3 Strategies to Bridge Experience Gaps on the Jobsite

Lessons learned from systematic approach to knowledge sharing By: Josh Young The construction industry faces a critical challenge: Valuable lessons learned on one project often don’t make it to the next, leading to repeated mistakes and lost institutional knowledge. As experienced workers approach retirement, this knowledge transfer problem becomes even more urgent. The following are three proven strategies to bridge experience gaps and create a culture of continuous learning. Tip 1: Implement regular jobsite lessons learned meetings The strategy: Incorporate structured lessons learned sessions into your regular meeting schedule to capture insights while they’re fresh and actionable. How it works: … Read more

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5 Ways 2020 Changed the Way We Build

By Rachael Farr At the onset of 2020, construction firms felt optimistic for the year ahead. Demand for construction was high, and industry challenges seemed predictable. Construction leaders were confident, until COVID-19 spread across the nation. While “pandemic” may have been Miriam-Webster’s 2020 Word of the Year, it was “flexibility” for construction teams. In many ways, the pandemic changed building by accelerating innovation, requiring a greater reliance on technology and adding a new dimension to workplace safety. General contracting and construction management firm Robins & Morton was among the many companies that had to quickly develop procedures and protocols in … Read more

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