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
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
Contagion and the Construction Industry: A New Reality in Risk Management
This generation is experiencing an unprecedented moment in its history; personally and professionally. We are now tasked to shift our approach from established systems and social norms. COVID-19 has forced every business – including the construction industry – to reimagine
How I met Tracy Young, the CEO of PlanGrid
It is around 6:00 am on a Tuesday and I am rolling out of the hotel bed in beautiful San Francisco. Still heavily jet-lagged thanks to the flight from the East Coast, I stumble to make myself a small pot
