How to Ensure and Deliver Quality in Construction
Stakeholders across the construction industry must have confidence that build quality will be an integral part of any project
Intro to Change Management for Construction Leaders
In a world of increasing uncertainty and fast-moving technologies, construction firms would be wise to study the principles of change management
What Construction Might Look Like Post-Pandemic
As the world continues to battle COVID-19, construction and design firms must consider what new projects will need for a future where pandemics occur more frequently
Reading Engineering Drawings
The construction industry is getting up to speed with new design technologies, but every project starts out the same way—with a drawing. What are engineering drawings and how should they be used?
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
