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
The latest digital innovations and methodologies are changing how construction pros perform in their respective roles. Just last year, Marzia Bolpagni of Mace introduced five main concepts that people in the construction sector should master to stay competitive and relevant in the upcoming years. As a construction professional yourself, how broad is your skillset? Are
Change is inevitable, and the construction industry is no exception to this rule. However, it will be easier for your team and the organization to adjust to these changes if good change management practices are in place. Change management in construction is linked when people, policies, procedures, and specifications change. So what is change management
Digitalization or adaptation of systems and processes is changing how construction sites work. Over the years, digitalization has affected almost all construction processes with the implementation of construction project management. As the technological revolution enables new construction tools and products, it is also redesigning easier construction systems and models for onsite professionals. With the increasingly
When managing construction, it is crucial to have good relationships with your stakeholders – clients, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other trade partners. Construction projects are made up of a million moving parts, and your materials and supplies are critical to their completion. As a result, it is essential to have good relationships with suppliers. You
