Tracking labor productivity in the construction industry is necessary to improve yield without sacrificing quality or compromising safety. Especially since the industry already grapples with productivity issues (in fact, non-productive tasks cost the industry $177 billion in labor costs per
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7 Tips to Manage Subcontractors on Your Job Site
Due to the large and complex nature of construction projects, it’s often required to hire subcontractors to complete segments of the project that require more specialized knowledge, like electric or concrete work. Not only does it prevent risk, but it
Prevailing Wage Rates in New Jersey: What Contractors Need to Know
NJ prevailing wage laws require that all contractors are paid according to the correct wage rates when working on government-funded construction projects. The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act describes projects that qualify as public and contracted work paid by a
5 Tips for Finding Subcontractor Jobs in Construction
Finding sub contract work in the construction industry can be difficult, particularly in larger areas that tend to receive a lot of traffic, but have increased competition for services. Getting steady work can be especially challenging for subcontractors since they
Best Labor Tracking Tools for Affordable Housing Development Projects
As the cost of housing increases nationwide, there’s been a large demand for affordable housing development. According to the Pew Research Center, 49% of Americans report concerns with housing accessibility, creating a significant need for affordable housing. Construction companies working
Hiring in Construction: How to Attract Diverse Talent
When it comes to construction hiring, diversifying the workforce has been a long-neglected issue contributing to the nationwide worker shortage. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction workforce in 2021 comprised 11% women, 12.1% racial minorities (including
6 Ways to Prevent Construction Fraud
Contractor fraud is a real issue in the construction industry, and with rising costs and the increasing difficulty of securing capital, it’s more important than ever to identify and prevent these nefarious and profit-draining misdeeds. Even if your firm insists
Construction Cost Codes: What You Need to Know
Construction cost codes are commonly used on job sites, but if you’re new to the construction industry, you may be wondering what these numerical values mean and how construction sites benefit from using them. Here’s everything you need to know
4 Tips for Construction Resource Planning
Construction projects often face unexpected delays, weather constraints, and contractor issues. Depending on the issue, progress can be affected on the field and in the office, so it’s important to minimize these obstacles as much as possible. A large part
The end of manual entry
Roby DeReuil and Lawrence Aoun from Gilbane Building Construction share their experience with SmartBarrel, highlighting the power of benefits of automating headcount, daily log, work summary and more! Who’s on your site?
