Technology is developed to innovate and simplify several spheres of human living and working, and the construction industry has not been exempt from this. Technologies in the past few decades have sprung up to not only streamline operations and make overseeing projects easier, but also improve construction site security to
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How to Prevent Buddy Punching On Your Construction Site
As harmless as it may seem in the moment, buddy punching (especially when done regularly) can have significant long-term financial consequences, costing your company hundreds to thousands of dollars per year.
Time theft is a prevalent issue across all industries, but is especially damaging to construction companies within an industry
10 Measures to Prevent Construction Site Theft
Resolving the problem of construction theft has proven to be a frustrating task for many construction companies, but it’s all the more important with how many tools, materials, and equipment are kept on site. Accordingly, the construction industry suffers from $1 billion of lost revenue annually due to theft.
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3 Tips for Dealing With the Construction Labor Shortage
As the demand for housing and commercial properties increases, the labor shortage in the construction industry is ever more apparent.
The construction industry has been grappling with a labor shortage problem for over a decade. Still, as the number of projects increases across all states every year, companies are struggling
What is the Role of Construction HR?
HR plays a vital role in the construction industry. Construction HR can encourage productivity in the workforce and ensure quality work for all projects. Here are the responsibilities of HR in construction, and how you can use technologies like the SmartBarrel device to streamline operations.
The responsibilities of human resources
How to Calculate Construction Labor Costs Accurately
Have you ever wondered whether you were paying construction workers too much or too little? How do you attract and retain quality talent while maintaining the proper profit margins?
Accounting for labor is integral to determining project costs, but it’s a mighty task to undertake, complicated even further when working
How to Calculate Direct Labor Cost in Construction
Properly managing a project’s finances can be the difference between success and failure. A Global Construction Survey conducted by KPMG found that only 31% of projects end up being within 10% of their original budget.
A large part of expense management involves tracking and calculating direct labor costs. The number
The Ultimate Guide to Site Inspections in Construction
The construction industry can be dangerous to work in, rife with hazards that put workers at risk for falls from great heights, injuries from working with machinery and heavy equipment, and electrocution. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that nearly 1,000 workers in construction suffered fatal work
3 Strategies for Tracking Productivity in Construction
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 year), boosting efficiency can help stimulate progress so you meet
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 can save general contractors time and energy.
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