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Product News: Power BI Connector Available

The SmartBarrel Power BI Connector is now available! This powerful integration makes it simple to extract, manipulate, and visualize your workforce data. How can SmartBarrel and Power BI streamline your construction business operations and make more informed decisions? Keep reading

Unlock a steady revenue stream with certified payroll construction projects

The construction industry is not for the faint of heart, but when it comes to a high-paying, high-reward job, it’s at the top of the list. But what if the economy begins to a downturn and work becomes scarce? This

7 Top AI Tools for Construction in 2025

It’s 2025, and AI is making its way into every aspect of our lives: writing, image generation, research, data analysis, healthcare. ChatGPT can do your kids’ homework and reply to emails for you. But some of the coolest innovation is

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Top 6 Solutions for Construction Time Tracking

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 Continuous 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

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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

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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

6 Top Construction Industry Trends for 2022

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 to Prevent Construction Hazards on Your Job Site

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

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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