3 Tips to Achieve Balance Between Jobsite Productivity, Worker Autonomy + Connected Crew

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By Robert Salaj Despite the availability of digital tools for the jobsite, more than 91% of construction sites still use paper-based processes to some degree, according to a 2025 State of Construction survey by Quickbase of more than 400 construction professionals. The impact on communication and productivity is profound. For example, think about how many times a call is received from the office in search of a missing timesheet, clarification of an illegible name on a sign-in sheet or seeking additional details about an accident. From a productivity perspective, chasing down information and rekeying it can take upward of 11 … Read more

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From Trailer to Tablet: Making Schedules Work Where the Work Happens

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By Nitin Bhandari For most superintendents, the project schedule is both the north star and a constant source of frustration. It dictates everything from when concrete is poured to when drywall goes up. Yet, too often, the schedule is a dense printout in a trailer — or worse, a PDF emailed from an office far away. The gap between the schedule as planned and the schedule as lived on the jobsite is wide. A new approach — visual construction scheduling — is beginning to bridge that gap. Unlike traditional scheduling platforms, visual scheduling puts information in a format that is … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors Unveils Latest Tech Report

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its fifth-annual construction technology report, the ABC Field Tech Report, which highlights the tools and innovations shaping project sites, showcasing the possibilities and opportunities when technology transforms construction in the field. “ABC’s fifth annual construction technology report turns the spotlight to the jobsite, where field technology is driving the next stage of progress,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. “The swift advancement of this particular technology represents a new era for our industry. These leading solutions and companies display a focus on empowering the people who build our infrastructure … Read more

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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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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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