Construction Tips Blog
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,...
Design Problems Affecting the Construction Industry
Every successful construction project begins with a good design. If mistakes are made during the planning phase of a project, profitability suffers—sometimes drastically if the...
Tips for Managing Client Expectations in Construction
Client expectations affect nearly every business that works directly with customers, but in the construction industry they are especially difficult to manage. Construction work...
The Importance of Project Timelines in Construction
Planning the project timeline is an important part of construction management and one of the most complex tasks at the beginning stage of any construction project. Project...
How Managers Can Prevent Employee Burnout in Construction
This year, the American Psychological association reported that more people than ever before are experiencing the negative effects of work-related stress . According to the...