Posts Tagged ‘Construction’
5 Steps for Choosing the Right Construction Payroll Provider
There is no question that payroll is one of the most important aspects of a construction business that needs to be managed effectively. The sheer size of construction projects, as well as a slew of tax regulations, make construction payroll a complex process. Plus, with a large workforce, payroll can be time-consuming and stressful. A…
Read MoreTime Tracking for Construction, Trade, and Field Workers
Having simple, straightforward tools is always a great way to stay organized and save time. But if you’re one of the many types of businesses that has more complicated processes, sometimes the simple tools don’t do the trick. When it comes to time tracking and payroll, you need to be able to accurately monitor and…
Read MoreWhy Using Big Data Mitigates Risk and Helps Construction Businesses Take Flight
Construction companies that adopt technology to accelerate delivery can achieve real efficiencies. But if they aren’t also gaining insight from the project data, they’re missing a major opportunity. It’s like building a better, more powerful jet engine, then never actually leaving the ground. Digitizing all those construction documents creates a wealth of information, but most…
Read MoreWorkforce Diversity in Construction Improves Productivity and Profits
The construction business gets a bad rap for not being diverse enough. True, the sector may lag behind other industries, but construction companies are beginning to foster a more diverse and inclusive workforce—and earn the returns. The business case for diversity demonstrates that it boosts employee engagement, job satisfaction, and performance. In the 2018 report “Delivering through Diversity,” McKinsey finds that…
Read More3 Ways to Ease into Industrialized Construction (It Pays to Be Diligent)
“Industrialized” construction may not exactly sound fun to longtime contractors and builders who relish the craft aspects of their trade. But the adoption of industrial, prefabricated, and manufacturing techniques by construction firms is an emerging way to realize the efficiency gains so elusive in architecture, engineering, and construction while improving profitability, project quality, and even…
Read More5 Trends to Watch for Green Construction Technology
The volume of construction output worldwide is projected to grow by 85 percent by 2030. This puts the global construction industry in a challenging position: It will have to meet increasing demand even as the world faces mounting resource constraints and demand grows for high-performance (even “net zero”) buildings. For innovative firms equipped with BIM workflows and…
Read More5 Ways to Protect Your Construction Business Against Cybersecurity Threats
Admit it—you’ve clicked on a questionable link, answered an unnecessary online survey, or been too lazy to update an app. Everyone’s done it. If you’re feeling a bit queasy about these lapses in cybersecurity judgment now, imagine if one of these errors cost your construction business millions of dollars. What if responding to an illicit…
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