On a construction project, high-quality work is first and foremost, according to 74% of managers. Rework is costly and time-consuming, and as with all projects, staying on time is the bane of any project manager’s existence. Fortunately, with the implementation of lean construction methods, time waste decreases and quality improves. There’s less overproduction, waiting, inventory, [...]

Construction projects are complex. You have contractors who need to coordinate, timelines to manage, materials to track, and budgets to maintain. On top of that, most of the teams who collaborate with each other may not use the same programs, applications, or software to track, create, or store their data for a project. We’ve talked [...]

A few years ago, 4G was the next big thing. It claimed to deliver speeds 10x faster than 3G, with a 6 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload time. It served to resolve the network congestion and speed issues that came with 3G, but now we’re on the cusp of another evolution: 5G.   5G: [...]

July 10, 2019 – Lakewood, CO — At the very top of Pikes Peak, the construction of the Pikes Peak Summit House Complex relies on specialty contractors like Encore Electric. The organization has run into a bit of a challenge - when you rely heavily on technology like iPads, tablets and digital construction management tools, [...]

This month, we’re hammering on construction technologies and the many benefits they bring to construction teams. Boost safety, reduce risk, improve productivity… what’s not to love? Staying relevant requires adapting, and we are in the age of digitization. Don’t forget to make sure your site is properly connected before you rely too heavily on applications [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, June 19, 2019 - ​​​​Circle Computer Resources, Inc. (CCR) is partnering with Stanley Black & Decker / DEWALT to bring turn-key connectivity to construction companies throughout North America.   This partnership couples CCR’s extensive IT services and networking expertise with one of the most trusted names in the industry for tools and [...]

Prefabricated and modular construction are not new concepts to builders, but they are beginning to disrupt the industry as the go-to method for many large-scale, high-profile projects. Three big drivers contribute to this shift: the types of projects, their locations, and the lack of skilled labor in the field.   Further, the US Bureau of [...]

Planning is arguably the most important phase of construction. This is where designs are laid out, teams coordinate schedules, and everyone gets ready to build. Mistakes made in this phase lead to time delays and unnecessary cost due to rework. So as the saying goes, “Measure twice, cut once.” Or in this case: “Plan twice, [...]

This month, we’re tackling insurance coverage, analytics for IoT sensors, empowering tech champions, and addressing the need for cybersecurity regulation on digital tools for the jobsite. We even threw in an interactive map of some of the biggest construction projects taking place across the US. Check out what we’ve been reading, and feel free to [...]

First, there was water and steam. Then there was electricity and assembly. Then came digitization. And now we’re watching the emergence of intelligence and technology combining forces.   In the first industrial revolution, construction benefitted from the use of manufactured iron to create stronger, more durable structures combined with manufactured building materials, which reduced time [...]