Project management provides the critical framework for construction projects. But behind every construction project there are events just waiting to surprise you. Pay attention to these construction project management pitfalls … Keep reading
Construction companies incur vast expenses. With all the emerging technologies available to help improve team collaboration, jobsite security and worker productivity, it’s hard to decide which technologies will be your … Keep reading
Poor quality control leads to many negative results on construction projects. Studies put the cost of rework at between 5 percent and 9 percent, and then there are the associated … Keep reading
If you can’t harness, control and channel project communication there’s no end to the chaos that follows. And, the idea of using paper to run projects has had its day. … Keep reading
For large, complex, multi-unit build projects, off-site modular construction can save construction firms time and money. But project managers may be concerned about off-site partners practicing safety, being productive and … Keep reading
Fraud plagues all industries – construction is no exception. And on the jobsite, fraud takes many forms. It can happen at any point during a project – from the bidding … Keep reading
By some accounts, subcontractors handle 80% of the work on construction projects. But, they get a lot of risk pushed down to them, including risks that directly affect their cash … Keep reading
A few years ago, the thought of an unmanned robot flying around a jobsite, keeping an eagle eye on project progress would have seem far-fetched. Soon, it may become commonplace. … Keep reading
A realistic schedule and the profitability of your next construction project depend on the estimate. And, it’s a safe bet that if you find quality lacking as the project … Keep reading
Jobsite equipment is a target for theft, as tools and equipment can be extremely valuable. Theft of construction equipment, tools, materials, fixtures and end-user appliances costs the construction industry … Keep reading