“The number is almost off the charts, given what we’ve seen over the past 10 years,” explains Patrick O’Keefe, director of economic research at accounting firm CohnReznick. Are the higher-than-expected November hiring numbers a fluke? O’Keefe says no; companies are making up for hiring that was deferred earlier in the…(Read More)
As 2014 begins to wind down, it’s time to take a look back at the past year and assess the construction industry. It’s also a good time to look ahead to what may be in store in 2015. Three industry leaders recently shared their insights and perspectives. The highlights in this post includes…(Read More)
Jack Welch’s name is synonymous with corporate leadership. His many books, interviews, and speeches since leaving the CEO position at GE have impacted millions of people around the globe. Welch’s best-selling book, Winning, is co-authored with his wife, Suzy. Suzy Welch is a former of the Harvard Business Review…(Read More)
As convenient as technology and software can be in today’s business world, humans must still be involved in processes and workflows. For example, the Critical Path Method (CPM) is an algorithm used for scheduling. But it’s not a pass to sit back as the project begins. Missy Stein writes on Procore.com that…(Read More)
In the U.S. and Britain, thousands of phone booths are decommissioned every year. What becomes of these pay phone boxes now that mobile phones have invaded? Creative folks with green agendas have stepped in, and are working their magic. These photos tell the story of how our streets and cities are changing. http…(Read More)
More than 40,000 new construction jobs were created in Florida in October, compared to October, 2013. Much of the 10.4 percent increase was concentrated in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties in the southern portion of the state. J. Antonio Villamil, an economist with The Washington Economics Group, says population growth, foreign investment…(Read More)
We hear a lot about safety on job sites and federal regulations, but there’s one area that may be overlooked. Yes, people fall and are injured, and sometimes killed. But what about objects that fall from high levels onto lower areas that can prove dangerous? Consider the story from a New Jersey construction site…(Read More)
Biometrics is a futuristic-seeming technology that can solve real-life pain points for construction companies, according to Constructech.com. “In construction, which relies heavily on a mobile workforce, many companies have already dabbled in biometrics technology by leveraging solutions that allow employees to keep track of their time via fingerprint or even facial-recognition…(Read More)
“Productivity, budgeting, and management have all seen improvements due to mobile technology,” according to RealEstateRama.com. “Mobile devices have become the most powerful, and useful, tools on a construction site because they bring everyone together for collaboration, control, and design.” Before the burst of technology hit, it could take weeks or months for construction workers…(Read More)
New research finds that 69 percent of businesses say that strategic workforce planning—a blended mix of people, data and technology—is essential or a high priority. However, representatives of the Human Capital Institute say less than half of the respondents are confident in the organization’s preparation for future talent needs. Is the construction…(Read More)