Want More Women in Construction? Try ‘Returnships’
Construction firms looking for new ways to recruit women might consider return-to-work programs, which have proven effective in other industries at helping women re-enter the workforce
For Traffic Safety, Roundabouts Run Circles Around Stoplights
In Indiana’s roundabout capital of Carmel, traffic fatalities are way down, and a maverick mayor is taking the case for this traditional civil infrastructure design on the road
What Construction Firms Need to Know About Concurrent Delay
Despite the prevalence of lawsuits, a majority of construction contracts fail to directly address concurrent delay. This is a problem for owners and contractors
CIOB Competition Tests Students’ Ability to Run a Large Construction Firm
The U.K.-based professional association’s Global Student Competition aims to provide college students with the comprehensive experience of running a construction business
Can You Reliably Build a Hospital in 10 Days?
The Huoshenshan Hospital near Wuhan, China, famously came together in just 10 days in response to the region’s COVID-19 outbreak, but one expert says the feat is unlikely to be repeated in the U.S.
The Characteristics of a Solid Business Continuity Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic caught many companies off-guard. Those that had a plan experienced far less pain and stand prepared for when the next crisis hits
What Rapid-Response Building Can Teach Conventional Construction
The method typically put into action during emergencies—like COVID-19—provides lessons for conventional builders
The Bluebeam Blog’s 11 Tips on Working From Home
Follow these guidelines to keep yourself productive—and sane
How Internal User Groups Are Helping These Firms Thrive
Internal user groups offer firms the opportunity to identify “power users” who can elevate a company’s productivity
A Guide to BIM Execution Planning
How construction firms can better prepare teams for projects
How “Lean” Can Apply to Construction
Here’s how the work style can work in the industry
The Psychology of Managing Change in Construction
A prefab engineer with a psychology background explains how to approach change
Clark’s Strategic Partnership Program Visits Bluebeam HQ
Participants of the training and development program for small businesses participated in various learning activities
No More Binders: Digital Project Closeout With Bluebeam
Envisioning the end of a major project starts from day one, so why doesn’t the project closeout package follow suit?
A Digital Dashboard for All Phases
Barton Malow Sr. VDC Engineer Steffanie Schrader breaks down the use of dashboards from pursuits to closeout
