6 Ways To Improve Productivity In Construction Using Technology
- Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- November 28, 2023
Originally published in Construction Climate Challenge on March 26, 2020 It is becoming easier to track the carbon footprint of building materials through a range of new initiatives. This includes a new cloud-based tool backed by a group of high-profile companies and NGO’s, which is making that information free and available to everyone. Research funded
READ MOREBy Kimberly Hegeman Q&A with Raken Co-founder Sergey Sundukovskiy about why contractors need to be aware and proactive to safeguard against climate change’s impact on construction. Climate change is having effects on worker safety, weather delays, construction materials design and insurance costs in the construction industry. Credit: Pexels Many parts of the country and all
READ MOREBy Stephane McShane, Director, Maxim Consulting Group The COVID-19 virus has changed much of what we knew as familiar in our work lives. Many are working remote, causing a change in environment and, perhaps, a shift in how they view work. Being home, interacting with family, spouses, and children along with a heightened awareness of
READ MORE20 school visits, a trip to DC, a month’s worth of education and training…canceled due to the coronavirus circling the globe. The Arkansas “workshop on wheels” simulator trailer is at home in Little Rock, sterilized and waiting to get back on the road. Eventually. In early March, the Be Pro, Be Proud workshop trailer was
READ MOREBy Jim Berriatua, Vice-President, Gallagher Global Construction Services John was driving a company vehicle to a work site when he got a phone call. He glanced over at the screen to see who it was, just as Shawn was scurrying across the street, earbuds in, listening to the latest Grisham novel, trying to beat the
READ MOREBy Robyn Montoya, Assistant Vice President for Prepaid Card Partnerships, Commerce Bank. As a subcontractor, you know that it takes a lot of moving parts to get the job done. Deadlines, materials and employees are just a few things you’re juggling at any given point. It takes a lot of time, energy and focus to
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