While not the most glamorous phase of construction, commissioning and handover plays an important role in building a foundational relationship of trust between a general contractor and their client. A recent report published by FMI examines how levels of trust directly impact project outcomes and financial performance. One of the report’s findings states that “firms […]
It’s safe to say that construction is in the prime of its digital revolution. Many contractors have adopted cloud software, as well as other technology, but many are still seeking out the best way to standardize processes so that they can reap the full benefits of their investments—specifically in regards to QA/QC management. When implementing […]
As contractors continue to navigate uncertainty, establishing a comprehensive long-term business success plan has never been more important. Through decades of supporting the construction industry, we’ve identified best practices for leveraging key principles to realize steady, predictable business growth. In this webinar, we will cover how contractors can focus on what will have the greatest […]
The construction industry is often a laggard when it comes to adopting the newest technologies. But even firms that adapt can fail to make the most out of their investment. Often, adopting new technologies can lead to siloed data, duplicate entries and tech support nightmares. Using a common data environment can facilitate integrations and smooth over movement of data across […]
$280 billion of rework was caused by poor project data and miscommunication globally in 2018. Contractors are seeing that digital workforce management and mobile resource management (MRM) are the tools they need for connection in this moment and the future. This webinar will feature innovative contractors who have successfully digitized their workforce management procedures and […]
The fourth industrial revolution is well under way. Characterized by advancements in automation, digital technologies and predictive analytics, organizations across a wide-spectrum of industries will face and must embrace change as the new reality. From planning to performance, the active ingredient to making needed transitions at an operational or individual level involves context—a clear connection […]
Rapid technology shifts in the industry are poised to usher in a new era of digitally enabled construction, further accelerated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But companies need not be intimidated or caught by surprise by the advancing forces of technology. Instead, embedding IT advances in all aspects of a construction business will not only […]
Construction workers spend approximately 30% of their time waiting instead of working due to unavailable equipment, delayed deliveries and workflow variations, which delay precursor steps. To mitigate these challenges, construction firms typically conduct daily job box inventory checks and manually record tool information with handwritten notes, whiteboards and spreadsheets. Besides the errors and inefficiencies that […]
The RFI process requires collaboration from many project stakeholders and can often be a contributing factor in project delays. Standardizing these processes not only helps eliminate downtime between parties, but also opens the door to begin collecting and analyzing pertinent data to make informed business decisions in the future. Join this webinar on May 27 […]
Construction professionals working from the jobsite need access to information in real time, despite working in environments where both connectivity and time are limited. When the goal is to be on time and on budget, those in the field cannot afford to stray from their immediate demands with interruptions—like walking back to the trailer to […]
