Effective communication is the foundation of a successful job site. Your staff, both temporary employees and the permanent crew, can have all the experience and training in the world, but if they can’t communicate with the team, projects can lag or, even worse, stall completely. It’s the job of those responsible for project management to… Read More »
No matter what industry you’re in, the phrase “big data” is a buzzword on just about everyone’s lips. Like so many of these digital trends, many of us find our daily lives, both personal and professional, impacted by these hot technological advances. Believe it or not, big data isn’t just a Silicon Valley invention; it’s… Read More »
The recent surge in construction projects across the nation has made the playing field a bit more competitive. Contractors have to adapt their bidding strategies to these conditions, but still avoid coming on top of a bidding battle with a price too low to sustain their crew. Every contractor and construction firm owner needs their… Read More »
The path to a strong ethical workplace starts with human resources. Every contractor and job site manager knows that a construction site cannot run efficiently without strong ethics. Policies that promote ethical business practices keep skilled laborers, full-time workers and temporary employees safe on the job. Ethics also show clients that they can count on… Read More »
Snow White and her seven dwarves were right about a happy job; all you need to do is just “whistle while you work.” The next time you visit a construction site, take a moment to listen for the whistling. According to TINYpulse’s 2015 Best Industry Ranking report, construction workers are among the happiest employees. Using… Read More »
Things look a lot different on a construction site now than they did 50 or 100 years ago. Back then, the construction industry was predominantly male driven. A construction job site today is a melting pot of different genders, ethnicities and cultures, all bringing unique skills, personalities, and perspective to the job site; how should… Read More »
Many construction firms struggle with keeping open positions filled. Adequate training, time constraints and skills gaps are all reasons that many business owners in the construction industry experience high turnover. That’s why it’s vital that you have a recruitment process that doesn’t stop just because a position has been filled. Vacant positions cost construction firms… Read More »
It’s the end of a long, tiring day and all you want to do is go home, kick up your feet and relax. Out of the blue you get a call from one of your accountants, informing you that you are more than $1000 short on the estimate for your most recent project. Panicked, you… Read More »
On a construction site, every worker might be doing a different job, but all those hours add up to one final completed project. These hours are commonly referred to as labor-hours, or man-hours. Understanding how many man-hours it takes your crew to finish a specific building project will help you know how you spend in… Read More »
Exit interviews can teach you at lot about your company; what you’re doing right and where you can improve. You’ll get insight into the strengths and weaknesses of managers and the organization and can better understand how to satisfy and retain employees. When conducting an Exit Interview, consider the following: Take care of any housekeeping… Read More »