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The Portfolio.

A curated collection of published writings, articles, and video content — covering AI leadership, business communications, and the construction industry.

Writings

Engineering News Record

Electrical Contractors Adopt Modern Software in Training Revamp

In a move to keep up with the times, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently revamped its apprenticeship training program to include modern project management software that is becoming ubiquitous on today's construction sites. "In our area of the country, electronic documentation is becoming the predominant method of construction, so we want to be sure that our apprentices coming out of the program have all the necessary skills to continue that trend," says Rod Belisle, Director at NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland, Ore. "We are also offering our new technology-focused curriculum to journeyman who are being incorporated into a crew, handed an iPad and aren't familiar with what that next step is."

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Wetland Documentation App Seeks to Speed Environmental Evaluations

Building on or near wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas is a known challenge in construction. Keeping up on local, state and federal regulations takes effort, and most wetlands assessment work is traditionally very low tech, conducted with clipboards and pens. But a new app seeks to automate much of the wetlands evaluation process and then instantly populate the relevant forms and documentation. "We equip customers with better tools to gather data which provide automatic calculations and look-up tools needed to make decisions in real-time, in the field," says Jeremy Schewe, Ecobot cofounder and chief scientific officer.

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Promising Rubber-Tracked Asphalt Compactor Falls Short

It's been a rocky road for an unusual asphalt compactor design that once showed clear signs of outperforming traditional compactors. The Ministry of Transportation Ontario had been very keen on the new compaction method, which uses a rubber track instead of a steel drum roller. But poor performance during official tests have derailed the initiative. The compactor, called AMIR TRAK, is the creation of Abd El Halim, former professor at the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. The ministry has worked with Halim, along with general contractor Tomlinson Group, to test the machine alongside traditional compactors.

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Stretching Your Productivity: Must-Have Compact Equipment Attachments

Mini excavators, skid steer loaders and compact track loaders are the Swiss Army knives of the construction industry, because they can be equipped with many different attachments and work in many different environments, especially tight spaces. According to research company, Allied Analytics LLP: The global compact construction equipment market size in 2016 was $6,250 million, and is projected to reach $9,438 million in 2023, which translates into a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2 percent. The popularity of compact equipment on construction sites continues to grow as manufacturers make each new generation more powerful.

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4 Tips to Cut Unnecessary Costs on the Jobsite

Large construction projects come with large price tags that seem to increase as the project progresses. Cutting unnecessary jobsite costs and taking advantage of the below time-saving tips will help you boost your profit. Rework, manual labor, and using printed documents, and supplies are the four biggest unnecessary expenses on construction sites. Rework happens when something is constructed incorrectly or in the wrong place, so crews must complete the tasks again to complete them correctly. Rework adds time to your schedule, because now crews have to do at least double the work.

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6 Wearables Enhancing Construction Worker Safety

Construction wearable technology is becoming trendy on job sites all over due to its ability to enhance safety as well as comfort for workers. Once a novelty in the industry, wearable construction technology has become a part of everyday life for construction professionals. Hard hats, shoes and other construction gears have become multi-faceted thanks to their merging with technology. These wearables are making job sites a safer and more productive place to work. Here are some new products you should consider testing at your job site, from 360-degree safety lights to smart posture sensors.

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Linarc

Choosing the Right Project Management Software for the Job

Construction software apps are increasing in popularity. The potential of this software to help contractors communicate, collaborate, track, and inform is too beneficial to ignore. There are many options available from high-end to common to general to niche. How can you choose the right project management software for the job? The first quality of a good project management app is ease of use. People are more likely to do something if it's easy. You should easily see the status of tasks from an easy-to-read dashboard. And easily create reports and map out your construction workflow process.

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Five Major Construction Productivity Killers According to Project Managers

Productivity issues have been plaguing the construction industry for decades. Many construction projects experience significant schedule and cost overruns due to one or more of these top five productivity killers according to project managers across the US. Numerous project managers have cited the lack of equipment as one of their leading productivity killers. Either the needed equipment is at another site, or there's a lack of availability in the market. Interruptions to supply chains create delays in manufacturing schedules, leading to long wait times for equipment. Heavy equipment, such as excavators and loaders, can have lead times approaching 12 months.

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How Project Managers Address Their Top 3 Challenges

Project managers have often said each project is unique. However, there are some constants from job site to job site. Project managers consistently rank staying on schedule, staying on budget, and managing as-builts as three of their top project management challenges. Improve your project management skills by learning these tips for staying on schedule, staying on budget, and managing as-builts. According to a McKinsey & Company study, 77 percent of all construction sites experience significant delays. And almost all projects that go over schedule also go over budget.

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7 Ways to Avoid Rework on Construction Projects

Rework may be a regular part of many construction projects—especially larger ones. But that doesn't mean every project manager shouldn't pay close attention to why rework happens and how avoiding it can significantly add to your company's bottom line. Consider the findings of Navigant Consulting. After reviewing more than a dozen studies on rework in the construction industry, they calculated rework had a direct impact cost between 4% and 6% of total project costs. Rework was also the cause of 52.1% of the overall cost growth on construction projects.

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5 Strategies Construction Companies Can Employ to Attract Talent

There are two major shortages affecting the construction industry: building supplies and labor. In the final quarter of 2021, the Houzz Renovation Barometer showed more than nine in 10 construction businesses were experiencing moderate to severe skilled labor shortages. And, according to data compiled from a survey distributed by the Associated General Contractors of America, six in 10 contractors are experiencing project delays due to worker shortages. Every day you add to the time it takes to complete a construction project, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars are being added to the project price tag.

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What is the Most Important Data to Track on Construction Projects?

In the age of information, data is becoming increasingly important. Whether you're an architect, engineer, construction superintendent, or project manager, data can help to improve collaboration, productivity, and efficiency from the back office to the jobsite. Many in construction companies are discovering a wide range of benefits from data, such as improved safety, greater compliance, the implementation of green solutions, and establishing performance and predictive trends for future project planning. The construction industry is also re-examining the data they collect and asking questions. How do you collect data? How can data help to complete projects sooner?

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Photography

Volvo articulated dump truck and excavator

Construction crew in front of Volvo loader

John Deere skid steer near paving equipment

Invictus Games Toronto 2017 — aerial lift

Kubota mini excavator on renovation site

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