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....
Cloud-based apps – Tools Streamlining Construction Operations
The Uncomfortable Success of Cloud-Based Apps in Modern Construction Operations Notorious for adopting new technology by the tail rather than the lead, modern construction operations are now set to engage in the uncomfortable success of cloud-based apps. Part of the...
5 tips for successful contractor management
Communication is central to effective contractor management Okay -- we’ve got 5 tips that promote successful contractor management, but first, a few words concerning the importance of operative communication. Whether you are the contractor or the project manager,...
Decreased construction costs for the first time in a decade
Despite projections of increased staffing levels and construction sales over the next 6 months, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecast that profit margins will decline. This is due to a variety of forces from a worldwide pandemic, project backlogs to...
The Importance of Logistics on Construction Sites
Logistics on a construction site have an immense impact on project time and budget, yet it seems to be an afterthought for many contractors. To understand the importance of logistics on construction sites we need to agree on a definition of logistics. For purposes of...
The true cost of your allocation whiteboard
Manual processes have costly consequences, from time consumed, to the heightened risk of human error. The allocation whiteboard and the processes involved in updating and communicating changes to it are inefficient. Too often allocators are scrambling for last-minute...
6 Sources of resistance: implementing new policies and procedures in the workplace
The global pandemic has forced employers and employees to make unprecedented and rapid changes to their behavior in order to prevent the spread of disease and the closing of their facilities. When 54% of U.S. employees say they are worried about exposure to COVID-19...
COVID-19: Managing Risk of Exposure
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, new resources, regulations, and recommendations for construction contractors continue to change and stack upon one another. For contractors, the pressure to maintain a safe working environment is higher than ever. In...
Take 5 with DACS Asphalt and Concrete
Take 5 is a series of fireside chats with customers and industry partners who share their industry insights to support and educate the construction industry, from the unprecedented circumstances that we face today, to the everyday challenges of running a business in...
CJ’s Demolition tackling COVID-19
Take 5 is a series of fireside chats with customers and industry partners who share their industry insights to support and educate the construction industry, from the unprecedented circumstances that we face today, to the everyday challenges of running a business in...
Checklist: Do you have the infrastructure to keep building?
During these changing times, construction businesses are testing the limits of their infrastructure in preparation for further restrictions amid the pandemic. Rapidly changing the way you operate a business without proper time, preparation, and investment quickly...
COVID-19 Business Continuity and Crisis Management at Assignar
Customer success is one of our core values at Assignar. We do not foresee any impact to the delivery of the Assignar service due to COVID-19, and as always, we are committed to keeping our service up and running for you around the globe. Our cloud-based, multi-tenant...
7 tools to keep your construction business running while working remotely
Construction businesses that are most vulnerable during times of economic uncertainty are those that are slow to react. Often paper-based processes for communicating crucial information between the office and the field necessitates face to face interactions. This...
Celebrating your hard work in 2019
As we get into the groove of a new year, we wanted to reflect and celebrate the accomplishments of our customers. Organizations typically make the move to Assignar from a combination of disconnected point solutions like timesheet apps and spreadsheets. We are seeing...
Daily data decisions
We use data to make better decisions every day. Let’s look at the daily commute. We know the direct path to get from point A to point B. We hop in our cars and drive the same route almost every day. In the past, we’d use the radio to get traffic reports (data) so we...