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3 Innovations that Allow for Effective Workforce Management

Construction Business Owner

And yet, in other ways, technology is allowing employers in the building trades to dramatically change the way they manage their mobile workers. In that way, the industry is still largely the same as it always has been.

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CFMA 2013 Annual Conference: What’s In It for Me?

Carol Hagen

” and fail to make the case to themselves or their employers. Much like coffee shops that jumpstart creativity and innovation, the conference offers many of the same benefits. I’m especially interested in the improvements and new product acquisitions that bring more mobility to the workforce.

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Winning Innovation Strategies for Plumbing Contractors

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected employment to grow 5% between 2020 and 2030. For example, instead of having to call the office to locate a drawing for a project, contractors can reference the most recent, up-to-date version on their mobile devices. The plumbing contracting industry continues to grow at a promising rate.

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The South Bay Construction cost reference guide: A truly innovative construction marketing application

Construction Marketing Ideas

South Bay Construction , a San Francisco-area general contractor in Campbell, CA, has adapted an already-powerful local marketing idea to the Internet and mobile communications area by redesigning its cost reference guide as a smart-phone application. south bay construction app screen shot.

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Eight factors construction contractors need to consider when buying a mobile generator

CK Power

The mobile generator you choose for your job site needs to be able to provide the dependable power your job site requires, plain and simple. And because job site applications vary so widely, mobile generator selection should be taken on a case-by-case basis. The amount of power you’ll need from your mobile generator.

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Canada Superclusters Will Promote Innovation, Economic Growth

Business Facilities

Canada is demonstrating a commitment to growing its economy and creating middle-class jobs for its citizens by moving forward with an Innovation Superclusters Initiative. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the nine successful supercluster applications during a cross-country tour.

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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology is here to save the day, though, with robotics to handle repetitive or dangerous tasks, wearable devices for tracking health and safety, quieter equipment, mobile apps and more. These advances are changing the way contractors handle construction safety, and the results are promising.