Ed Castro by Kristine Checheris I didn’t want to do a man’s job; I wanted to do my “own” job. That’s why I’m here. Construction has a perception of being a male-dominated industry. And historically, that’s primarily been the reality. But today, construction is not only open to women – it needs them. Here are a few … Read more
If you own or manage a construction firm, your construction data could be affecting your bottom line according to an Autodesk/FMI Corporation study. The new study (Harnessing the Data Advantage in Construction) highlights the issues that “bad data” can have on a construction firms’ ability to develop strategies and prevent future losses. Bad data is inaccurate, … Read more
How to Increase Community Engagement with Construction Cameras Getting a community to support your work is a great way to promote your products, services, or business. For a construction company, using social media for community outreach can be invaluable in the long term. If you’re already capturing video on your construction site, leveraging it for … Read more
There are many reasons why you should improve the documentation of your next construction project, the most obvious is to save money. If you consider the 2018 report by FMI revealing that poor data and information cost the U.S. construction industry over $31.3 billion, every version of drawings and plans on each project can result in rework … Read more
Almost two years after the coronavirus changed our world, the pandemic that followed has revealed a great deal about the construction industry. While it is certainly true that everything we do has been at least partially affected by the pandemic, including shopping, schooling, entertainment, and socializing, the fact is that construction in a pandemic was … Read more
Minneapolis, MN – August 30, 2021 – SiteKick, a one-stop-shop site monitoring solution for commercial construction, today announced an integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud™, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network, and predictive insights for construction teams. SiteKick’s construction monitoring and reporting solution is now available for customers to add to … Read more
The construction industry saw quite a few changes in 2020, and many construction projects were put on hold. While the overall construction outlook is promising, the real question is what the construction trends will materialize over the course of 2022. The Greening of an Industry One of the fastest growing trends in construction is efficient … Read more
Working efficiently is one of the cornerstones for success in any business, and it is especially true in the construction industry. According to data from KPMG, just 25% of projects came within 10% of their original deadlines in the past 3 years. From rework, to staffing, to equipment or material issues, cost-effective construction strategies don’t … Read more
Choosing the right construction site monitoring plan is among the most important decisions you can make as a construction site administrator, but expectations don’t always match reality. Thankfully technology is available that will ensure your jobsite monitoring is keeping your valuable assets, including your employees and equipment, safe and secure. Here are some myths about … Read more
The most pressing need for anyone tasked with optimizing construction security is finding ways to deter unwanted after-hours visitors to the jobsite. Unfortunately, many construction site managers fail to adequately address the most concerning facets of jobsite security. Here are a few common construction security mistakes and ways to eliminate them. Who Goes There? The … Read more
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