Mobile Data Capture: How It’s Changing Construction
Mobile data capture is one of the most important upgrades in the field of construction. It is not due to its technical sophistication. It addresses a very common issue faced by most project managers. Typically, field reporting involves a foreman writing notes on paper, taking some photos and finally typing out the log report which […]
What Are Common Cybersecurity Risks in Construction?
Construction cybersecurity gets to the heart of keeping the digital side of your project safe from cyber threats. And the truth is, if your team is using any combination of BIM, Procore, cloud drives, drones, GPS trackers, or even making use of WhatsApp groups for sending site updates, then you’re probably already playing a game […]
How GPS Technology in Construction Helps in Cost Reduction
GPS tracking cost reduction in construction is basically the use of real-time satellite location data and telematics to give construction teams live visibility into equipment, workers, and assets. And when you can actually see what is happening on your site in near real time, it becomes much easier to stop cost leaks before they get […]
What Is an AI-Powered Construction Progress Report? A Smarter Way to Track Site Progress
Most teams treat construction progress reporting as a formality or a means of documentation only. But how often does that actually produce any results? In reality, you need a system built on verified data that helps in tracking and communicating progress effectively. This is where AI-powered construction progress reports come into the picture. In this […]
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in Construction?
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a systematic method for identifying hazards associated with a particular task before work starts. The task is divided into individual tasks, any possible problems in each of the steps are identified, and control measures to minimize risks to an acceptable level are documented. JHA is not a generic construction […]
What is Digital Construction Management?
Digital construction management is basically the process where construction teams move away from paper-based documentation, manual data entry, and email exchanges towards managing their operations using interconnected digital technology. In contrast to operating based on an individual team member’s version of the project, digital construction management puts the project under one roof. It enables owners, […]
What Is a Submittal in Construction? The Complete Guide
If you have ever been on a job where the wrong material got installed, you already know what a submittal is without even realizing it. Because the whole point of a submittal is to stop that kind of mess before it happens. A construction submittal is basically a contractor’s way of saying: “Here’s what we’re […]
Construction Site Photo Documentation: How to Capture, Organize & Use Site Images Effectively
According to a report by PlanGrid, construction teams have been estimated to spend an average of 35% of their total time on non-productive activities, like searching for information and project details that should have been documented properly in the first place. What’s the best solution to tackle this? The answer lies with construction site photo […]
Construction Coordination: Process, Challenges and Best Practices
Construction Coordination: Process, Challenges and Best Practices Construction coordination is the continuous process of aligning trades, schedules, drawings, responsibilities and physical site conditions so construction work can proceed without avoidable conflicts. It connects decisions made during planning and coordination meetings with what crews actually build on the jobsite. A project may appear fully coordinated on […]
What Is an RFI in Construction?
Construction projects are complex. Always have been. Why? It involves hundreds of drawings, specs, schedules, trades, moving parts. And, with complexity, loads of questions come up as work progresses. One of the most important tools for resolving those questions is the RFI – Request for Information. But here is something most teams don’t realize: RFIs are […]