Tag: firms
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4 HR Mistakes Small Construction Firms Can Easily Avoid
Running a small construction business? You’ve already got enough on your plate—tight deadlines, change orders, weather delays, and that one guy who always forgets his hard hat. HR probably feels like something you’ll get to “later.” But here’s the problem: ignoring HR issues doesn’t make them go away. In fact, it’s usually how they start.…
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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Five things construction firms need to know about the new Fair Payment Code
Many construction firms were signatories to the PPC, but most had signed up when bidding for contracts and forgotten about the commitment they had made. Many were not engaging with the PPC, the person who had championed joining the PPC had moved on, there was no ownership, and firms were no longer complying. View the…
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How Commercial Construction Firms Can Attract High-Value Clients
Attracting high-value clients in commercial construction requires a clear strategy, an eye for opportunity, and the ability to showcase value beyond price. In today’s market, businesses want trustworthy partnerships, which means building bonds with companies that boast a solid reputation and communicate well while consistently delivering quality. How do you position your firm as their…
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How Commercial Construction Firms Can Attract High-Value Clients
Attracting high-value clients in commercial construction requires a clear strategy, an eye for opportunity, and the ability to showcase value beyond price. In today’s market, businesses want trustworthy partnerships, which means building bonds with companies that boast a solid reputation and communicate well while consistently delivering quality. How do you position your firm as their…
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Trial against four firms over care home fire collapses
Alex Waller, chief fire officer, said: “Following extensive legal submissions heard over the first two days of the trial, unfortunately, it became clear this morning (7 May) that there would be no realistic prospect of securing convictions. After carefully considering legal advice, regrettably we have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw our prosecution case…
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Architecture Firms vs Freelancers: Which is Right for You?
Picking between architecture firms and freelance architects can hit like a ton of bricks, especially with a dream project riding on the call. Each route dishes out its own flavor of strengths, perfectly seasoned for different needs, budgets, and big ideas. Firms roll in with teamwork and hefty resources, while freelancers sling flexibility and a…
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4 contech firms up their AI offerings
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From smart payment systems to cameras that recognize onsite equipment and autonomous drywall robots, construction technology startups and stalwarts have been infusing artificial intelligence into their latest solutions. Here are four AI-infused new releases and offerings to…
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The Tech Divide: How Construction Firms Embrace Emerging Technologies
A new study from the University of Sydney’s School of Engineering analyzes how digital tools shape construction practices in Australia. The research examined how three tiers of companies and various roles within those companies see the present and future of emerging technologies. An observation that stands out is that the smallest companies rate the importance…
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Large construction firms expand backlogs as smaller firms struggle
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction backlog declined to 8.3 months in February, down about 1% from January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Feb. 20 to March 5. Work in builders’ pipelines fell for contractors…