One Million Construction & Manufacturing Job Openings threaten delays in CHIPS
With 57% of labor wasted on sloppy processes, Lean Construction methods will help reduce the impact. America’s shortage of skilled
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Author: Dan Fauchier
Artificial intelligence and the future of modular and pre-fab construction
“Building plans could be optimized for the capabilities of specific manufacturers,” John McMullen of the Modular Building Institute says. “The
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Trade contractors spent $97B more than planned in 2022
Inflation and increasing labor and material costs impacted subcontractors’ profitability in 2022, according to the third National Subcontractor Market Report
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How to Measure Onboarding Success
Let’s ponder 4 ways to measure the success of onboarding any individual: Connection (Relatedness) Commitment (Sense of Ownership) Contribution (Autonomy)
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Every Moment Is a Window to Learning
Continuous Improvement is fed by continuous learning: From mistakes, ours and others’. From reading short, shared thoughts like this. From
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17 PreCon Outputs
We’ve covered “When Should PreCon Begin?” and “Who and What Should PreCon Include?” Now from our 75+ world-wide experts, from
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Who and What Should PreCon Include?
“We do not win on the project – we win in PreConstruction.” – Jason Schroeder On a sliding scale, the
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When does PreCon Begin?
LOOKING BACKThe term “Preconstruction” (“PreCon” for short) is vague and its meaning and content has been evolving over the decades.
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Analysis of Industry Pressures Predicts Shift to Lean Construction Is a Key
“As the global market continues to be pressured from new events including recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical
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4 Minute Time-lapse Video: EWR’s $2.7B Terminal A
One million square feet with 33 gates. The EWR Terminal A project is the largest design-build in New Jersey history,
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