It can be easy to take access to basic life amenities for granted–water being one of them. But not for those working behind the scenes on public works projects that provide safe and clean water to our communities. Among...
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5 New PlanGrid Features to Save You TimeÂ
Here Are the Latest PlanGrid Product Updates from This Month Every minute counts in construction. Finding ways to shave off even just an hour a day can result in significant budget savings, especially considering the...
Behind the Build: Interview with Kevin Petrillo, Sr. Project Manager, DPR Construction
In this edition of our Behind the Build blog series, we speak with Kevin Petrillo, Senior Project Manager at DPR Construction. Currently based in Atlanta, GA, Kevin brings more than three decades of experience to his...
5 Reasons You Should Attend Connect & Construct Summit at Autodesk University
Over the last decade, the construction industry has experienced exciting changes in the digital side of operations. Today, there are more tools than ever to streamline workflows, improve productivity and enhance access...
Behind the Build: Interview with Stephen Cary, Director of Construction, Eckardt Electric
In recent years, Atlanta’s construction market has been growing rapidly. For the companies executing the work, this has equated to substantial growth opportunities–as long as the right systems and processes are in place...
10 Construction News Articles from August 2019 to Cap Off Your Summer ReadingÂ
Summer construction season is winding down. While the weather might be cooling down, the construction content cycle is still heating up. This month, we came across many fascinating construction news and stories. Want to...
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
At the start of any project, it can feel a lot like piecing together the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle. Projects start off as a concept and it’s up to the team members to determine if this concept can actually be built...
How This Atlanta Fast-Food Giant Builds Better with Data
Interview with Jeff Shaw, Construction Manager at Chick-fil-A Across the U.S., many Americans rely on fast food chains for quick, reliable and affordable meals. While everything about the fast-food experience for...
How a Top Atlanta-Based Electrical Contractor Embraces Construction Technology
Implementing a new technology can be a challenging process to navigate for any construction company. Frequently, the most difficult aspect of getting up and running with new systems isn’t the technicalities or even the...
6 Common Causes of Cost Overruns in Construction Projects
How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all...