Author name: David Mineer

Construction Business Software

There are so many choices for construction business software it’s mind-boggling. If you’re researching software, these are some 2022 resources worth checking out: Architecture Construction estimating Construction manufacturing Construction project management Structural engineering Autodesk, Inc. is a North American multinational company known for its architecture, construction, engineering, manufacturing, and other industry software solutions. Its 1982 […]

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Construction Jobs Increase; More Openings but More Quitters

We had the highest number of construction jobs available in August 2022 – 407,000 – since 2012. We also had more workers quit construction jobs in August. This is according to an October 2022 ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Construction industry job openings increased

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Financial Considerations for Construction Business Development

There have been many evolutions this year as we learn how to work within an economy of change and continue to hope for a pandemic-free future. Construction business development in 2022 seems to be at a pivotal moment for many construction-industry companies. Spending for commercial and residential development continues to be high. Today, construction organizations

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Construction Trends: Uncommon Construction in New Orleans

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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4 Ways to Overcome Engineering BIM Challenges in the Construction Industry

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 Empowerment

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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How To Develop a Construction Business Mentoring Program

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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Sewer Software for Construction Business Development

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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