6 Ways To Improve Productivity In Construction Using Technology
- Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- November 28, 2023
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Construction businesses are acutely aware that streamlining business —particularly payments—can lead to faster transactions and, consequently, better bottom line. This is especially crucial in the construction sector where profits are typically slim and payment processes are notoriously slow. Thankfully, the industry is now actively moving toward electronic payment systems, a vital
READ MOREBY Gregory R. Veal, Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC Much attention is given to qualifying potential surety bond principals, where underwriters examine a contractor or subcontractor’s capital, capacity, and character to determine single and aggregate bonding lines of credit. What about the other party to the bonded contract—the obligee? The project owner may be
READ MOREBy Dave Williamson, Kent Companies As the year draws to a close, businesses are looking ahead and setting goals for 2025. In an environment as dynamic as construction, accurately forecasting the year requires a balanced approach. To build a robust forecast, you need to evaluate leading indicators, which signal future events, and lagging indicators, which
READ MOREBy Lindsay Wilson, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Three women including a former architect, interior designer and laboratory technician all have ample cause to celebrate Women in Construction Week. Despite the diversity in their backgrounds and career paths, Elizabeth Hancock, Taylor Patton, and Devon Murray-Mazany share something in common – the courage to switch professions, fueled
READ MOREASA Submits Comments to MSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule ASA, along with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CSIC), submitted comments to the recent Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) proposed rulemaking on its respirable crystalline silica standard. Workplace safety and health is paramount for our members, and each is committed to creating safer construction jobsites for workers.
READ MOREBy Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group Construction projects are complex and multifaceted, with numerous stakeholders and processes involved. As a result, construction projects frequently experience delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. Contractors must streamline their processes and implement cost-cutting measures to address these issues. This article will examine how contractors can optimize processes and implement
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