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Construction Technology
The trades are changing fast. Are you ready? Labor shortages, rising costs, and rapid tech changes are pressuring field service businesses to adapt. Simpro’s 2025 Trades Outlook Report, built with insights from 595 professionals, unpacks what’s coming next and how to prepare.
The skilled trades industry in the U.S. is facing a tough challenge. As older generations retire, the workforce faces a growing gap, leaving many job openings unfilled while the demand for skilled workers keeps rising. Chances are, you've already experienced the impact of this labor shortage firsthand. The question is, how can your business adapt to attract and retain the next generation of skilled professionals?
ChatGPT was released to the public in November of last year. Since then, the world has been buzzing about its possibilities - and its dangers. Many people speculate that ChatGPT could be the next big disrupter, like the internet and smartphones of the 90s. Why all the hype?
If you're ready to take part in establishing the changes that can stop the industry-wide construction labor shortage, start taking these steps now.
Trust is one of the most important things your construction company will ever build. You need it to be able to raise start-up funds, win clients, partner with subcontractors, and find and keep employees.
Are you a construction worker who wants to move up the ladder and progress your career? Here are some practical steps to help you become a field supervisor.
The Coronavirus was first reported in China on December 31, 2019. And the coronavirus is slowly spreading. To date, there are more than 438,000 confirmed cases in 179 countries, and almost 20,000 deaths. In response to this health crisis, world leaders and health organizations are making efforts to contain the virus and stop it from becoming a global pandemic.
On August 23, the DOL updated the Davis-Bacon Act that governs prevailing wage regulations. Here are the top changes government contractors should know.
Owners want more collaboration, transparency and innovation from GCs. Here's how using software for preconstruction can help you meet their expectations.
Plumbing industry trends are shifting now that Millennials and Gen Z make up the majority of home buyers. Here's what residential plumbers need to know.
Miscalculating overhead skews financials. It results in too-low bids, poor profit margins, and restricted cash flow. What is overhead costing your company?
As a field supervisor, it isn't enough just to teach your crew about safety protocols. You also have to instill in them a conviction that those safety protocols are a top priority. Otherwise, your team will view some safety tasks as a burden instead of a necessity.
One of the most important jobs a construction supervisor has is to train new employees. But it doesn't always feel that way. In fact, overseeing construction job training can feel like a time-suck that slows projects and gets in the way of progress.
In a recent survey , 72 percent of subcontractors say they deal with late payments on at least 40 percent of their projects. Of those, 36 percent say their payments are late 60 percent of the time.
When it comes to job costing, most small construction companies fit into one of three categories. They don’t job cost at all. They job cost, but they measure too few items to be effective. Or they go too far and measure too much. Very few go the Goldilocks route and get job costing just right. This article will show you how.
Government contracts pay well, especially if you're working for the Department of Defense. But, thanks to all the bookkeeping and accounting guidelines, Department of Defense contracts take extra administrative work to stay compliant. Audits help the Department of Defense make sure contractors are worthy of a contract before it's awarded.
CMAR projects are a great way to grow your GC firm. But you'll need strong preconstruction capabilities and the right software to deliver them. Here's how.
Smart GCs use construction lien waivers to prevent payment disputes that halt projects, disrupt cash flow and harm relationships. Learn which to use and when.
Explore key challenges created by incorrect construction specs and how construction technology can help prevent them for better risk management.
Here are 8 questions to ask before committing to a construction management software. Use them to ensure your solution can handle your company's needs.
Marketing Technology / Entrepreneurial/ eComm
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3 Ways Storytelling Fuels America's Largest Monthly Car Show. What do Kenny Rogers (a retired Major League pitcher), Michelle Beck (a small-town vocational teacher), and Magnus Walker (a famous fashion designer), have in common? They all share a passion for automobiles.
Multichannel marketing promotes messages across channels to increase reach. Here's how to do it right.
4 Reasons to Train Your Employees as Brand Ambassadors Employee advocacy is the new influencer marketing. Or, so says a new study from Sprout Social.And, as cliché as it sounds, that statement is true. Today, businesses of all sizes-from retail giants like Macy's, to smaller service-based companies like Boostability-are empowering their employees to be brand ambassadors.And they're getting incredible results because of it.
There are plenty of entrepreneurs and business owners who skydive, swim with sharks, or race cars to let off steam in their downtime. And that's great. But what if you don't want to save the adrenaline rush for your days off?
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