Employing a Collaborative Approach to Site Theft Prevention

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By Dan Boivin Fluctuations in pricing, market conditions and a variety of other external factors often create uncertainties for construction contractors and suppliers. However, one thing remains consistent throughout the ups and downs: project teams must remain flexible and innovative to stay ahead of potential challenges, particularly site theft. While current economic conditions, such as supply chain disruption, increased taxes or parts manufacturing issues affect the types of materials and equipment that would-be thieves target, the threat of both internal and external theft is always present. Building materials, hand tools and heavy equipment are among the most stolen items, and … Read more

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Facility Grid Expands Operational Readiness Platform

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Facility Grid has unveiled major enhancements to its Operational Readiness Platform. The company’s OR enables construction professionals — including Cx providers and general and trade contractors — to track, verify and report on the status of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in real time, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders and delivering instant access to essential information for decision-making and keeping projects on track. According to the 2024 Construction and Hiring Business Outlook report, 53% of commercial construction firms have experienced delays or project abandonment, due to unforeseen costs and rework during the later stages of the project. Facility Grid’s … Read more

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IFS Reveals Construction Project Performance Hampered by Lack of Standardized Processes

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New research from IFS reveals productivity issues not only impact the bottom line, but hold construction and engineering businesses back from true digital transformation. The study, surveying 825 global construction and engineering leaders, shows almost half (41%) of all construction and engineering projects overrun on both budgets and target completion dates. With most (54%) projects also failing to meet anticipated margins. Too many non-integrated business solutions When asked how many software systems they use to manage their business and projects, respondents on average use nine separate software systems, hinting that unnecessarily complicated tech stacks are a critical fault in project … Read more

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4 Ways Construction Technology Drives Efficient Jobsite Communication

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By Doug Seyler A jobsite is a bustling operation, and a well-orchestrated approach to managing it is crucial for success. With numerous activities taking place simultaneously and sequentially, everyone from the superintendents and project managers, to the laborers and equipment operators, must understand their role and execute it in the most coordinated manner possible. Data sharing is key, so all groups have the right data – accurate and updated – at the right time. Connected site technology, such as collaborative software applications and tools that connect the digital and physical components of a project, deliver the communication needed for safe, … Read more

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Poettker Construction Field Tests New Drone Program

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Poettker Construction has launched a drone program to enhance pre-project planning, improve construction visibility, boost safety measures and increase operations efficiencies. During testing, the new program has been a great asset during preconstruction. With drone technology, Poettker takes aerial images of potential projects, then places the proposed building plan onto the site. This helps clients better understand possible building placements on a property. The risk management department has also seen significant benefits with this program, as drones can quickly cover large areas and gather high-quality data. This enables the creation of a comprehensive data collection, including 3D models, thermal scans, … Read more

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