With the digitalization of an industry comes abundant sensitive project details, financial information, and personal data, which presents a lucrative target for cyber threats. The importance of robust data security measures cannot be overstressed.
Aligning your workforce capabilities with project demands is the key to cost-efficient labor planning. In construction, you face the dual challenge of avoiding labor shortages, delaying projects, and excessive staffing that can inflate costs unnecessarily. The good news is that labor costs can be one of the most controllable costs on the balance sheet. This
We talk a lot about construction lagging behind other industries regarding technology adoption. I’m not so sure that’s the case anymore. At ENR Futuretech this year, I was struck by the sheer number of software vendors pitching their solutions. Dozens of booths promise greater efficiency, streamlined processes, and the potential to revolutionize how we approach
For specialty contractors, a large portion of success hinges on the ability to field the right team for the job. From managing multiple projects to dealing with skills shortages, the challenges are abundant. A key to navigating these challenges lies in effective workforce planning. Knowing who you have, what they can do, and where they can best be assigned.
Traditionally, the construction sector has favoured a siloed approach to its teams, with each one keeping its cards close to the chest. This defensiveness is worth questioning, especially as building methods evolve and the industry gets better acquainted with new technologies. Is operating in silos still an effective strategy, particularly when it comes to planning your most valuable resource – your people?
Whether you’re a project manager seeking to fine-tune your staffing strategies, or a company executive looking for ways to improve overall efficiency and profitability, this article is for you.
Finding ways to merge Operations and HR is a counterintuitive and powerful approach to not only becoming more efficient, but to understanding how your most important asset, your people, is used, and developed.
When it comes to long-term planning, it’s vital that your workforce data is visible to your Operations team, your HR team, and Business Development. Being able to merge these functions around your workforce will help you make decisions that steadily grow your business.
If you ask most contractors if they’d like to share their resources across multiple locations, the answer is generally “yes”. So why doesn’t it happen that often?
Migrating to a new construction workforce planning tool may seem daunting, but with modern technology, implementation can be straight forward. Optimizing your workforce planning processes and gaining an operational edge compared to your competitors will set you up for long-term success.
