The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented and volatile event for most businesses. The construction business is no different. Though many construction sites have been under lockdown, few are still operational. Let’s see how you can effectively manage construction sites during this crisis. Tips to Manage Your Construction Site During … Continue reading →

Going by the trend over the past five years or so, the problem concerned with construction labor shortage is on the rise, and there is no scope of improvement in the state any time soon as a lesser number of millennials are willing to step into the construction industry. Thus, … Continue reading →

Amid the COVID- 19 outbreak worldwide, construction businesses – just like all major industries – have been at the receiving end of a cramping cash crunch right now. The current economic environment and the impending recession are acting as a significant barrier to business survival. While the lockdown is preventing … Continue reading →

Adjusting to remote work in the construction industry might be difficult. However, with the proper tips for working remotely, your construction team can work efficiently. Here are a few things that will help your team operate seamlessly: Design a Proper Workspace at Home A dedicated workspace at your home should … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →