6 Ways To Improve Productivity In Construction Using Technology
- Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- November 28, 2023
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Waste reduction and sustainability are becoming more pivotal in the construction sector. The role of construction businesses in tackling these matters is vital. Construction sites generate a significant amount of waste. From excess materials to packaging and debris, waste can quickly accumulate, leading to increased costs, decreased efficiency, and negative environmental
READ MOREBy Lucas Johnson, Vali Homes “This works sucks. Let the ____ guys do it”. I’ve heard this phrase far too many times after a few decades in the construction industry. It also accurately reflects a general industry attitude: The people with the least power will be assigned the most dangerous tasks. After years of
READ MOREBy: Sundip Patel and Sanat Patel In recent years construction companies have faced an abundance of challenges: higher wages, a strained supply chain, increased cost of supplies, and increasing interest rates. However, company owners should not be discouraged, construction companies cannot only survive in this challenging environment, they can thrive. In order to thrive, construction
READ MOREBy: Dale Carnegie Staff Recognizing and rewarding good work does double duty: • It makes employees feel valued, and • It motivates them to do more good work Why Don’t Managers Take the Time to Celebrate Good Work? I wish I had the answer to that one because celebrating good work should be just part
READ MOREBy Michelle Bolden, 10 to 1 PR A recent report from The Washington Post shows that more women than ever are working in the construction industry, finding women now make up 16% of construction workers, up 117% since 2016. The newspaper found the fastest-growing states included Arizona and Oregon. While companies and labor unions are
READ MOREWomen have tremendous power to close the manufacturing skills gap, but barriers remain, preventing women from entering—and staying—in the industry By Laurie Cowin, Window + Door Manufacturers added 367,000 workers in the first 10 months of 2022, making it the best year for manufacturing job growth since 1994, according to Chad Moutray, director, Center for
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