Women in Construction – Mac Alberts

Mac Alberts is a Project Manager for Ryan Companies, and currently manages a Senior Living Community of 213 units of post tension concrete and one level of underground parking out of Austin, TX. by by Michelle A. Cilip What struck me most about Mac was how, if I hadn’t known what her role is already, … Read more

Women in Construction – Sophia Krocak

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Sophia Krocak is a Construction Associate for a national homebuilder, currently pursuing her Bachelors in Construction Management. After interning for a year working on mainly townhouses, she currently works on a new development with 4 series of homes. I was excited to talk to Sophia and get her perspective on being a woman in the … Read more

Building Peace of Mind: How Security Cameras Bolster Builder’s Risk Insurance in Construction

Imagine this: weeks of meticulous planning, tons of materials delivered, and skilled workers diligently weaving their magic. Then, in a blink, a storm rips through the site, toppling scaffolding and damaging unfinished walls. Or, during the quiet night, thieves vanish with expensive equipment, leaving behind a hollow shell of a once-promising project. Such nightmares are … Read more

Building the Future: Tackling the Construction Superintendent Shortage

The construction industry is booming, with infrastructure projects, housing developments, and commercial endeavors sprouting everywhere. But beneath the surface of this growth lies a hidden crisis: a severe shortage of construction superintendents. These crucial field leaders, responsible for overseeing every aspect of a project, are in critically short supply, creating a bottleneck that threatens to … Read more

How Construction Cameras Can Help Meet Insurance Compliance and Increase Your Project’s Profitability

The construction industry is heavily regulated, with a wide range of safety and compliance standards that businesses must adhere to. Failure to comply with these standards can result in costly fines, lawsuits, and in the worst-case scenario, criminal charges. Construction cameras can be a valuable tool for helping businesses meet insurance compliance. By providing a … Read more

SiteKick Partners with Hearts & Hammers

Community involvement is essential to our core beliefs, not because it can help build stronger relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders. Still, it can also forge strong relationships with the local community. When businesses get involved in their communities, they can demonstrate their commitment to the people and places where they do business. Aside from … Read more

Enhancing Construction Site Security: The Power of AI and Security Cameras

Construction sites pose various security risks, including theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. To lessen the financial burden and safety concerns of these threats, leveraging the power of technology including artificial intelligence (AI) with security cameras has proven to be a meaningful change. By leveraging AI capabilities, construction site security cameras can enhance surveillance, automate threat … Read more

Improving Construction Site Safety in 2023

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As construction safety week comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to review how safety on construction sites is changing. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on improving safety in the construction industry, with many construction companies implementing stricter safety protocols and procedures.   Aside from compromising the safety, … Read more