Outlook & Trends Archives

Empowering Next Generation Construction 0

By David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group Recruiting and retaining top talent in the construction industry continues to be one of the most stubborn challenges facing contractors today. The sector faces a high demand for skilled labor coupled with a notable shortage of qualified candidates. These issues are exacerbated by regional megaprojects that strain local labor

New Year Forecasting 0

By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law PLLC It’s hard to believe, but Q4 is just around the corner. You might be thinking, “Hey, it’s only September.” But let’s level set: budget meetings typically happen in October and you need to research before allocating budgets in the new year. Plus, as business owners, we have to sit

The Bad News: Struggle Will Define the Next 5 Years 0

By Chad Pearson, Plexxis The good news is those who excel in struggle will define the next 20 years. Thankfully, top teams who consistently outperform competitors, regardless of the struggles they face, share one common thread we can all learn from in order to build teams that not only excel in struggle, but absolutely love

From Hot Dogs to Boots 0
- Outlook & Trends
- August 27, 2024
Ever seen a boot driving down the road? The first Bootmobile hit the road in 2012 to celebrate L.L. Bean’s 100th anniversary. Since then, the vehicles have traveled to 25 states and covered some 350,000 miles, going as far west as Utah and crossing the border into Canada. The vehicle’s high season is now. From
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Five Key Areas in Construction Improved by Document Management 0
- Best Practices, Documentation, Outlook & Trends
- July 22, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Effective document management is critical for the success of construction projects. Construction companies can streamline operations, enhance communication, ensure safety, and boost overall efficiency by implementing a document management strategy—whether centralized or as an organized repository with different access controls. Here are five key areas where better document management makes a
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AI Construction Safety in a Changing World: Adapt and Innovate 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- June 25, 2024
By Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Services The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various aspects of the construction process is causing a remarkable transformation in the construction industry. This innovation has had a substantial impact on construction safety, reducing potential hazards and improving the well-being of workers. The objective of this article is to investigate
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