5 Reasons Projects Get Delayed (And How to Mitigate Them)

There is no question that few projects ever reach a conclusion without delays, but what steps can a project manager take to increase the likelihood of success? Some statistics point to just 25% of projects came within 10% of their original deadlines in the past 3 years. Here are five reasons projects get delayed and … Read more

The camera is one of the most important items in your budget

While there are many tools you can use to ensure your next construction project runs smoothly, construction cameras might be the most affordable option. Let’s look at the benefits of construction cameras to highlight why the camera is the most important item you should account for in your budget. Project Management Making sure everyone has … Read more

Maintaining quality with cameras to reduce extra work

Maintaining quality with cameras is a newer concept in the construction industry, but it should become more common as the value is more widely understood. Inferior quality control leads to extra work and a primary source of cost overruns on a construction project. Having cameras on the construction site can help find and minimize problem … Read more

Reducing risk with cameras

Many business owners wonder if reducing risk with cameras is possible. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor statistics reported that there were 5,333 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, a 2 percent increase from the 5,250 in 2018. Of those deaths, 20% were on construction sites. While it is difficult to prove that … Read more

How iPads have changed construction job sites

While the construction industry has been relatively slow to adopt new tools, the iPad is quickly becoming the most valuable tool found on a construction job sites. Let’s take a quick look at some notable ways the iPad has changed how construction job site managers have improved their workflow with this mobile office platform. The … Read more

10 Tips to Optimize Your Supply Chain

Research reveals that 79% of businesses that optimize their supply chain improve revenue significantly more than those that do not. There is a reason why construction businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways to optimize their supply chain. What Is Supply Chain Optimization? The simple answer is that supply chain optimization is a technique … Read more

Demystifying Encryption in Construction Technology

Construction technology has come a long way in the last five years and as construction projects become more complex, the number of players at any stage of a project increases. When you start increasing the number of subcontractors and suppliers, you are bound to see security issues come up that require more robust encryption technologies … Read more

How to use Cameras for OSHA

Nearly every facet of a construction project can be improved with technology. One interesting use of technology is cameras for OSHA compliance or safety training on a job site. While most construction site managers consider construction cameras to be beneficial for progress reports or job site security, expanding your use of your existing camera network … Read more

What Construction Execs Can Do While Drinking That Morning Coffee

For a typical construction executive, taking advantage of every second begins with their morning coffee break. Mornings are scientifically proven to be a very important period in the workday because the human brain has just been rebooted and is the most open to new ideas. Here are five essential activities construction execs can do while … Read more

What is Lean Construction

Lean Construction is a way of designing production systems within a construction environment to decrease time, effort, and waste. It is quickly becoming a popular topic around construction organizations around the globe. The goal of lean construction is to maximize value while minimizing costs associated with construction project design, planning, activation, and maintenance. The methodology … Read more