It is generally agreed that motivation is the key factor for generating higher production levels. A well-motivated workforce greatly influences the operational efficiency, especially in production-intensive industries like manufacturing and construction. Since the construction industry is highly labor dependent, it is essential to not only keep your team well-managed but…
The Most Important Thing About Training Estimators in 2020
2020 has thrown us a curveball with the pandemic, changing the way we manage our construction projects and businesses. Any change mandated by OSHA (like social distancing on the job site, Covid19 daily checks, etc…) that define daily requirements and the way crews work will change productivity. How do you…
How Do You Win More Bids?
I love the adage “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” by Peter Drucker. It’s an important message about defining what success means for your company. What is the difference between a winning and a losing bid? I wish the answer were as simple as just “pricing”. The…
How are we going to get through 2020?
The pandemic continues to change the construction economy in ways economists will be studying for decades. There is no silver bullet to solve worksite issues, all we have are people, process, and tools to solve the challenges of social distancing, supplier slowdowns, uncertain project schedules, a workforce susceptible to the…
Download the new eBook: Know When to Hire, When to Fire: Capacity Planning in Construction
Capacity planning is at the core of good project management; having the right resources scheduled at the right time can determine project success. Understanding your capacity needs will determine when you need to hire more people and when you may need to let them go.
Download the new eBook: Estimating Full Circle
Your estimates are the first line of defense in protecting your profit margin. They impact your project budgets. Download the eBook now!
CrewBuilder by TrenLot, Inc. Selected by Shadow Ventures for Startup Spotlight
Please join us with Shadow Ventures for TrenLot’s Startup Showcase on May 7th at 3:00 PM Eastern (noon Pacific). The CrewBuilder solution will be showcased by Shadow Lab’s community. “We are thrilled to once again participate in the premier Construction Tech Community at Shadow Labs”, said Greg Howard, Co-founder at…
Is Your Construction Company Paying Too Much for Insurance?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PAYING TOO MUCH FOR INSURANCE One of the things every smart company must have is insurance, it’s simply the cost of doing business. Why do we need it? It’s simply to protect you by reducing the risk to a company if something goes wrong.…
Capacity Planning in Construction: How to balance your project pipeline and people
Capacity planning is at the core of good project management, having the right resources scheduled at the right time can make the difference between a profitable project and a loss. Keeping everything together is challenging, but it’s required to keep your projects and company profitable. By its definition capacity planning…
Does Your Company Have a Culture of Safety That Reduces Costs and Increases Profit?
Every manager is responsible for setting and enforcing business culture expectations. At the top of every successful company’s priority list is safety. Setting a company culture starts at the top and starts with clear policies and procedures that are supported and enforced down the line. Having the right tools to…