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Current Applications of AI in Construction 0

By Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry by offering solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and decision-making throughout a project’s lifecycle. From initial planning to the final stages of construction, AI technologies are making significant impacts. This article explores the functionality, benefits, and potential future developments of AI

Personal Selling In a Challenging Economy 0

By Tom Woodcock, Seal the Deal I’ve been around the sales block a few times in my life. I’ve seen trends and varying market conditions. I’ve gotta be honest, I’ve never seen what’s taking place in the economy such as now. Many contractors are still thriving with the backlog they’ve established. Some are even having

Designing Your Business the Way You Would a Building 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity
- April 23, 2024
By Chad Prinkey, Well Built Construction Consulting Imagine sitting down to design a building. First, you’d ask yourself what function that building had to perform. Once you knew the building’s purpose, you’d determine a budget, draw up plans, select materials, and specify them in the design. What you wouldn’t do is look around your yard
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Stop the Hand-Off!0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Insurance
- April 23, 2024
Attacking the Misnomers of Preconstruction Strategy By Gregg Schoppman, Gregg.schoppman@fmicorp.com If you have ever called your pre-construction planning process a “dump meeting”, hand-off or turnover, please stop! The imagery of most pre-construction planning processes looks like it is setting the world speed record for paper shuffling. “Here are the plans, specifications, submittals, contact list, map
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A Compelling Case for Construction Craft Training: The Return on Investment Is Real 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Workforce & Professional Development
- April 23, 2024
By Matthew Clark, NCCER As a workforce development manager at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), I am dedicated to advancing the construction industry through effective education and training programs. With nearly 50 years in the construction industry as a craft professional and workforce development professional, I am convinced that investment in
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