One of the most common objections to construction technology is, “We’re fine doing what we’ve been doing.” Perhaps it’s easier to keep working the way your parents and grandparents did, but eventually, your company will be a dinosaur, even in your local market. Here’s what happens when you do nothing: Here’s what happens when you implement …
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Software platforms are numerous and because so many of them are solid choices, it’s difficult to determine what’s best for your construction-industry company. Construction accounting software is no different. Construction Business Owner recently shared rankings for several construction accounting software products. These were questions posed to more than 525 construction companies, and most respondent businesses …
5 Ways to Increase Accessibility in the Home There are many ways to increase accessibility in the home. Some of them are well-known and receive a great deal of attention. Others might surprise you that they even exist. Home accessibility improvements also vary widely when it comes to project difficulty. They range from do-it-yourself …
“Contech” is a relatively new word because construction technology is in its infancy. We were slower to implement construction industry technology than other industry sectors, but we’re catching up fast. Construction people are problem solvers. So that’s what we want from our technology: solutions. Here are several contech innovations that will provide answers to some …
Some construction employees seem to be all about technology. And sometimes it feels as if they want you to adopt technology for technology’s sake. Granted, there are a lot of options available and many of them have lots of bling. You can really get caught up in a confusing maze of possibilities, so it’s important …
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The digital transformation has led to a new construction era. Some companies are driving the change. Others are playing catch-up. Our new construction era is a lot of things, but it isn’t a spectator sport. To become or continue to be a thriving construction company, you need to become a part of the digital transformation. …
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In May 2015, Construction Monitor asked, “Do drones have a place in construction?” This year, drone technology will soar in the construction industry. Today, a drone in Detroit, Michigan, can be piloted in Orlando, Florida. “Skypersonic invented the first worldwide, real-time remote piloting system,” says Skypersonic founder Giuseppe Santangelo. Another technology company, Red Cat Holdings, acquired Skypersonic …
Saving time, reducing do-overs; the bottom line is, construction industry companies are interested in project management software for that exact reason: the bottom line. If you don’t have workforce management software, you will. It’s what you’ll use to better manage resources, time, and generate profits. Four Benefits of Workforce Management Platforms LaborChart* says if you have …
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There aren’t many of us that use checkbooks these days, let alone “carry” them. Automating the workplace, including every construction payment, doesn’t mean you lose control. Management company McKinsey says the principles of workplace automation are: Activities – Forty-five percent of the activities employees carry out could be automated. Creativity/emotion-focusing – Automation can free employees …
You know employee safety is a priority. You assume safety programs and practices are going to be an expense one way or the other; time or money. And you’re okay with that. But did you ever think construction technology for safety might give you a competitive advantage? Another current business priority is attracting and retaining …
