In today’s business world, companies face a significant challenge: how to balance growth and profitability with community involvement and an unwavering commitment to their core values and ethos. The goal is to achieve both, and it’s not just about giving back. It’s about embedding these principles in the company’s DNA. Read more…
The journey from construction field work to construction company president may be a long one, but it’s not impossible. Development and training of the next generation of construction workers has been stymied by the misconception that construction jobs are a last resort. When considering a career, young people should consider Read more…
Structural engineering is a highly skilled profession. However, its complexities are only known in the construction industry in a limited way. There has been a less significant focus on structural engineering compared to other disciplines. Structural engineers can drive the efficiency of a construction project, providing oversight. Providing a service, Read more…
The human element is critical in so many aspects of business. Two areas in the spotlight these days include technology implementation and sustainability campaigns. Whether they are entrepreneurs or consumers, more and more people are looking to do something good around sustainability. For new business owners, there is a tension Read more…
Autonomy is the way construction companies have traditionally operated. If they could deliver on time and within budget, they could basically do the job their way. Likewise, autonomy has become key to remaining competitive in today’s technology-rich environment. When it comes to a successful technology transition, the large company’s idea Read more…
Success looks like different things to different companies. It might include using innovation to solve problems, achieving efficient collaboration, staying competitive by adjusting to the market, or adding and retaining qualified staff. Embracing Innovation Innovation isn’t absolutely necessary for solving problems, but it can help. In a problem-solving culture, companies Read more…
The construction labor shortage is driving technological innovation. Part of that technological innovation involves artificial intelligence (AI). One of the best uses of AI in construction is focused around safety on the jobsite. In reality, AI can protect the industry’s most important resource: its people. Companies are increasingly open to Read more…
Skilled trades workers are needed in construction. A March 2023 article on Axios.com reported the construction industry faces a shortage of 500,000 workers. When it comes to construction, as Construction Dive put it, it seems “people don’t want to work anymore.” There are a few ways to build a greater pool of Read more…
Advanced computer learning – artificial intelligence (AI) – has arrived on the scene in three waves. In the 1980s, the first wave involved software developed to manipulate documents according to rules written to guide its decisions. Around 2011, deep learning emerged. We began training AI with models that used large Read more…
There are times in your digital transformation journey that you may find your company dealing with people who don’t want to innovate. The practices of businesses you work with might force you to revert to less efficient practices to accommodate them. If companies you work with don’t want to adopt Read more…