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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. When it comes to implementing a new digital tool, a common concern that project managers have is that their teams on site aren’t tech savvy enough to understand how to use the new app.

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Unicorn Island’s first building nears completion

BD+C

China has become home to a third of the world’s “unicorn companies,” technology start-ups valued at over a billion US dollars, with Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, developing into a hub where the computer chips for half the world’s laptops are produced. The area is also a leading producer of mobile hardware.

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Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Thankfully, there are plenty of technology tools like an integrated construction ERP, project collaboration platform and intuitive mobile solutions for field crews that are lending a helping hand. Attendees will get a practical end-to-end look at how Fowler uses Field Time day-to-day to gather and process payroll time and production.

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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

Trench Collapses Before the virus hit the US, the construction industry needed some tough love regarding the amount of trench related injuries and deaths it continued to have. Finding anchorage points can definitely be a struggle in certain circumstances, which is why I was intrigued when I found the Malta Dynamics Mobile Grabber last year.

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Service and Field Managers: Collaborate 2018 is For You!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From best practices in mobile device management to tracking equipment and materials to improving safety practices, you’ll learn how to better equip your field or service staff with the tools and information they need to get work done faster, better and safer. And we’re inviting you to find out how at our Collaborate 2018 User Conference (Oct.

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What Is Building | Types of Building

CivilJungle

The building shelters us, protection from weather and bugs, and thieves, and provides all comforts that help us live a better life. Residential Building. Residential Building. In the world of buildings, residential buildings are one of the most constructed buildings. Mixed Land Used Building.

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Fieldwire and Hilti: A Success Story in the Making

Fieldwire

It currently powers more than 1 million commercial, industrial, heavy civil and residential projects at some of the largest construction companies in the world. Jan Doongaji, who will assume the position of Hilti Group CEO in 2023, stated: “Strategically, the acquisition has opened up a number of ways for us to better serve our customers.