Project Uptime
Project Uptime
The Economics of VR Construction Training
March 28, 2018
This could be a good time to consider introducing VR into your construction training programs. The prices of many of virtual reality headsets are coming down and you can even pick...
[INFOGRAPHIC] Construction Machines: The Big 5 Earth Movers
March 27, 2018
You can’t build much of anything without moving earth and/or materials. That’s where earthmoving equipment comes in. These are the “big boys” of the equipment world, ubiquitous on...
OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Rule: 7 Things to Know About Form 300A
By Marianne Wait | March 27, 2018
OSHA is on a mission to improve the tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. Last year it issued a rule that certain employers, including many construction companies, have to...
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
March 27, 2018
Proper preparation can help minimize loss and keep workers safe. You can’t magically turn a hurricane away from your jobsite. But careful preparation well in advance of a hurricane...
How Does Your Construction Equipment Utilization Compare?
By Marianne Wait | March 27, 2018
Excavators, dozers and other pieces of heavy construction equipment are the workhorses of every construction site. And those workhorses don’t come cheap. That’s why optimizing...
6 Tips for Implementing an Effective Design-Build Process
March 20, 2018
Design-bid-build is slowly making way for design-build, a project delivery method that allows projects to happen faster and often saves money in the process. Under design-build, t...
4 Award-Winning Wastewater Projects
March 19, 2018
They may not be glamorous, but projects that enhance wastewater treatment are essential to the health and well-being of every community. These four award winners employed...
Using 360-Degree Cameras to Boost Productivity
March 14, 2018
By taking reality capture to the next level, these cameras can speed up documentation and decision making. Small, easy-to-use 360-degrees cameras have arrived. Equipped with...
The Future of Autonomous Construction Vehicles
By Marianne Wait | March 14, 2018
Autonomous construction vehicles are already at work on some jobsites, and more are coming soon. These machine are performing or will perform relatively simple tasks such as...
Use of Prefabrication Predicated to Soar, Especially in Certain Regions
By Marianne Wait | March 14, 2018
According to a new survey, prefab is becoming the name of the game in at least four sectors. The benefits of prefabrication are many. It saves time and money. It helps reduce the...