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The top 10 reasons contractor succession planning has evolved
Societal and economic forces like the labor shortage and the rise of technology have changed the way construction business owners plan their next steps.
Wayne Rivers • May 21, 2019 -
Sierra Tuscon
How to demolish the construction worker suicide epidemic
With swelling numbers impossible to ignore, there’s no better time than now to learn how to make your employees’ mental health a priority.
Aaron Wilson • May 20, 2019 -
Autonomous construction equipment key to improving site safety, efficiency
While jobsites are tougher to navigate than the average roadway, two emerging sensor types used in combination could offer the industry the robust detection it needs, writes an expert in the technology.
Andrew Boushie • April 17, 2019 -
Bureau of Land Management
Why contractors should nix 'casual use' of jobsite drones
As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.
By Mark A. Dombroff • April 10, 2019 -
Acensium
Scan, plan, execute: 3D reality capture in construction
Digital twins created via laser scanning and photogrammetry offer value from pre-planning to well after completion, a proprietor of the emerging technology explains.
Cale Collier • March 20, 2019 -
How builder's risk coverage can protect buildings under construction
Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.
Alan H. Packer and Graham C. Mills • Nov. 26, 2018 -
AR, VR to drive efficiencies at every building phase
From increasing stakeholders' confidence to ensuring changes are error-free, the benefits of augmented and virtual reality will soon extend from design to operations stages, writes Microdesk CEO and principal Michael DeLacey.
Michael DeLacey • Oct. 10, 2018 -
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How Hensel Phelps maximizes its use of drones
The construction giant spent up to $20,000 per manned helicopter flight to capture aerial video of projects before tapping unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the same tasks and more at a fraction of the cost.
Mike Danielak • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Fotolia
Data offers vision into construction equipment blind spots
Data about equipment rentals can be just as important to the bottom line as the equipment itself, but accessing it requires a breakdown of silos, Mark Bishop of United Rentals says.
Mark Bishop • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Smart tips for a storm-resilient jobsite
Amid another storm season in the U.S., Tim Ham, Florida-based superintendent at Hoar Construction, shares experience-gleaned information about preparing jobsites for the worst.
Tim Ham • July 16, 2018 -
Reducing design coordination errors with VR, AR
Virtual reality and augmented reality are subject to a lot of hype, but two technology experts have outlined some practical applications to help construction managers detect and manage errors such as clashes.
Jeff Jacobson and Jim Dray • June 13, 2018 -
Lost in the cloud? Get a provider to manage data
Contractors' field equipment is generating a lot of data that can be used to streamline inefficiencies, if organizations have a way to harness, access and interpret the information.
Frank Schneider • May 21, 2018 -
Avoiding the hazards of an unlicensed business
Jerri-Lynn Wier, an attorney and a compliance specialist, explains how contractors can prepare for state licensing and registration requirements.
Jerri-Lynn Wier • April 27, 2018 -
How to boost construction equipment productivity
John Sharp, equipment director for Hubbard Construction, describes the process his company uses to maximize equipment and minimize costs.
John Sharp • April 23, 2018 -
The case for constructing resource-efficient buildings
Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.
Andy Feth • April 10, 2018 -
Why construction companies should embrace technology
Technology can improve jobsite safety, attract millennials, efficiently manage projects and help firms stay ahead of competitors, writes Lauren Brookes.
Lauren Brookes • April 4, 2018 -
Perkins+Will
The strengths and challenges of integrated project delivery
Clint Stancil and Stephen Powell of CBRE write that IPD can optimize results and maximize efficiency — but not without some give and take.
Clint Stencil and Stephen Powell • March 26, 2018 -
Hiring women can ease the construction labor shortage
Vicki O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and break down gender bias on the jobsite.
Vicki O'Leary • March 23, 2018 -
What does the new tax reform act mean for construction companies?
Michael DeSiato, an accountant and a financial planner, provides insights on the act's provisions that will impact construction and related businesses.
Michael DeSiato • March 13, 2018 -
5 tips for winning a LEED project
Green Badger founder and CEO Tommy Linstroth discusses how firms can set their LEED project proposals apart from the competition.
Tommy Linstroth • Feb. 28, 2018 -
7 ways to prevent construction insurance losses
Here are the major insurance issues to consider to avoid financial setbacks, as well as damage to professional and personal relationships.
Bob Pedersen and Mike Davis • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Skyward
The benefits of employing drones in construction
Mike Danielak of Skyward says use cases are emerging that offer business value and competitive advantage for construction companies with drone programs.
Mike Danielak • Feb. 14, 2018 -
4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite
The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.
Bill Wilhelm • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Ryan McKnight (Industry Dive)
Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities
As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well.
Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017 -
How contractors can avoid disgorgement
Guest writers Elizabeth Lawley and Zachary Price of California law firm Haight Brown & Bonesteel explain three ways companies can be at risk of the penalty.
Elizabeth Lawley and Zachary Price • Aug. 23, 2017
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