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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Project: Empirical Evidence of Collaborative Problem-Solving Benefits. Management Institute. Construction Management and Economics, 28(3), 301-310. Journal of Project Management, 22(3), 253-263. Brennan, R.

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5 Free Construction Safety Resource Guides that are Worth Your Time

Construction Junkie

The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free. OSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing safety regulations in the U.S.,

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Want more takes on the news and issues permeating the construction industry?

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Tackling Construction’s Productivity Problem

Viewpoint Construction Technology

For example, contractors might face many different regulations, struggle with project management, lack enough skilled labor, or haven’t invested in the right technology. We have to remember that productivity in construction varies greatly from region to region (both from country to country and within countries).

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AI applications may include advanced project management tools, predictive analytics for risk assessment, and optimization of construction processes. A Shift to Value-Added Tasks Stephen Brooke Digital Delivery Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell "AI is growing, especially in large companies. Will AI replace us?

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The ABCs of BYOD in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Regulating Mobile Construction Technologies. I’ve seen more and more project managers, foremen and site workers are pulling up plans on tablets or smart phones and entering job information. For example, what happens when your project manager accidentally breaks his phone on a job site and loses his personal data?

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OSHA Announces 2021 Citation Penalty Increase

Construction Junkie

The intent is to keep the penalty amounts in line with the annual rate of inflation, so as to continue to use the penalties as an appropriate deterrent for not following their regulations. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, in a news release. These steps will enhance the effectiveness of OSHA's enforcement program," said U.S.

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