Tag: construction management

September 25, 2023

Ask Architects, Engineers, CGs, and Owners about one of the most vexing elements of construction management, and they’ll likely mention the painstaking process of sifting through disparate project data. The crux of the challenge: stakeholders bring their own processes, tools, […]

May 24, 2023

Construction management software developer BuildOps has raised an additional $50 million in funding, the company announced on May 18, bringing the company’s total financial backing to $100 million. The round was led by Fika Ventures and former Twitter CEO Dick […]

October 11, 2022

Founded just five years ago, Arc Building Partners has already worked on some of the most high-profile projects in the Northeastern U.S. The 60-employee construction management firm headquartered in Western New York, with another corporate office in Morristown, N.J., relies […]

September 19, 2022

Today’s most significant project hurdles often have nothing to do with work on the jobsite. The prevalence of construction management technology has led to a boom in construction productivity but has created another problem—Data and workflow hitches are hampering project […]

May 2, 2022

The lean methodology may be the most popular construction project management methodology being adopted today. Lean construction management prioritizes customer value to drive workflows, minimize waste and optimize processes. Lean construction operations streamline processes and lead to numerous benefits. Learn […]

November 5, 2021

Construction process management is a crucial step for executing a project. It is the very basis on which a sound foundation is laid by project managers as they learn the ropes to navigate complex construction landscapes. For this, a project […]

August 11, 2021

Katara said the bill provides massive opportunities to firms in a “rising tides raise all boats” scenario. Katara called the bill “a once in a generation opportunity to do something transformative.” The bill includes billions of dollars in funding for […]

April 16, 2021

Construction’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will vary greatly by city, but will most likely begin this year, a new report from construction management firm Cumming says. The company’s Q1 construction market analysis predicts that the industry’s resurgence will return […]

February 19, 2021

Plaza Construction, a New York City-based construction management firm that has mostly focused on commercial construction in recent years, has re-launched its luxury Plaza Homes division to meet surging demand in the sector as other nonresidential contractors pile into the […]

August 12, 2020

The construction industry can be volatile and unpredictable at the best of times. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, construction work is taking a hard hit. Projects are getting delayed and even canceled as regions open and close to […]

April 1, 2020

Construction mistakes are a common occurrence and as expensive as a construction project is, any mistakes during the project can prove to be equally costly for the company. Moreover, when it comes to big projects, the last thing a contractor […]

October 28, 2019

The AirTrain project at LaGuardia, which is still undergoing an environmental review, will use the design-build-operate-maintain (DBOM) delivery method. The authority has not yet awarded the construction contract for the project. The new AirTrain at LIA could also be delivered […]

April 24, 2019

Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of construction management as CEO of Gafcon, the owner’s rep firm based in San Diego that he and wife Pam founded in 1987. Even as construction technology has […]

May 22, 2018

Ever wonder how some famous buildings might have turned out if their builders had some good 3D models during construction? Perhaps the Leaning Tower of Pisa wouldn’t lean. Maybe the Pyramids of Giza would have ample room for a gift […]

August 29, 2017

“Modernize or die.” That was the message a recent white paper published by The Farmer Review of the UK Construction Labour Model had for the construction industry. If you’ve been putting off using technology to help with construction management, you […]

May 22, 2017

If you’ve been doing building design the old-fashioned way, all that paper piling up, and the intense work that it takes to prepare it, may have you longing for a better way. As a construction manager looking for software, maybe […]

April 28, 2017

Inventory management is a crucial function of so many businesses. Think about grocery stores: When they’re out of stock, there is a direct impact on the bottom line. However, grocery stores typically have a wide enough product mix such that […]

March 30, 2017

Construction is one of the most dangerous industry sectors. Be it a fall, a mechanical malfunction, or problems with exposure, construction workers can face serious injury while on the job. A good safety management system (otherwise known as an SMS) […]

March 22, 2017

If you’re in the business of home renovation, you may have encountered a growing trend of homeowners looking to restore their properties. In fact, home restoration is becoming more popular, and it’s bringing a slew of new regulations along with […]

March 21, 2017

Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper. This award, which highlights the contributions of financial professionals to a company’s success, not only made the entire Englewood Construction team […]