Innovation in Construction

Cutting Costs and Maximising Your Resources

When businesses are put under pressure to deliver, whether that is through the unprecedented times of today to the everyday challenges of the industry, finding ways to cut costs and maximise resources becomes essential.

Queensland Government Funding for COVID-19 Recovery

This week the Palaszczuk Government announced $400 million in accelerated funding for Queensland to supercharge its economy through the COVID-19 recovery. This funding aims to support the construction industry and stimulate economic growth.

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Schedules – Audit Your Process and Add Efficiencies

World of Concrete: The International Resource On Concrete-Focused Heavy Equipment. Looking to upgrade your heavy equipment inventory with a visit to World of Concrete? Auditing your maintenance schedules and adding efficiencies can lead to better equipment performance and cost savings.

Using Drones to Point Out Potential Construction Jobsite Safety Hazards

In this bold new world of construction technology, many contractors have set their sights on using drones to identify potential safety hazards on jobsites. Drones provide a new perspective and can help improve safety protocols.

Integrating Financials Accounting Software Saves Time for Construction Operations

Productivity-focused construction leadership and task-driven workers encounter occasional conflicts with the integration of financial accounting software. However, integrating these systems can save time and streamline operations.

AR/VR for Safety Purposes – Augmented and Virtual Reality Applied to Construction Industry Safety and Training

AR/VR is fast becoming a tool for safety and training in the construction industry. These technologies offer immersive experiences that can enhance safety training and reduce risks on the jobsite.

Construction Technology – Notes on the Complexities of Crafting Wearable Construction Technology

Before dipping into the uses and benefits of wearable technology in construction, it's important to understand the complexities involved in crafting these solutions. Wearables can improve safety and productivity but require careful implementation.

Mobile Apps – Core to Enhanced Jobsite Productivity and Connectivity

Mobile technology defines the dynamics of modern productivity in construction. It’s about enhancing jobsite productivity and connectivity, allowing teams to communicate and collaborate more effectively.

Field Team Resistance to Emerging Construction Software

With all the benefits linked to construction-focused technology and construction software, tech-experienced leadership might assume easy adoption. However, field teams may resist new software, requiring thoughtful change management.

Construction Job Costing – Avoid Consequences of Blind Procedures

With the ready availability of effective job-costing tools, the implementation of thorough construction-based job costing is essential to avoid negative consequences and improve project profitability.

A New Era for Construction and Engineering

The construction industry is one of the most regulated industries, and operations are evolving with new technologies and best practices.

Advanced Data Management – A Key Force in Effective Construction Technology

Implementing new construction technology sometimes feels a bit awkward. People seldom embrace change, but advanced data management is becoming a key force in driving effective technology adoption.

Collaborative Construction

Savvy companies in the construction industry are preparing for the latest trend – collaborative construction. This approach emphasizes teamwork and shared goals to achieve better project outcomes.

Defining an Opportune Construction Safety Moment

Safety moments come and go quickly. Don’t miss the opportunity. It typically occurs at the beginning of a shift or meeting and can set the tone for a safe work environment.

Innovative Trends in 2017 Construction Technology

When weighing in on trends of innovation in construction, it is not unusual to see rapid advancements in technology and processes that shape the industry.

Labor Sourcing in Construction

Not too long ago, small construction companies would send out a pickup truck and find day laborers to work on a construction site. The industry has evolved with new methods for sourcing labor.

Benefits of Cloud-Based Construction Solutions

The construction industry has finally taken a bold leap into cloud-based solutions, offering improved collaboration, data access, and project management.

Mobile Technology in Construction

Will mobile technology become a force in the construction industry? More and more construction professionals are utilizing mobile solutions to enhance their workflows.

Digital Construction Site Management

Digital construction site management is becoming a best practice for both public and private operations, improving efficiency and oversight.

Project Planning and Communication

Project planning within the construction industry hasn’t seen much innovation. Communication between the office and the field is often done on paper, but digital solutions are emerging.

Value of Mobile Solutions in Construction Workflows

More and more construction contractors are experiencing the value of mobile solutions in their operational workflows. These tools offer benefits such as real-time updates and improved communication.

Successful Project Bids

Successful project bids don’t come by accident. The end product may come across clear and easy to understand, but the background labor and planning are critical.

Software Implementation in Construction Businesses

Software implementation in your construction business can be a tricky process. It all comes down to who is the champion of your implementation and how the process is managed.

Construction Industry Updates

Weekly updates dive into how the impact of technology and the digital landscape are shaping the construction industry.

Review of the Construction Industry

A deeper look into the sub-groups of the industry, including the building sector and its unique challenges and innovations.

Innovations and Economic Health in Australia’s Construction Industry

A look at the changes, new innovations, and the economic health of Australia’s construction industry.

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Building Information Modelling – or BIM – is a broad term for the use of digital modelling in the construction industry, improving planning and execution.

3D Printing in Construction

3D printing is having a massive impact on the construction industry, connecting the physical and digital worlds and enabling new building methods.

Construction Trends

Keeping up to date with construction trends is important for staying competitive and innovative in the industry.

Big Data in Construction

Big Data is the result of advances in technology and innovation. Its use in construction is transforming how projects are managed and executed.

How Big Data is Transforming the Construction Industry

Advances in technology, innovation, and the accessibility of big data are moving industries forward every day. These advances are particularly impactful in construction.

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