What is lean construction? One of the most common types of construction project delays are those stemming from last-minute changes to the building plan.  Oftentimes, the delays are worse when plan changes are introduced after the building schedule is already made, and work has started.  To minimize the amount of … Continue reading →

How to be a more effective construction manager. Construction managers are the people who are tasked with ensuring that a project adheres to building plans and is completed on time and within the given budget.  Because construction managers must contend with the specifics of the building plan, compliance problems, project … Continue reading →

Steps to take when introducing new technology to your business operations. With the advent of new digital solutions, the construction industry is modernizing at a brisk pace.  Today, the use of digital tools and data-driven processes can give construction firms a competitive advantage.  However, adopting new digital strategies does require … Continue reading →

How you can protect your construction business from common threats. As far as risky industries go, construction is near the top of the list.  If you operate a construction company, then you should be wary of risks as they could affect your reputation and your livelihood.  This is why it’s … Continue reading →

Alleviate stress with meditation. April is Stress Awareness Month.  As the name suggests, this month is dedicated to spreading awareness of the negative health impacts caused by chronic stress.  A major goal of this month is to encourage people to try out new strategies to manage their stress.  For instance, … Continue reading →

What to know about travel advisories. Now that you have booked your flights and made your hotel reservations for your spring vacation, you may assume that the only thing you need to worry about is packing your bags.  However, if the government issues a travel advisory, then this can put … Continue reading →

How you can travel greener this year. As concerns for the health of the environment grow, it is all of our responsibility to adopt more eco-conscious behaviors.  While it’s easy to adopt green practices in your everyday life, many people struggle to find environmentally-friendly solutions while they are traveling.  If … Continue reading →

Tips to protect your staff from struck-by-object hazards. According to OSHA, struck-by-object risks are one of the “fatal four” types of hazards.  As the name suggests, struck-by-object injuries occur when an employee is hit by a piece of equipment or some other object that is falling, swinging, or rolling.  In … Continue reading →

How you can effectively plan and schedule your next construction project. If you want your next construction project to go smoothly, then it’s imperative that you plan and schedule every step of the process.  When planning and scheduling are effective, your project is more likely to finish on time and … Continue reading →

How your construction company can go green. Concern for the environment is something that almost every industry needs to be concerned about.  While green construction used to be a specialty service, push from the general public is causing more and more firms to adopt sustainable construction practices.  Ready to make … Continue reading →