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How to lead distributed teams in the engineering and construction industries

How to lead distributed teams in the engineering and construction industries It’s no secret we are in an era of steady technological change. This combined with a growing need to conduct our work in the absence of the traditional office…

Here’s why lean construction techniques still can’t scratch the surface

Here’s why lean construction techniques still can’t scratch the surface Taiichi Ohno ‘Stand in that circle and watch the process.’ Engineering Manager ‘Here?’ Yes. Now what? Think for yourself. How long for? Until you see it. See what? The waste.…

Enabling improved construction project controls. If not now, when?

Enabling improved construction Project Controls, if not now, when? Today’s Owner and EPC Companies are frequently dealing with significant budget overruns and schedule delays, placing significant pressure on them to adopt project controls strategies which better fit their company and…

Your construction dispute resolution process is missing: Here’s the evidence

Your construction dispute resolution process is missing: Here’s the evidence Every little claim is a legal battle. Time, dates, photos, evidence. Whoever has the better records of the construction work wins. As a General Contractor, responsible for delivering the largest…

Construction project management software

Dear general contractors, stop building construction management software

Dear general contractors, stop building construction management software. During the web boom of the early 2000s, companies like Aconex, QA Software (Team Binder) and Procore launched onto the scene with new document management systems to significantly improve the way a…