New Awards Program to Recognize Leading Construction Superintendents The role of a superintendent is one of the most challenging in all of the construction industry. Often considered the “face of the industry,” these...
Author - Grace Ellis
Grace Ellis
Why It’s Time to Rethink IT in Construction: The Rise of the Construction Technologist
Does your construction company leave all important tech decisions up to IT? If so, it might be time to reconsider. We have all come to depend upon our resident IT staff. After all, they are our saviors when it comes to...
The High Cost of Deferred Maintenance–And How to Avoid It Â
Why Preventative Maintenance Starts in the Construction Phase We have all come to that familiar procrastination crossroads at some point in our life. What’s the harm in waiting another hour or day? What’s one more month...
10 Essential Technologies for Construction Risk Management Â
Any business has its fair share of risks associated with its operations, but managing risk in construction is a whole different animal. This is largely because there are so many different variables at play for a...
A Game Plan for Real-time Construction Progress Tracking Â
Today, let’s start with a little thought exercise. Cast your memory back to the last time you wanted to make meaningful change. Did you take the approach of setting hard goals, tracking them using tools and strategies...
10 Highest Paying Cities for Construction Jobs [SlideShare]
And Other Essential Criteria to Consider in a Construction Job We define ourselves by our careers. We find fulfillment in the day-to-day joy of working hard and getting well paid for our efforts. Conversely, ill-fitting...
Construction Role Models: 6 Lessons Construction Can Learn from the Financial Sector Â
At times, day to day construction work can feel quite shortsighted. There’s often an immediate focus on the here and now including deadlines, budgets, materials, labor and other factors. While these short term goals are...
9 Cities In Need of More Resilient Construction [SlideShare]
From Risk to Resiliency: These are the Cities That Need to Update Their Construction Approach  Earth is a taxing place to live. With increasingly dangerous weather, population booms, and normal wear and tear all...
Summer Construction Season Is Coming–Are Your Projects Prepared?
7 Steps to Get Your Jobsite Summer-Ready The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer and there’s the steady sound of hammers banging, cranes lifting and diggers digging everywhere. Yes, it’s summer–the “busy...
Inside Look at 7 of the Top Construction Scheduling Methods
How to Choose the Best Scheduling Tools for Your Team and Projects “Chaos is a friend of mine.” We would bet that very few construction professionals agree with the above quote from Bob Dylan. Nonetheless, chaos is a...