construction technology

Construction Equipment Accountability

Empowering on-the-job accountability is the foundation for improved safety and productivity at every level of construction business operations. Creating a culture of accountability starts when leaders encourage mind-my-own-business construction employees to speak up. If you see something that might be a problem, point it out. If you have questions, ask. Our success is a result …

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Construction Technology: Doing Nothing Can Cost More

One of the most common objections to construction technology is, “We’re fine doing what we’ve been doing.” Perhaps it’s easier to keep working the way your parents and grandparents did, but eventually, your company will be a dinosaur, even in your local market. Here’s what happens when you do nothing: Here’s what happens when you implement …

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Construction Labor Productivity Starts With Technology

In the dynamic world of construction, staying ahead of the curve is essential to maximize your team’s potential and achieve optimal results. While manual labor has its place, the real key to unlocking your labor productivity lies in embracing the power of technology. By integrating innovative tools and solutions into your workflow, you can streamline …

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Construction Equipment Preventive Maintenance

What’s your construction company’s greatest asset? Many would say talent (aka employees). Other valuable assets are your tools and fleets of vehicles, especially heavy equipment with movable parts. Your construction equipment maintenance schedule is critical to operations and profits. You should always calendar maintenance based on equipment hours, not days or months. Here are some maintenance …

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5 Ways to Increase Accessibility in the Home

5 Ways to Increase Accessibility in the Home   There are many ways to increase accessibility in the home. Some of them are well-known and receive a great deal of attention. Others might surprise you that they even exist. Home accessibility improvements also vary widely when it comes to project difficulty. They range from do-it-yourself …

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6 Exciting Construction Industry Technologies

“Contech” is a relatively new word because construction technology is in its infancy. We were slower to implement construction industry technology than other industry sectors, but we’re catching up fast. Construction people are problem solvers. So that’s what we want from our technology: solutions. Here are several contech innovations that will provide answers to some …

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3 Examples of Construction Business Technology Usage

Affordable construction business technology is getting easier to find. If you’re looking, here are some of the innovations shaping the future of construction. Technology is more than just drones and robots, exoskeletons, and laser scanning. It’s also in the programs contractors use every day to streamline their workflows and speed up progress on their jobsites. …

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4 Ways to Overcome Engineering BIM Challenges in the Construction Industry

Lean construction encompasses Building information modeling standards. And BIM solutions are driven by software. What are some of the challenges project managers must overcome when implementing BIM solutions? Here are 4: The Construction Industry’s BIM Adoption In 1992 BIM practices were introduced. After 30 years, are we finally getting it right? Yes. But among our …

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Construction Industry Technology & Supply Chain Challenges

How we mitigate construction industry challenges, including ever-changing materials and equipment delivery is key to business management. Some of us are limping into 4Q22 and thrilled to have survived this year. Others are tap dancing and singing in the rain. Supply chain predictions for next year indicate at some point we can become more proactive and less …

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Construction Software: Alice in Construction Land

Technology leads to partnerships between all size organizations and their software service providers. When you invest in construction software with a solid service provider, that company is also investing in you. Your specific needs can lead to technology development that will benefit others. Your success opens other doors for your software service provider. This year, …

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