Your firm goes through a lot to find reliable, skilled employees, so the onboarding process isn’t the time to drop the ball. A few simple, proven onboarding tips for construction firms will help you smoothly integrate your new hires. Share Your Vision When your employees understand your firm’s founding vision, they’ll not only remember the […]
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Part of differentiating your construction firm from the dozens of others in your area is determining the values your company holds above all others, known as your core values. Knowing how to define core values of a construction company will help you attract your ideal clients and guide your firm toward achieving major goals. A
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The construction industry is known as a significant consumer of energy and materials. Not only are many construction processes themselves energy-intensive, the structures that that get built can themselves use more energy than necessary. Over the years, positive attitudes toward energy efficiency and conservation have continued to expand and evolve. In today’s construction industry, sustainable
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As a construction technique, modular construction has long been considered a less-than-perfect option. However, the advantages of modular construction have recently become more obvious, leading the majority of contractors, engineers, and architects to rely on modular construction techniques and prefabrication to boost the efficiency and productivity of residential and commercial projects. Here are some reasons
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In every corner of life, technology is becoming more and more commonplace. As the devices we use every day become more sophisticated, they also become potentially more useful in the professional world. New technology in the construction industry has the potential to streamline jobs, make projects more efficient, and increase contractors’ profitability. Here are some
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The long-term search to find ways to capture and analyze big data certainly benefits some business segments. However, this complicated process of data extraction and analysis may be more than a construction company needs. Data visualization in the construction industry is providing companies with a way to make accurate, useful predictions and decisions based on
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As the uses and abuses of small drone aircraft continue to be evaluated, some construction firms are turning to these versatile flying machines to add a level of observation, security and practicality that can’t be obtained from the ground. Here are five areas for potential drone use in construction.
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New and innovative products introduced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show demonstrate that consumers and manufacturers continue to have a keen interest in smart home technology. The Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, is a prominent venue for designers, developers and manufacturers to showcase their latest products. The 2015 show makes it clear that
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In many cities, the management of stormwater generated during rainstorms presents problems for municipal water treatment facilities and water management systems. The amount of water falling during a typical storm can overwhelm treatment facilities, underground storage areas and management processes. City governments are often operating under federal regulations to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff
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In today’s construction industry, the more you know and the more effectively you can process the data you have, the bigger advantage you’ll have in the marketplace. Technology in the construction industry offers designers, builders, suppliers and manufacturers the ability to make accurate predictions, precisely control business processes, and find opportunities for business that otherwise
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