Smartphones and tablets have become an indispensable part of our lives, allowing us to remotely edit spreadsheets, manage multiple tasks, check inventories, and maintain seamless communication. However, most phones and tablets are not designed to… Read more
This article was contributed by Volodymyr Barabakh, the Project Director of residential construction company Fortress Home. A survey carried out by the Associated General Contractors of America found that 72% of construction companies see staff… Read more
NFC tags are quickly gaining popularity in the construction and real estate industries for their ability to improve on-site information and data capture. These tags use near field communication (NFC) technology, a communication technology which… Read more
At the Good Samaritan pediatric trauma center on Long Island, patients spend time recovering from treatment in a bright and airy, child-friendly atmosphere. The building, which won an international modular construction award in 2021, combines… Read more
If you walk through the doors of Austin’s Central Library, you will find yourself in a prime example of green building in the U.S. The first thing you might notice in the Texas library is… Read more
While office building projects are likely to slow down due to COVID-19, construction of data centres is increasing. Increasing numbers of industries are using digital technology to collect data on their target customers and monitor… Read more
“Oh no! It’s not the right plan, there’s something missing. I’ll have to improvise.” What are the most important documents and papers in your industry? Whether you are a planner, external expert or construction company,… Read more
Subcontractor management is one of the most important activities in any construction project. Whether you are the lead contractor or you run a subcontracting business, you need a reliable way to organise your teams’ time… Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted construction sites around the world. While some construction staff are considered ‘key workers’, most industry professionals are currently working from home. From project managers to customers to architects, if… Read more
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has had an enormous impact on the construction industry over the past decade. However, while BIM software is widely used at large firms, a 2019 National BIM Survey showed that almost… Read more