Although the construction industry has largely hesitated to adopt new technologies, it’s far better off than it was in terms of technological availability. Technological development has the potential to see construction activities becoming more organized and efficient. Activities like construction
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Keys to Continual Improvement in Construction
Famous English author and satirist Terry Pratchett quipped, ““If you do not know where you come from, then you don’t know where you are, and if you don’t know where you are, then you don’t know where you’re going. And
SmartBarrel Announces Procore Integration – Offers Enhanced Construction Labor Management Solution for Contractors
SmartBarrel’s integration with Procore gives contractors additional control over their daily jobsite operations. For immediate release. Miami, Fl. – Through SmartBarrel’s integration with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, contractors can experience the power of
Building a World Class Safety Culture In Construction
The construction industry is changing rapidly. Safety is moving away from just being a required program to becoming an integrated part of company culture. But with a broad spectrum of employers ranging in size, age, and scope of work there’s
Your Ultimate Guide to WIP Reports in Construction
To ensure a project’s success, it’s important to monitor its financial health relative to its progress. Throughout the project’s life cycle, several expenses must be accounted for, including materials, equipment, and worker pay. A work in progress report for construction
How Digitizing Construction Resource Management Leads to Continuous Improvement
There are a myriad of challenges construction projects often face due to unexpected delays, weather constraints, worker shortages, and communication issues. Construction project managers and front office executives are often looking for fresh ideas to minimize these obstacles and pave
6 Top Construction Industry Trends for 2022
New construction trends have the potential to revolutionize the industry. Although construction firms are known for being hesitant to adopt new technologies, they can help companies enhance workflow and achieve impressive levels of productivity. At some point, adoption will likely
How Juneau Construction Used SmartBarrel to Upgrade Their Operations
Project Information Grove Central – Metro Rail Miami, Florida Mixed Use Project 23 -story apartment Building 402 units 180,000 sqft. retail Large parking structure Features Daily Log Manpower Tracking PPE detection Work Summary Onboarding Russ Beck, Rolando Narvaez and Carlos
How to Prevent Construction Hazards on Your Job Site
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, construction is one of the industries with the highest number of fatal injuries. Construction is a dangerous industry to work in, with workers at risk due
3 Tips for Efficiently Tracking Construction Phases
Construction projects can often be large and complex, making tracking construction phases all the more important. It’s not uncommon for projects to exceed their expected deadlines, and inaccurate time estimation and phase tracking can significantly contribute to this. Some construction
