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5 Traits That Make an Effective Construction Superintendent
Construction superintendents have an important job. From upper-level management to field crews, you have a lot of people (with very different needs) to keep happy. You also have...
5 Ways Construction Superintendents Can Make Meetings More Productive
Nobody is immune to unnecessary meetings. Across every industry and every workplace, everybody has been subjected to at least one meeting that could have been an email ....
Tips to Improve Operational Efficiency in Construction
For most construction companies, improving operational efficiency is a constant goal. In our industry, profitability depends significantly on a business’s understanding and...
Design-Build Construction: A Comprehensive Guide
Design-build construction is a project delivery method that’s quickly grown in popularity over the past several years. How does design-build construction work, and how can your...
How to Manage Construction Projects With Smaller Crews
In August 2022, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported that the construction industry is experiencing a significant workforce shortage . According to their...
What is a General Contractor? - An Overview
Learn what it means to be a general contractor in this guide to one of the construction industry’s most important roles.
Using Data to Streamline Construction Project Management
Today’s project managers have a wide variety of construction technology solutions at their disposal to help collect and assess critical information from the field. If your...
Types of Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Disputes are a common occurrence in construction, and many businesses spend a significant amount of time and resources on litigation each year. In 2020, construction companies...
How Communication Improves Productivity in Construction
For many types of businesses, good communication is essential to success. This is especially true in the construction industry, where the quality and consistency of information...
Solving Supply Management Issues in Construction
In 2022, global research firm BSI released a supply chain risk insights report describing how new export and import laws, inflation, climate change, the continuing effects of...
The Best Phone Cases for Construction Workers
Just like a hammer or screwdriver, your phone is a valuable tool on the jobsite. Using mobile devices, contractors can access construction management apps and other time-saving...
High-Tech Ways To Combat Construction Site Theft
In 2022, the National Equipment Register reports that the number of jobsite theft incidents has risen steadily over the past five years. During Labor Day weekend alone,...