In the fast-paced world of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), staying on top of compliance can feel like a constant battle. Juggling contractor agreements, payroll complexities, and ever-changing safety regulations is a monumental task. When you combine these challenges with a lack of digital tools, you have a perfect storm that makes compliance a daunting […]
Introducing Daily Log 2.0, the latest software update from CEM Business Solutions, designed to revolutionize timekeeping for construction project managers. This powerful new version enhances accuracy and automation in tracking employee hours, saving you valuable time. Here are some of the most significant upgrades: Kiosk Shift Clock-In Empower your team and free up your schedule. With […]
The Covid-19 pandemic forced a significant shift in how we work, but it also taught us valuable lessons about managing and motivating remote teams. While the challenges of overseeing employees from a distance are real, companies that adapted successfully found new ways to foster productivity and engagement. A study by McKinsey & Company showed that […]
The global construction industry is on the verge of a boom, with market value projected to reach a staggering $14.4 trillion by 2030. While this growth presents immense opportunities, many construction companies are still held back by common project management challenges. These obstacles can derail timelines, inflate budgets, and strain your team. Are you experiencing any […]
Imagine the inconsistencies, data lag, and work duplication if there was no communication and collaboration between payroll, human resource, and construction project management personnel. Now, think about your payroll, human resource, and construction project management software. Are you doing it all right? Companies spend a lot of time defining their company culture and values but […]
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 […]
The global construction industry is booming, with billions invested in new projects. Yet, it’s plagued by a critical problem: massive delays and stagnant productivity. A 2020 McKinsey report highlighted that while the sector accounts for 13% of global GDP, its productivity has grown by a mere 1% over the last two decades. For project managers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Construction projects are getting bigger and more complex. Add to it mounting pressures of labor and material shortages and increasing costs. No doubt, companies are having a challenging time managing them, and one of the biggest reasons for this is outdated record-keeping methods. The inability to track and monitor construction projects across materials, progress made, […]
