How the Pandemic Highlights Growth Opportunities, Efficiencies in the Field

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By Phil Bouthillette Speed is one of the great differentiators in our industry. Before COVID-19 hit, construction firms of all sizes were building and fine-tuning a better mousetrap for scheduling and logistics management that would allow them to gain a competitive edge, and win new business. But the pandemic has upended traditional jobsite workflows and functions, with many well laid-out plans having to be shelved and the ability to improvise and rapidly pivot now a more valuable commodity than ever. Before tackling how to adapt and evolve, construction superintendents must have a clear view of the playing field they now … Read more

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A Chat with Wilma Massena, Superintendent at ORIGIN Construction

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Asking for help, keeping everyone happy keys to success By Chris Maday Schmidt Wilma Massena, a seven-year veteran, is a superintendent with ORIGIN Construction. He’s passionate for the construction industry, with heavy strengths in time management, attention to detail and growing relationships with both clients and subcontractors. Join Construction Superintendent as Massena discusses how a career in construction “found” him, top lessons learned and tips to get the job done. (Q) How did an education in marketing and management lead to a career in the construction industry? Essentially, the construction industry found me. I was having a tough time landing … Read more

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DEWALT Launches Jobsite WiFi Access Points Built for Construction

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DEWALT recently launched its Jobsite WiFi Access Points (DCT100), which are made in the USA with global materials and built to withstand tough construction site conditions. Because reliable internet access is a necessity on residential and commercial construction sites of any size, DEWALT Jobsite WiFi Access Points utilize the user’s existing ISP to provide jobsite wireless internet coverage. With an operating temperature of -4 F to 122 F, the Access Points are IP67 rated to protect against dust and water submersion. In addition, the Jobsite WiFi mobile app, coming soon, will provide detailed steps to guide users through the simple … Read more

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Jobsight Software Offers Complete Aerial Project Tracking

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Hangar recently launched Jobsight, a software solution for acquiring, presenting and analyzing insights from aerial data on construction sites over time. With a user-friendly interface and a suite of processed, insight-rich aerial data products, the software keeps a visual archive of construction projects for improved project management, communication and processes. It allows clients to view aerial data such as photos, videos and high-resolution orthomosaic maps of sites, over the life of a project. Clients can also annotate, share, measure and export that data for integration into their workflows.

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