Issues In Construction – Close The Workforce Skills Gap
Causes Behind The Construction Industry Workforce Skills Gap The current workforce skills gap in the Australian construction industry comes about as a reoccurring trend. It ties back to the 1990s rejection of on-the-job training as a practical career focus. University...
Do Construction Apps Promote Better Fieldworker PPE Compliance?
Better Fieldworker Accountability Via PPE Modules in Construction Operations Software On-site access to effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction workers provides no guarantee of fieldworker PPE compliance. This is the difference between: Theory...
Connect and Retain A Young Workforce with Technology
Construction Technology – Shifting young workers toward careers in the Construction industry Recruiting young workers into the construction workforce has never been more difficult than it is today. College degrees, limited access to vocational training programs, and...
Construction Stalled by Labor Shortage & Low Tolerance for Modern Technology
Without access to a skilled workforce and without adoption of modern technology, the current boom in construction opportunities may well meet an early end In the U.S. and abroad, the majority of contractors actively seek new hires but finding skilled construction...
A Systematic 6-Step Approach To Job Safety Analysis
Risk Management, A Core Component Of Competent Management Practices Safety without reliable risk management control is no safety at all. If the aim is keeping our construction workforce protected from unnecessary hazards and risks, contractors must apply a systematic...
Construction Industry Overspending Revealed As Major Annual Cost
Construction industry overspending comes in many forms, but the cost of mismanaged information is one expense that could be easily controlled. With the modern features of construction operations management software, keeping up with project data has never been easier....
Jobsite Safety, Technology At Work For Construction Workforce Safety
Fundamental Technology Upgrades That Promote Better Jobsite Safety Modern construction technology can help every construction company achieve a better jobsite safety record. Of course the focus is, not all about records. Those are just tools that help contractors keep...
Construction Industry Primed For Global 2025 Digital Transformation
Building and Construction Sector Awareness – Making Ready For the 2025 Global Digital Transformation For a long time, the construction industry suffered loss in almost every aspect of digital transformation. This delay was partly due to the late introduction of...
Integrated Mobile Tech Enhances Project Efficiency and Productivity
Integrated Mobile Tech Core Goal For Current and Future Contractor Investments According to the JB Knowledge sixth annual Construction Technology Report, three major technology three primary trends bare the most impact on the 2018 building industry: 1) Automation, 2)...
Construction Technology Deployment – New Tech Adoption and Activation
How Do Contractors Successfully Engage In construction Technology Deployment Successful construction technology deployment involves more than the adoption, integration and activation of new construction operations management tools. In fact, when designed correctly,...
New Zealand Construction Labour Shortage, A Major Government Concern
New Zealand Government Moves To Control Widespread Shortage In The Construction Labour Force In a nation with a population of 4.7 million residents, the reality of a construction labour shortage hits home hard. Development is on the increase. Construction demand is...
SafeWork NSW Construction Safety Crackdown Expensive For Wayward Australia Firms
SafeWork NSW Crackdown On Australia Construction Safety Violations Results In Over $800,000 In Fines and Prosecutions In a driven effort to reduce and control construction safety violations within the Australia construction industry, SafeWork NSW has issued over...
Construction Technology – A Blueprint For Increased Project Profits
Adoption of Construction Technology, A Blueprint Of The Modern Project Profit Center As the economy booms, ambitious construction companies are beginning to take notice of the increased project profit margins brought about by adopting modern construction technology....
ACT Work Health And Safety Law Changes For Major Construction Projects
Amended ACT Work Health and Safety Tabled On June 7, 2018 With the advent of a new 2018 amendment, the ACT Work Health and Safety Act 2011 may undergo major legal changes for the construction industry. Assuming that the amendment passes the ACT Legislative Assembly,...
Real-Time Data Exchange Transforms Construction Industry
Implementing Real-Time Field-to-Office Data Exchange Critical For Construction Industry Growth Cycle After years of resistance to technology, the construction industry is finally beginning to reap the benefits of real-time integrated field-to-office data exchange....