Why construction teams should embrace AI and automation, not fear it. When the topic of robots in the workforce gets brought up, it’s easy to feel a little uncomfortable. After all, we commonly hear comments like, “one...
Author - Grace Ellis
Grace Ellis
SSOT: Why Everyone in Construction Should Care About this Acronym
Do You Have a Reliable Single Source of Truth on Projects? As children, we’re taught that honesty matters above almost everything else. When we grow older, this changes a bit. For instance, we gradually learn the...
13 Reasons Why It’s Time to Switch Construction Software
Are you seeing signs that it’s time to consider new tech options?   As humans, we tend to get overly invested quite easily. We have big expectations of how something should be or work, and we are often disillusioned...
10 Must-Read Design and Building Articles from June 2019Â
Are we the only ones who cannot believe that 2019 is halfway over? Whether that makes you happy or anxious, we hope everyone has had a productive month. So much so that it’s kept you from catching up on the latest...
How Construction Profits Are Made (Or Lost) in the Field Â
How well the field performs directly affects your bottom line. Here’s why. For any construction company, a successful project is more than just a quality end project—it’s meeting profit goals as well. And for many...
10 Essential Skills of Successful Construction Project Managers
Top Resources for Construction Managers   “If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. While a rewarding career, a...
Call for Nominations! 2019 Tech Powered Superintendents
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...
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...