Self-performing general contractors often manage their project and self-perform teams using separate tools. In this article, we’ll uncover the benefits consolidating that process using a resource management solution.
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Prioritizing mental health in the construction industry
Mental illness has been a silent killer in construction for over a decade. The statistics are staggering. In a year, more construction workers die from suicide than every other workplace-related casualty combined.
Using data to reduce your construction skills gaps
With an aging pool of skilled workers and a huge demand for labor, it’s important that contractors create a strategy to foster and develop their people using actionable data so they can close skills gaps.
Recession-proofing your construction company for 2023
Talk of a looming recession has only intensified over the past few months and varying industries have begun to take action to prepare for the impact. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, change has been the only constant for the construction industry and the economy at large.
Three things I learned from 500 conversations with general contractors
After 500 conversations with GCs, I’ve noticed some common threads when it comes to technology adoption, planning process, and putting your people first. In this article, I want to dive deeper into three trends I’ve seen.
5 Steps to more effective workforce strategies
One key area it’s possible to find opportunities in is through more effective management of your workforce. It’s imperative that you hold onto the workforce you have tightly, and this article is going to outline 5 ways you can improve your workforce strategies.
3 Ways planning your workforce strategically can combat labor shortages in 2023
With an aging pool of skilled workers and a huge demand for labor, the shortage has reached a new level with roughly 25 per cent more unfilled construction positions than hires.
What’s new in Bridgit Bench – A look back at summer 2022
With over 24 customer-influenced updates released over the summer, here’s a quick look at all the biggest new features and functionality added to Bridgit Bench in the last 3 months.
How Hensel Phelps’ diversity efforts help small businesses prepare for the future of construction
What is construction risk assessment, and how do you do it? Here is a guide on how to conduct a risk assessment.
Three ways your construction workforce data can provide greater insights in 2023
Construction workforce management tools help GCs collect more data in regards to their workforce than ever before. Knowing how to use that data to optimize your most important resource can help create a massive competitive advantage in 2023.