It is quite common for employers to wax eloquent about perks, benefits, and facilities that are on offer for their employees. While respecting these privileges, the core element that makes employees loyal to any business is their salary. That’s an essential truth. What really encourages loyalty from employees is how well employers are able to […]
The construction industry was responsible for employing about seven million people in the US in 2020. However, labor shortages and increased project costs are challenging the status quo. As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 400,000 positions on construction projects were unfilled as of October 2021. And amid a national shortage of specialized labor, contractors also […]
Construction is one of the most important job creators in nearly every country. As the size of the project grows, so do the associated requirements and complexities. In every function, more needs to be done. Ultimately, this means hiring a large number of people with a wide range of skills and experience. While the complexities […]
Companies across the nation will connect this week to inspire everyone in the construction industry to be leaders in safety as part of Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event. Sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), this year’s theme for Construction Safety Week is “Connected. Supported. Safe.”, reflecting the […]
Construction is booming. And as construction companies amp their projects, hiring and recruitment efforts are at all-time high. The market is causing construction companies to think long-term investments and address challenges facing the construction industry by establishing good systems and processes with digital solutions. Construction companies that go digital will bring together the industry’s diverse […]
The crescendo around gender equality across industries has been growing. The construction industry is no different. Always perceived as an industry that is male dominated, our conditioning has indeed rendered it difficult to imagine women occupying more space in construction. The perception that construction is a male-dominated industry is largely true. Women make up just […]
Bids for construction projects are rife with intricacies. From bid solicitation to contract formation to labor management, battling for the brass ring can be tough. So, in the midst of a competitive bidding process, how do you determine the steps you must take to stay ahead of your competitors? How can you be sure your […]
Using an Excel spreadsheet for construction project management is still considered par for the course by many in the sector. For an industry, that has taken decades to evolve into a spreadsheet from paper records and estimates on blackboards, this might not be surprising. But there is a paradigm shift happening in the sector. Change […]
Workplace injuries and accidents are related to almost every type of job site. However, construction workers encounter safety hazards more frequently than any other workplace. Most of the constructions have risks related to machinery, chemicals, and building processes that can cause lethal injuries in the absence of construction safety mechanisms. Given below are some of […]
Data, analytics, and business intelligence have started being discussed more in the construction industry as organizations witness the benefits other industries are realizing from these technologies. The construction industry that is already reeling under productivity shortages has realized that turning towards data and taking a data-driven approach towards decision-making, problem-solving and risk management may well […]
