You implement and enforce all health and safety procedures OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires and then some. The labor shortage and higher expenses are impacting projects. Making more money seems like the answer to a lot of problems, and how to make more money is the biggest problem of all. You’re likely overlooking what’s […]
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When there’s an affordable housing shortage, a worker shortage, and a need to engage young people in meaningful projects, what can you do? You can launch a program that addresses all 3 issues at the same time. That’s what one New Orleans non-profit did. Uncommon Construction is an example of current construction trends providing opportunities to not only
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Lean construction encompasses Building information modeling standards. And BIM solutions are driven by software. What are some of the challenges project managers must overcome when implementing BIM solutions? Here are 4: The Construction Industry’s BIM Adoption In 1992 BIM practices were introduced. After 30 years, are we finally getting it right? Yes. But among our
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Lean construction is more than putting belt-tightening processes in place. It’s also about maximizing every phase; every task of a construction project. This can only be accomplished with above-average communication in which all stakeholders are included in lean construction collaboration. Lean Construction Increases Efficiency Higher-quality construction is the result when all workers are invested in a project.
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We need a construction talent pool, but we can’t find enough swimmers. Maybe what we need are more lifeguards. You can change a life — maybe even save a life — when you offer construction business mentoring. Small companies find implementing in-house mentorship can accelerate hiring and retain talent. And mentorship doesn’t always involve an older teacher/trainer and
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Maintaining sewer systems will always be critical for cities and homeowners. Today’s professionals use drones for large-scale surface inspections and cameras for below-ground diagnoses. And almost every tool they use is powered by software. CCTVs, Cameras Used for Construction Business Sewer Inspections Municipalities and cities schedule sewer inspections as part of their infrastructure maintenance. Because sewer
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Lean construction applies operational research and practical development principles to design and building. It’s project-based, so even though basic principles apply, lean construction is “concerned with the alignment and holistic pursuit of concurrent and continuous improvements in all dimensions of the build.”* If you ever get asked to take part in a lean construction project, it will offer a
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Collecting personal information from employees can improve safety. But does it also increase construction company liability? Even if carefully managed, vulnerabilities are inevitable, says Construction Dive. European Union companies comply with the General Data Protection Regulation to safeguard personnel information gathered by companies. “There is no single principal data protection legislation in the United States,” says International Comparative Legal
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How we mitigate construction industry challenges, including ever-changing materials and equipment delivery is key to business management. Some of us are limping into 4Q22 and thrilled to have survived this year. Others are tap dancing and singing in the rain. Supply chain predictions for next year indicate at some point we can become more proactive and less
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Technology leads to partnerships between all size organizations and their software service providers. When you invest in construction software with a solid service provider, that company is also investing in you. Your specific needs can lead to technology development that will benefit others. Your success opens other doors for your software service provider. This year,
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