City of Henderson Transforms Its Review Processes With Bluebeam
While the private sector has been using Bluebeam for several years, the public sector is now getting in on the act. Here’s how the city of Henderson, Nevada, is using the technology.
The sleeping giant—Australia’s hidden construction workforce
The most significant issue facing one of Australia’s primary economic drivers—the construction industry—is labour scarcity.
However, a simple solution is within our own population: building and harnessing the power of a female workforce.
Can Lean Construction Be the Sector’s Saviour?
Current economic conditions appear likely to squeeze the construction sector harder than ever. But many firms are adopting lean construction methods to offer customers better value, create more efficient workflows and eradicate waste.
Building Material Lead Times Are a Major Problem Right Now. Here’s Why.
Extended and uncertain lead times are turning bidding and building into a tiresome puzzle of constantly changing pieces—and it’s unclear when the headache will end
Go Inside the City of Seattle’s Epic, Years-Long Bluebeam Implementation Journey
The city’s department for reviewing plan documents was stuck in a slow and siloed system for communicating corrections—until Bluebeam transformed it forever
How Contractors Deliver When Building E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers
The highly complex nature of e-commerce requires facilities that are constructed with the same sort of pinpoint efficiency and flexibility as the industry they serve
What Is an RFI in Construction?
Contractors undertaking a building project need to know who can supply them with the materials to complete the job, at what price and when. This is where a request for information (RFI) comes in.
How To Make Hybrid Working Successful For The Construction Industry
Geography no longer binds employees to a specific jobsite in many industries. Hybrid working arrangements are making this possible for construction, too.
How To Keep Remote Construction Teams Motivated and Productive
COVID has made businesses adapt to remote work, creating challenges regarding workplace culture and performance. Understanding these and implementing ways to maintain and build collaboration, motivation and productivity can have lasting positive results
Adapting to Change: Working Remotely in Construction
Many businesses in construction have found that remote working can be successful
How Family-Run Construction Businesses Should Plan for the Future
Many family-run construction businesses have unique challenges to consider when it comes to planning for the future. Here’s what those owners need to know
The Pre-Construction Phase Plan: Key To Delivering a Good Project
Construction projects can range in size, but they all require extensive planning, and this, in turn, demands collaboration from an early stage, known as the pre-construction phase.
Why Contractors Are Unsure About Post-Pandemic Office Design
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work seems likely to transform office space design and construction, but so far contractors and their clients alike remain unsure of what that future will look like
Why Construction Firms Should Consider Conducting a Pay Audit
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
Contractors: How’s Your Leadership Pipeline?
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms—here’s how to make that happen
