The cloud, mobile, and Big Data are just a few of the rapidly emerging construction-technology trends this year. Tech start-up companies catering to the construction industry are also making a splash in the market. The Constructech 50 2014 features leading construction technology businesses that may sound familiar. Project management firms mentioned include Healthcare…(Read More)
A new report outlining a long term vision on how to holistically manage the future of infrastructure has been released. Making the Grade includes input from 45 organizations, including corporations, trade associations, think tanks, academic institutions and financial advisors. The report focuses on how stakeholders can rethink the best ways to deliver integrated roads, bridges…(Read More)
“The average job opening went unfilled for 25.1 days in May, the longest duration since at least 2001,” writes columnist Catherine Rampell in The Washington Post. But there’s good news from the construction sector. “In construction—a sector where some analysts have argued that a skilled-labor shortage has held back the housing…(Read More)
Authorities in New York City allege that two construction companies paid laymen, including some allegedly hired from Craigslist, to ‘inspect’ buildings and issue approvals. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says two companies avoided hiring certified inspectors at higher prices and opted to pay hairdressers, busboys, and others, to complete the required forms. A report…(Read More)
Summer brings hot temperatures that can lead to hot tempers, but emotions and disagreements can happen on jobsites in cold weather, too. Folks with hardhats must remain cool in order to prevent tempers from flaring. On-site emotions can stay in check if people are able to reframe situations and not take things personally. Consider…(Read More)
Cell phones do more than just make phone calls, so why should benches just be seats? Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has a valid point, and he has some local engineering brainpower to back it up. A few students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed solar-powered benches, called Soofas. This post from Business…(Read More)
Young adults trying to find work may have to clean up their hygiene habits in order to get hired. Yes, this even applies to people wanting to work in gritty, dusty jobsites. The Bank of America Trends in Consumer Mobility report asked 1,000 adults about the importance of various items in their daily lives…(Read More)
One of the latest reports on job growth in the construction sector is welcome news. Payroll processing company ADP says as the housing market continues to improve, construction jobs are being added. According to ADP, the construction industry saw 36,000 new jobs last month, the biggest monthly gain since February, 2006. Matthew Rocco writes…(Read More)
A new construction app is helping office teams keep in touch with field workers. It’s also keeping clients engaged throughout the building process. SiteMAX, which was developed by James Faulkner of Faulkner Brand, Inc., is getting rave reviews from Doug Scott, founder and president of Wales McLelland Construction in Vancouver, BC. The two have…(Read More)
Do you know the factors that keep your employees happy and motivated? Hint: They’re not staying because of their job titles or relationships with managers. It’s more about salary and benefits and work/life balance. This infographic compares generations, genders, and active vs. passive candidates. One highlight reveals that 27 percent of professionals…(Read More)
