November 2024

Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success

ccapoccia — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:49:00 +0000

Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:49

Marcum recently published the 2024 edition of its annual construction industry survey. Every year, industry leaders respond to questions on everything from the top issues keeping them up at night to emergent trends. Marcum then collates, analyzes and distributes the results, shedding light on the thought processes of industry leaders.

Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship

ccapoccia — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:14:01 +0000

Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:14

Anna Martin needed a fresh start, one she felt she couldn’t get in her role in customer service. She took a pre-apprenticeship class and fell in love with ironworking. When she took her journeyman’s exam, she had the highest score of 27 people — and she was the only woman. Her fresh start in construction has led to fresh starts for dozens of other women. Martin is now a pre-apprenticeship program instructor for Oregon’s Union Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training program (U-PACT).

Managing Cash Flow During the Slow Season

ccapoccia — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:09:57 +0000

Managing Cash Flow During the Slow Season ccapoccia Fri, 11/15/2024 - 08:09

The very mention of fluctuating cash flow can cause anxiety for construction company owners. Without sufficient planning for a slow season, even seasoned businesses may find themselves in a cash crisis from time to time. While weather can be an obvious culprit for midsized general contractors — particularly those in nonresidential construction such as commercial, road and highway, or heavy construction — a slow season can also be related to factors such as project life cycles, regional labor shortages, or a poorly quoted or scoped job.

Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble

ccapoccia — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:57:46 +0000

Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble ccapoccia Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:57

Amy Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble, believes in the adage, “representation matters.” As a queer woman in construction, she said she never saw someone like herself in leadership roles at construction firms. She has worked both within and outside of Trimble to increase that representation.

“I think we can do a lot to encourage future generations by continuing to participate and make progress in this space,” Northcutt said. “We can show future generations that this is a space for them.”

Dozer Grade Control Improves Productivity

ccapoccia — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:07:57 +0000

Dozer Grade Control Improves Productivity ccapoccia Tue, 11/12/2024 - 08:07

Grade control systems for dozers are game-changers on construction jobsites.

Choose between a basic two-dimensional (2D) grade control system or a more sophisticated three-dimensional (3D) grade control system. These technologies can help you improve your accuracy, efficiency and productivity on rough- or fine-grading projects.

Amber Page, DEI Specialist at Fortis Construction

ccapoccia — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:54:08 +0000

Amber Page, DEI Specialist at Fortis Construction ccapoccia Mon, 11/11/2024 - 09:54

Amber Page was raised by a carpenter, but she didn’t initially enter the construction field.

“I worked in aviation for a number of years and got really burnt out,” she said. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I started working for Skanska, a construction company. I knew about them because they were building all the airports I was working in.”

Effective Fall Protection Methods for Dynamic Jobsites

ccapoccia — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:38:31 +0000

Effective Fall Protection Methods for Dynamic Jobsites ccapoccia Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:38

Every year, the same hazard reigns supreme as the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry: falls from heights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports nearly 450,000 occupational injuries related to falls annually, and those result in about 1,000 deaths. According to the Center for Construction Research & Training (CPWR), subcontractors are nearly three times more likely than general contractors to face fatal fall incidents with their workers.

Enhance Business Performance Through Team Well-Being

ccapoccia — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:14:43 +0000

Enhance Business Performance Through Team Well-Being ccapoccia Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:14

The well-being of team members is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. As someone who has spent years in leadership roles in human resources, I’ve come to understand that our people are our greatest asset. Their health, happiness and overall satisfaction directly impact our company’s performance and longevity. It’s a simple yet profound truth: When we prioritize the well-being of our team members, we set the stage for sustainable business success.

What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App?

ccapoccia — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:18:51 +0000

What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App? ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 15:18

Ryan Stryker
President
Stryker Construction Inc.

Buildertrend and STACK CT are tied for first place as my favorite software tools. Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. It keeps our team and clients on the same page, ensuring smooth operations.

Digital Threats Lurk Around Every Corner. Do You Know How to Stay Safe?

ccapoccia — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:44 +0000

Digital Threats Lurk Around Every Corner. Do You Know How to Stay Safe? ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 08:37

For the construction industry — long plagued by lagging productivity — the growing availability and accelerating adoption of technology have been hugely beneficial.

In fact, improved productivity has been only one of the advantages. Construction’s tech-driven transformation has been marked by improved safety; better collaboration and communication; cost reductions; smarter and more efficient operations and services; and more cost-effective and sustainable construction practices.