Workforce Management: pt 2 of 4

There is no such thing as the perfect schedule in construction. Unless you can see into the future and predict everything from sick days...

ELD Mandate: The Time Has Come

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and perplexed by what is being referred to as the “ELD Mandate”, you’re certainly not alone. There has...

Putting Lean Construction to Work

Though many 4-year degrees now come with mountains of student debt, one of the most in-demand career paths doesn’t require one at all. The...
 IoT

Fundamentals of IoT for Construction

Probably the best definition of the Internet of Things (IoT) appears in a Forbes magazine article written by the futurist Jacob Morgan. According to...
strategic thinking

Strategic Thinking

Strategic thinking. Data analytics. Critical thinking. Action planning. Positive attitude. These are all buzzwords currently floating around the industry. But, how do these buzzwords...

Evolution of Bridge Construction

Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public...

No Train, No Gain

Ever said, “I wish my people (managers, foremen, and crews) were as good as me"? Do they often struggle and fail to do things...

Infrastructure Boom

Infrastructure underfunding has been a long-standing issue. When compared with the newly constructed infrastructure across other geographies such as Asia, the inadequacies of older...

Economic Pressures

As the global market continues to be pressured from recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical conflicts, material price increases and labor shortages,...

Transforming Views About the Construction Industry

It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled laborers in the construction industry. As previous generations of skilled laborers leave the field,...