Earned Value Management in Construction: Why Site Data Accuracy Matters
Several construction teams struggle with finances and operations behind the scenes. At first glance, things seem perfectly in place. Cost reports are updated, schedules are tracked and earned value management calculations appear to reflect steady progress. However, a closer inspection reveals something completely different. For instance, actual costs are understated due to delayed invoices, while […]
What is Modular Construction?: Everything You Need to Know
Modular construction is often marketed as the “faster way to build.” And in many cases, it truly is. It is a delivery method where buildings are manufactured in sections inside a controlled factory environment, then shipped to site and assembled. The big promise is speed. Lots of modular projects are trying to deliver 30-50% faster […]
What Is Spatial AI and Why Construction Can’t Afford to Ignore It
All construction projects begin with a well-coordinated BIM model, where the clashes are resolved and designs are approved. But once construction work actually starts on the jobsite, reality begins to shift from the original plan. For example, walls shift, installations progress unevenly, and site updates are scattered across photos, messages, and reports. The challenge here […]
Drones for Construction Projects: Benefits, Best Practices & Use Cases
On large construction sites, gaining a clear and up-to-date picture of what’s happening on the jobsite can be challenging. Most teams think that this is a data problem that they’re facing, but it is actually a visibility problem. Because walking the entire site to capture visuals can take time, conditions elsewhere will change and an […]
Construction Digitization: What is It & How its Reshaping the Industry?
Construction sites today generate enormous amounts of data, yet much of it remains scattered, underutilized, or delayed. Teams who practice manual documentation and conventional ways of monitoring still rely on images that are on several different devices, fragmented updates, and manual records. This after-the-fact reporting hampers critical decision-making and affects the project workflow adversely. The […]
Construction Risks: A Practical Guide for Contractors and Project Owners
In construction, even the most carefully planned project can run into unexpected problems. According to OSHA, construction accounts for nearly 20% of all worker fatalities in the US annually, and McKinsey reports that most large projects run 80% over budget on average. Unfortunately, these are not outlier numbers but a regular, everyday reality. A small […]
Data Center Construction: A Complete Guide
In the construction industry, data center construction is one of the most demanding projects. Even minor scheduling errors and delays here don’t just affect timelines, but they directly impact the revenue and cost budgeting of the facility. What makes data center construction even more challenging is that the issues rarely ever appear suddenly at the […]
Construction Site Inspection with AI: A Smarter Approach to Quality Control
Introduction How often have 30-minute fixes turned into several days’ of rework? In the construction business, minor goof ups are usual, but what’s problematic is the amount of time it takes to fix them. Even a small issue in the rough-in plumbing work can imply cutting out the drywall, correcting the installation, re-inspecting, and patching […]
Progress Tracking Comes to iPad: Close the Gap Between Field and Office
If you’ve ever watched a superintendent frantically scribble notes on a printout, only to hand them off to someone back at the office to enter into the system hours later, you know the problem. Field teams see progress happen in real time. But that information? It takes a detour before anyone else can see it. That changes now. […]
Voices from the Field: Shayne Piskule on using Track3D at Hensel Phelps
Back in 2024, VDC Engineer Shayne Piskule joined Hensel Phelps, taking on coordination responsibilities at the Nashville International Airport (BNA). We recently caught up with Shayne to hear how his team is using Track3D to simplify progress monitoring and strengthen coordination across trades. “At first, I was skeptical…” “When I first learned about Track3D, I […]
