The start of the year 2020 has been very challenging for a lot of industries. Construction is especially at the brink of collapsing in some places in the world like in Dubai where a huge population of foreign construction workers was sent home. The common problems in streamlining construction crew management, labor shortage, and material
How can you tell when a construction project is really successful? Is it the quality result? The happy client? The on-time delivery? Meeting the project objective? Staying within the budget? Actually, it’s the combination of all these, and it is the project manager who’s responsible for making sure that all the above mentioned are achieved.
From the time of the ancient Egyptians, human beings have been building construction projects. Either for shelter and comfort, for aesthetic, for glory, or for religious purposes. Since then, a lot has changed in how people do construction; from the techniques, the materials and equipment, the purpose, the treatment, and the working conditions of the
Yes! Construction projects are now managed remotely and surprisingly, out-of-the-site construction crew management and project monitoring proved to be more efficient than on-site visits. Gone were the days when conventional construction crew management set-up required project managers to roam around the construction site to check on the progress of the project and see whether the
Changes are almost inevitable in construction. Even with the best construction management software, you still can’t be sure that things will go according to your plans 100%. And the reasons for the changes are too many. It could be the weather, it could be additional work requests from the client, it could be a change
The great recession that took place over a decade ago greatly crippled the construction industry. And with a pandemic currently terrorizing the world, it’s going to hurt even more. However, the history of the industry recovering from losses is a great sign that the flat market will boom again soon. And besides, there is a
In terms of technological advances, recognizing and determining which emerging options can able to bring value and profit to the business is necessary. The chosen emerging technologies can absolutely be a vital key for the future position of the company in the industry and in the market. Like any other industry today, the construction industry
Being involved in any construction projects requires anyone to know further about submittals. So what really is a submittal and what is its major purpose in the construction industry and how to efficiently improve the ways of processing it? To begin with this, submittals are commonly prepared by either the contractor or subcontractor. The prepared
In the construction industry, efficiency is one of the necessary keys to success. There is a saying that time is gold, and this may sound cliché, but we cannot deny that time is really valuable, and how it is an important part of efficiency. This might be the one thing that is keeping a construction
It’s almost Summertime again and the need for air conditioning in buildings is greater than ever. Of course, HVAC doesn’t tackle cooling systems alone, as we mentioned in a previous blog, heating and ventilation are also essential in maintaining good air quality in the building so that occupants can work healthily and happily. So if
Construction is one of the industries that rely heavily on subcontracting specialized works. General contractors hire third-party teams commonly to work on roofs, plumbing, electrical, concrete, and other tasks to make the work faster, but quite more often for quality. We mentioned in one of our previous blogs that most construction firms are lacking in
In most of our blogs, we’ve been discussing how effective construction crew management is one of the biggest factors in achieving a project’s success. Indeed, it plays a big role in the overall productivity of workers at the site. However, quality building takes more than just construction crew management. More than that the right building
Construction crew management can certainly be stressful for a project manager who needs to carry out a lot of responsibilities every day. But with a reliable project management software at hand and a few practical tips to shake off the stress, the site can actually become a happier workplace. Find out more below. The construction
Project management software are there not just to monitor activities at the site but to see to it that the builders’ schedule is faithfully carried out by the whole team. Today we’re going to share with you foolproof tips on how exactly can your team stay within schedule and deliver the project to the client
Today, the construction industry is continuously booming. The demand for construction services is high and this is because of the increasing demands for establishments and buildings used for a variety of purposes. If by any chance, you are planning to set up your own business in line in this industry, today is a perfect time.
