction business is up to date is to encourage a growth mindset at every level. In the present times, we have come a long
According to an article by World Green Building Council, 39% of all the energy-related carbon dioxide in the world comes from the construction industry: 28% from operational emissions and 11% from materials and construction. As a result, sustainability is becoming a priority for general contractors and project managers. Many businesses must look for ways to
The construction sector is being introduced to new issues daily – be it fragmented data, slow digitization, data integration, and more. Let’s focus more on data integration. There is no doubt that the lacking of data integration has led to numerous errors and inefficiencies in construction projects, costing additional money and time. But there is
In the construction industry, the accounting and finance functions of construction companies often operate in a certain way that often results in repeating issues. There needs to be more transparency regarding financial performance, which plays an important role in optimizing cash flow and profitability. As a construction business owner, have you experienced where your projects
When it comes to managing construction, you deal with a million moving parts that you need to keep track of to ensure the project is progressing according to the plan. No doubt, effective construction management is becoming an essential part of life for every successful general contractor. To meet all your deadlines and budget constraints,
Part of working in construction includes dealing with excessive administrative work and endless meetings. The entire work is overwhelming, and you may need help to keep things together or even keep your team on the same page. Unfortunately, admin work is already part of the construction workflow, and it is hard to cut down in
Managing a construction project is one of the most challenging responsibilities of a project manager. In a conference paper presented at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Congress in 2012, entitled The top 10 challenges to effective cost controls (The top 10 challenges to effective cost controls (pmi.org)), there are several changing factors play a role
