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How digital checklists help you keep your eye on safety 0

By 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?

Why Contractors Need to Make an IT Plan and Stick to It 0

By 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

Productivity in Construction – The Elephant in the Room Needs to be Addressed 0

By Eric Crawford , Fonn Construction Construction productivity has been a topic of discussion for years. However, the industry remains one of the slowest to adapt. With automation, our world economy has grown immensely, leaving the construction industry, one of the largest industries in the world I might add, in the proverbial dust as it

How a Connected Platform Translates to Improved Performance 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- February 22, 2021
By Michelle Turner, Procore Procore’s Groundbreak 2020 featured more than 50 breakout sessions on a wide range of C&E topics, featuring in-depth conversations with industry players who know them best. One such session, “How to Leverage a Connected Platform to Maximize Productivity and Profitability”, centered around the perennial issue of productivity and how a real-time,
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Lagging or Leaping? Technology in Construction 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- February 22, 2021
by Jenny Harris and Mary Klett, ASA Communication Team members Initially, construction may have been a slow adopter of technology, but over the years we have seen a significant shift. The construction industry now embraces technology and all the advantages it provides in helping contractors manage the myriad of multifaceted, intricate and extremely complicated construction
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5 Tips to Improve Your Construction Productivity 0
- Best Practices, Documentation, Improving Productivity, Safety, TECHNOLOGY
- February 22, 2021
By Jessica Meno, writer for Raken $1.6 billion. That’s how much we could boost the construction industry’s value by, according to the McKinsey Global Institute. We know we need to improve our productivity…but where do we start? Here are five tips to improve your construction productivity. 1. Invest in construction software Let’s face it: There
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