The US Census describes “Generation Z” as people born from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. It may surprise you to know that 39% of today’s workforce consists of Gen-Z individuals. Gen-Z workers as a group have certain similar characteristics and interests: Looking at it from the Gen-Z perspective, Read more…
Moving modular construction forward depends a lot on communicating the benefits of these processes to people outside the industry. For the people who are even aware of modular, there are misconceptions about it. From outside the industry, there can still be an attitude of surprise that buildings can be built Read more…
Technical advances in the construction industry have been and are continuing to be built upon the intelligence and experience of workers in the past. Using the experience of the outgoing workforce will help build and maintain enthusiasm within the incoming workforce. Prefabrication is one example. The efficiency characterized by the Read more…
In terms of process improvements, it seems electricians have trailed behind the mechanical sector for a long time, always playing “catch-up.” And yet, to fully enable companies in the electrical sector to catch up, the playing field needs to be leveled. That’s where technology can make a difference. Multi-trade tech Read more…
The risks that are currently facing companies in the construction industry include financial, market stability and workforce hurdles that involve the availability of jobs. There is a human side to construction; thus, the workforce is the core of a business. It can also be a limiting factor as companies need Read more…
There are barriers between companies in the design and construction sectors of the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry. For example, there are a lot of acronyms in the industry, and sometimes we assume everyone knows what is being discussed. However, people can get stuck on an acronym and glaze Read more…
A lot has changed in the past ten years in the construction industry. Productivity, careers and tech adoption continue to evolve in response to market demand. One of things that continues to develop is the symbiotic relationship between construction and manufacturing. This is not only causing a shift in construction Read more…
Communication is more important than ever. With the challenges companies in the construction industry face, communication is one of the easier ones to address. It is also one of the easiest ways to eliminate problems. Problems with communication happen mostly because people don’t take time to communicate; in the long Read more…
Owners play an important part in the current trends around prefabrication and modular processes in the construction industry. The role of owners is shifting and developing as they become more involved in a project’s entire lifecycle. One way owners can create extensive value in prefab/modular is to become involved earlier Read more…
It has been widely stated that we need to be smarter with the way we build. This is a foundational principle behind today’s prefabrication/modular building processes. Companies in the construction industry are on the same team when it comes to constructing projects successfully and giving owners what they want. Modular Read more…