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What is a Submittal in Construction? A Definitive Guide
Submittals are a crucial part of the construction process. This guide defines what a submittal is, explains how submittals are used, and describes best submittal practices. What...
Five Tips to Effectively Manage Subcontractors
The construction job market has never been tighter. Ongoing labor shortages paired with high demand for construction workers puts even more pressure than usual on GCs to manage...
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection in Construction
Construction Dive recently revealed that in 2022, OSHA inspected more construction sites than any other type of workplace. What is an OSHA worksite inspection? During an...
Six Ways to Stand Out in the Construction Industry
You don’t have to be paying close attention to notice that construction is on the rise. All it takes is driving through any of America’s metropolitan areas, where you’ll see...
6 Tips for Advancing Your Construction Career
Professional growth is a universal goal for anyone in the workforce, regardless of their field. However, the path to career advancement can look different in each industry. In...
What is an Excavating Contractor? Definition, Duties & Job Outlook
Before you can start building, you need to prepare the jobsite. That’s where excavating contractors come in. Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and average salaries of...
The Evolution of Construction Technology Through the Years
Construction has existed as an industry for as long as humans have sought shelter from the elements. It didn’t take long before humans aspired to grander visions, though, as...
How To Manage Construction Progress Photos
As an experienced industry professional, you know firsthand how important daily reports are for construction projects. One of the most crucial parts of these reports is...
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...