It should go without saying that productivity in construction is of the utmost importance. Here are some tips for ensuring your company stays on track.
10 Tips for improving and tracking productivity in construction
The benefits of collaborative construction software
The construction industry is constantly evolving whether it’s new ways to build, better equipment and technology, new approaches to resource management, or an increase in the complexity of projects. This evolution of the industry has led to collaborative efforts being increasingly important to project success.
10 Tips for construction labor tracking and staff management
Construction labor tracking is essential for success in the industry. Here are some tips to make your data work for you.
10 Best general contractor software programs
General contractor software is essential for keeping your business running smoothly. Here’s a detailed look at the best options on the market.
What is your workforce utilization rate telling you?
One of the biggest struggles in construction workforce planning is keeping teams working at capacity, or fully utilizing their time. If a team member isn’t being utilized, they’re essentially “on the bench” and waiting to get in the game. Having team members on the bench creates an overhead cost that will negatively impact your bottom line. If you’re looking to effectively manage your workforce capacity, it’s critical to calculate and understand your workforce utilization rate.
10 alternatives to Microsoft construction scheduling software
Looking for a Microsoft Project alternative? Here are a few popular options for construction professionals to consider.
Understanding utilization for general contractors
In an industry where labor costs can account for 65 percent to 85 percent of your actual job costs, there are few metrics more crucial to success in construction than workforce utilization.
Construction and the spreadsheet epidemic
Let’s face it, blog posts about spreadsheets are about as engaging to read as spreadsheets are fun to use, but there’s clearly a movement happening right now with construction technology and software solutions looking to pull the industry out of static spreadsheet systems like Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1 2 3 for resource and workforce planning. The reason for that is very simple.
