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Nearly every company is embracing some form of innovation and technology today. The wise way to do that is by bringing in some level of innovation and then building upon it. Taking it one step at a time, it’s best to spend time up front to decide what you’re trying to accomplish and then be deliberate in choosing the tech to get you there. Take time to research tools, make sure they make sense for your business, and adopt them slowly. Tech tools cost money, but the ones that are right for your business will bring a return on investment.

Because of a shift in the way business is being conducted in 2020, we’re finding out that construction is more interested in technology than it was commonly believed and reported. Granted, some changes are being foisted upon the industry as rules around construction projects are being adjusted. But it’s good Read more…

Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) software are two cutting edge technologies that are gaining momentum and moving into the mainstream of design. Research has been ongoing for years to determine the roles these technologies can play in construction. Innovation is the delivery of that research – using the knowledge gained Read more…

Ever get the feeling nowadays that character isn’t getting the emphasis it should? Character is something people need to be aware of in all situations – through words and actions alike. It is more than just ethics and morals (critically important) . . . character includes grit, tenacity, resilience, and Read more…

There’s confusion in the construction industry, because sometimes the right terminology isn’t being used to describe processes. Amy Marks, the preeminent prefabrication expert known as the Queen of Prefab, describes industrialized construction as the application of manufacturing techniques to the built environment. It includes design, construction and operations. There are Read more…

Construction industry companies with a flat, also known as horizontal, structure are utilizing the optimal way to speed up construction processes. The flat organizational structure eliminates most middle management positions and results in very little hierarchy. People all along the process chain know what the organization as a whole is Read more…

Once you work within the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades, you develop an understanding of the qualities it takes to be successful: 1.      Work ethic – You stay on the job until it’s done. 2.      Accountability – You admit mistakes and keep moving forward. 3.  Read more…

So much disruption, so much change in a short amount of time – this has had a profound impact on businesses around the globe. Change brings challenges, but it also brings opportunity, particularly in construction, which traditionally has not been a tech-forward industry. It’s like someone has hit the reset Read more…

Autodesk has a history of entering into partner relationships when it can in order to build out technologies. The joint partnership among Autodesk, eVolve MEP and GTP/Stratus came about because of a common focus – solving information sharing issues and enabling contractors to be more nimble. Together the three products Read more…

Companies are in quite a “catch 22” these days. Competition for jobs is stiff, and technology solutions can often make the difference between profiting on a job or losing money. In addition, they need to stay current with the industry or risk losing talent because of stagnation. The company’s construction Read more…