6 Ways To Improve Productivity In Construction Using Technology
- Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- November 28, 2023
By Jessica Meno, Raken In construction, keeping a project on track (and your customers happy) is easier said than done. However, increasing your project visibility can help you make more informed decisions along the way. One of the best ways to do so? Photo documentation. Photos let you see how teams are following safety protocols
READ MOREBy Patricia Cuomo, Fonn, Inc. Historically, the construction industry has been slow or reluctant to adopt technology and software. There are an overwhelming number of software tools available, along with an overwhelming number of pricing models. This article identifies 3 major challenges ‘per user’ pricing poses for the construction industry. Challenges of SaaS “Per User”
READ MOREBy Rebekah Veldhuizen, Raken The construction industry has been forced to change and adapt as the COVID-19 pandemic affected everything from material availability to projects being called off completely. While the pandemic is still not over, things are slowly beginning to return to some level of normalcy. So where does that leave subcontractors? In this
READ MOREAn examination of builders thinking like manufacturers in a world of modularization By Gregg Schoppman, FMI The construction industry continues to hear how it lags the rest of the civilized world when it comes to innovation, productivity and efficiency. Studies benchmark the massive gains that manufacturing has experienced while construction languishes at the bottom. Before
READ MOREBy Rebekah Veldhuizen, Raken Every jobsite presents its own unique hazards and risks—hazards that construction crews are trained to recognize and handle. But with so much happening on a jobsite, checklists are invaluable. Is the crew positive that signage has been posted to keep workers out of hazardous areas? Have all electrical hazards been addressed?
READ MOREBy Steve Antill, Foundation Software As the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions continue at the start of 2021, the dust is still settling for contractors and the construction industry. Although a stimulus package and recovery could be on the way, in the meantime, contractors’ focus should remain on finishing existing projects while preparing their business
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