Payroll and Compliance
Construction Payroll software
Payroll and Compliance

Do Payroll Managers Hate Long Weekends?

The construction industry is quite complex and unique in its operations. A widespread workforce, ample compensation structure, and multiple employment rules and work classifications necessitate smart systems to make payroll management easier. However, effective payroll management that contributes towards higher worker satisfaction and engagement often ends up being a challenge. Of course, most construction companies […]

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Construction Daily Log Software
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Introducing Daily Log 2.0! Track Your Construction Company’s Daily Activity and Work with CEM’s Daily Log App!

CEM Business Solutions has just released our latest software update for our construction Daily Log, called Daily Log 2.0. This updated version promises to revolutionize timekeeping for project managers, allowing for greater accuracy and automation in the tracking of employee hours. Here are some of the biggest changes from the previous Daily Log: Kiosk Shift […]

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Construction Payroll software
CEM Products/Updates Payroll and Compliance

5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Construction Payroll

Payroll and benefits administration is often one of the most challenging departments in any business. While a larger workforce represents a huge challenge in payroll management itself, the issue becomes complex when there is further diversification of wage codes or categorization of workforce billability. But it’s in the construction industry where the true scale of […]

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Construction Project Management Software
Technology

From Risk to Reward: The Importance of Effective Project Management for Mid-Sized Construction Companies

Effective project management helps ensure that all the tasks in any project, irrespective is size and scale, progress smoothly. Project management makes project delivery speedier and helps create the circumstances in which better decisions are made. A study reveals that organizations lose out on at least 12% of their resources due to poor project management […]

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Construction Project Management Software
CEM Products/Updates Technology

Best Practices in Project Management in Construction

Globally, we are seeing increased investment in construction projects. But despite billions of dollars being pumped into construction projects, there have been massive delays in the completion of these megaprojects. In fact, according to a 2020 report by McKinsey, the construction sector accounts for 13% of the global GDP – but has seen a meager 1% […]

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Industrial Management Software
CEM Products/Updates Technology

What’s New in Project Management in Construction?

What’s New in Project Management in Construction? Just as the construction industry is recovering from the pandemic’s aftermath, the increasing material costs, crushing deadlines, and labor shortages have started posing new challenges. According to ENR’s research, 100 construction management firms were at risk last year as they struggled to keep the project moving and stick to schedule […]

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Industrial Management Software
Industry News Technology

The Top 5 Concerns of Mid-Sized Construction Companies

According to a recent study, 85% of project owners in the construction industry are digitizing their internal processes, and 70% are already instructing their contractors and sub-contractors to use digital flows, documentation, and collaboration practices. It is a huge step because the construction industry has not particularly been an early adopter of digital technology. The industry has, […]

Industry News Payroll and Compliance
Construction project software
Industry News Payroll and Compliance

Project Labor Agreements are the Law in Most Infrastructure Projects – What Does That Mean for You

While announcing a slew of measures to improve the economic outlook of the country, President Biden announced in February of 2022 that all federal projects over $35 million in value need to follow Project Labor Agreements (PLA). But even before this announcement for federal projects, the construction industry witnessed a massive push by the administration to execute […]

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Construction Management Software
CEM Products/Updates Industry News

The Reality of Labor Disputes in the Construction Industry (And Some Possible Help)

Even in an era where layoffs are common, the shortage of skilled labor continues to be a top concern for companies in the construction space. While the growing skills gap is one of the major reasons for this shortage, labor disputes also have an impact. Disagreements regarding conditions of employment, benefits, hours of work, tax […]

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Construction Equipment Management Software
Industry News Technology

A Note to Future – Focused Leaders of Mid – Sized Construction Companies – Technology is Your Ally

If you think your construction company can achieve growth and success through manual processing and ad hoc systems, think again! For small companies at the start of their journey, growth might come easily – even in the absence of technology. As your company matures and expands, it will become evident that the only way to […]