Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase…(Read More)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time to look at important statistics about workzone injuries. A study from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals not enough drivers are alert while traveling through highway work zones. Speeding is another factor, according to the AGC study. The research has found 45 percent of contractors…(Read More)
The number of construction worker deaths has dropped significantly since 1970, but the Occupational Health and Safety Administration says construction is still the deadliest private industry in the U.S. According to OSHA, half of the 775 deaths in 2012 construction accidents resulted from just four kinds of accidents, including falls and electrocutions. This infographic…(Read More)
Forty percent of North American construction companies don’t use technology to market for new business. And 35 percent of respondents don’t have a designated IT person on staff. These figures come from Jon Witty, general manager at Sage Construction and Real Estate. Sage recently surveyed some 850 construction companies in North America. “Construction…(Read More)
March was a busy month for job creation in the construction industry. Payroll processing company ADP reports that 20,000 new jobs in construction were created last month, up from an average 16,000 the previous three months. Also, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday that payrolls jumped by 192,000…(Read More)
The ramifications of neglecting safety are enormous, according to a blog post on the General Coatings Corporation website. The firm, which provides paint, wallpaper, and waterproofing to contractors, reminds us that safety needs a seat at the table in every management meeting. This post also recommends that safety be addressed top-down. This sends a…(Read More)
Most people don’t like change, but change has an entirely different meaning to Project Managers working in construction. As change in a project increases, the level of productivity decreases. How can PMs better handle variations? “Project teams should agree up front on standard processes for communicating changes and variations and managing their impact on…(Read More)
By the year 2016, total revenue across the construction industry is expected to be $245 billion. This prediction comes from the U.S. Green Building Council, which lists green building among the top industries of 2014. Inc.com writer Issie Lapowsky explains that green construction is no longer a niche market. “Today, it’s a…(Read More)
Millennials want a different work experience than many organizations have provided in the past. To develop and retain this new generation of employees, construction companies have to adapt by addressing flex time and telecommuting, leadership development, and employee recognition. “Because of technology, businesses are forced to evolve and adapt rapidly—Millennials do this well—they…(Read More)
Wearable technology, such as Google Glass, is causing quite a stir in the business world. Tech folks say Google Glass can be used to visualize a construction project when walking around a jobsite. The head-mounted display provides a virtual reality experience that may be able to locate component details and confirm installation locations. But…(Read More)
