Construction industry events, partnerships, and trends.
The National Asphalt Pavement Association held their annual meeting in Orlando, FL last week, where hundreds of industry leaders gathered to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the industry.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 is almost here! If you’re reading this, you’re just as excited as we are. Those new to the industry might not be familiar with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, but in short, it’s the largest construction trade show in North America, taking place every three years. This time around, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is scheduled for March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 2023 slated to be the biggest in history!
Industries like technology and construction are shaping the future of our world. However, these industries tend to be dominated by men. In 2022, only 25% of technical roles at some of the largest tech organizations were held by women. This percentage has grown by only one percent or less year-over-year. Similarly, in construction, women make up 10.9% of the workforce. These industries are slowly and steadily making progress to be more inclusive, and we’ve seen how successful it can be. Businesses are starting to understand how gender-diverse organizations can improve their bottom line. But if you’re starting and don’t know how to move forward, don’t worry; we’ve all been there! You need to start somewhere, and what’s most important is that by reading this blog, you’re making an active effort to change within your organization. So, where do we begin?
If you’re reading this, then chances are your construction document management systems could use an overhaul.
There have been many advances in construction site safety; however, one in five deaths among U.S. workers comes from the construction industry. This type of statistic tells us there is still a lot of room for improvement when it comes to safety management.
Whether you’re paving roads, building skyscrapers, or renovating an existing structure, waste is an inevitable part of any construction project. According to the EPA, construction activities across the United States generated 600 million tons of waste in 2018, which is more than double the amount of solid waste generated by municipalities.
The nature of construction often means that subcontractors are spending money on materials and supplies as the project progresses. They are often waiting for the next payment to pay off these expenses and balance their finances. In many cases, it’s not until the final payment that subcontractors can hope to make a profit.
Civil construction is an essential and valuable industry. It is responsible for connecting communities and making life easier for people and businesses across the world.
It feels like every week there’s a new story on the news about how technology is advancing a certain process. Still, the construction industry is relying on old methods to invoice, keep track of their workforce, and schedule. This is where data analytics for the construction industry comes in.
True digital transformation is a long-term commitment that affects every business sector: from recruitment and day-to-day operations to managing assets and employees. Unfortunately, there is evidence that many organizations aren’t actually taking advantage of digital solutions and processes, and few construction companies have fully digitized their operations.
