5 reasons to trust jobsite applications to cloud-based solutionsToday’s jobsites rely on any number of programs and applications to keep operations on track. From enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in the office to site monitoring and collaborating tools in the field, these digital technologies are critical to a project’s success and the safety of its […]
Read more »Smartphones, tablets, and cloud-based software are becoming standard in the construction field. And while these mobile technologies are beneficial at all stages of a project, they are particularly vital to ensuring the quality of the final product.For a look at how, we turned to Aiden Dalley, product marketing manager with Viewpoint Construction Software.Easy to build […]
Read more »It’s no secret that productivity is dipping on jobsites across the construction sector. In fact, the McKinsey Global Institute’s early 2017 report, Reinventing Construction: a Route to Higher Productivity, the stats show that the global construction industry has averaged a lackluster 1% labour productivity growth annually over the past 20 years, placing it below the […]
Read more »The construction industry faces a mass exodus of skilled talent in the coming years as industry veterans enter retirement and hang up their toolbelts for good. And as employers are well aware, the number of skilled professionals exiting the industry far outweighs the number of those willing and able to take their place. So as […]
Read more »By Greg Fry, ViewpointDigital tech adoption in construction lags behind other industries.As we look at ahead to 2018, it’s no surprise to see that virtually every industry is in the midst of a digital transformation. Businesses of every trade are adopting new digital technologies and software to increase productive and stay ahead – and construction […]
Read more »The days of managing a job site or service department with a pen and paper gone. To ensure productivity, and optimize project outcomes, firms must embrace the new digital tools of the trade. That includes construction management software that can manage the complexities of modern project and keep everyone on the same page.That said, it […]
Read more »New standard CSA Z301:24 offers a roadmap for implementing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in apprenticeship programsThe skilled trades in Canada face a significant labour shortage. Attracting individuals from equity-deserving groups can help address this shortfall, but the benefits do not end there. Building a diverse team helps broaden perspectives and open a path to […]
Read more »Vadim Kazenelson sentenced to 3.5 years in jailA supervisor jailed for a scaffolding collapse in which four men were killed and another was seriously hurt lost his bid on Tuesday to challenge his criminal-negligence conviction and 3.5-year sentence.In dismissing his appeal, Ontario’s top court agreed with the trial judge that Vadim Kazenelson had failed to […]
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