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Building a top-notch construction management team can be challenging. Everyone has a different personality and understanding of how and what to do. Some people work better independently, and some are ...

Construction projects are a complex activity and require a great deal of planning before the project starts, during the build phase, and handover. Project managers can use the critical path ...

Maximize Project Productivity and Profitability While no two construction projects are the same, they all require significant resources, time, and money. The success of your construction project hinges on the ...

Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Tracking KPIs for Construction Companies Key Performance Indicators for a construction project manager are a pathway to achieve operative finesse across job site tasks ...

Addressing Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates Among U.S. Workers, Particularly High Risk in Construction Content Warning: This post discusses suicidal feelings. The content of this article may be upsetting to ...

In today’s technology-driven landscape, data analytics is crucial to organizational excellence. Data analytics can help solve many problems, including mismanagement, cost overruns, budgeting, low ROI, and quality control issues. Often, ...

If you work in the construction industry, you’re no stranger to challenges and risks that can impact project outcomes and the efficiency of construction projects. While some losses are easily ...

They—whoever “they” are—always say to prepare for the unexpected. This is especially true when preparing for a new construction site project. In addition to keeping employees safe on the worksite ...

Effective preconstruction planning lays the foundation for successful construction projects. In today's dynamic construction landscape, project owners have two primary approaches: leveraging construction planning software or taking a manual project-planning ...

In the fast-paced construction world, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget is a top priority. From the initial phases of a construction project to the final deliverables, there’s ...

It’s no secret that construction management has become increasingly complex and multifaceted. In our fast-paced digital age, project managers can no longer rely on various standalone applications and manual data ...

The Best Construction Management Software For Your Business: A Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide Digital software is revolutionizing the construction industry.  Construction management software streamlines operations improves team connectivity, and reduces costs—making ...

Five Construction Project Management Pro Tips: Maximize Efficiency at Your Company Efficiency in construction projects is vital for financial success, client satisfaction, environmental responsibility, safety, risk management, and maintaining a ...

Unifying Construction Operations: Maximizing Efficiency with Linarc's All-in-One Management Software Construction management software is a digital tool designed to assist construction teams in effectively managing their projects. Specifically tailored to ...

Improving Construction Safety Management in a Digital Era Harnessing the Benefits of Technology for Construction  Management Adopting new strategies and new practices can help construction companies remain competitive in the ...

The Importance of Safety for Construction Workers Safety Tips and Strategies Construction site safety can be jeopardized in many ways. It is not a one person job, it’s the duty ...

Beyond Compliance: How to Build a Culture of Safety on Your Construction Site Construction sites can look and feel like organized chaos to the general public as many different types ...

Efficient document management helps you complete your projects safely, on time, and within budget. However, traditional document management methods are no longer viable in today's complex and fast-paced business environment. ...

Without a solid document management strategy, the volume of documents you need to track can be overwhelming. These 5 tips can help. From blueprints, permits, and submittals to RFIs, change ...

Document management might not sound very magical, but it can be. With the right tools and approach, your document management strategy can supercharge your productivity and improve your team's safety, ...

Contractors rely on many different construction KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure project and business success.  KPI categories include financial performance, productivity, quality control, schedule performance, and customer satisfaction. But ...

The preconstruction phase can make or break your project. Why? Because preconstruction is the only time during the project lifecycle when you can make changes to the design, timeline, or ...

Need help crafting a comprehensive scope of work for your next construction project? Here are the facts: Poor preconstruction planning and project scope definition are significant causes of expensive changes, ...

Construction submittals are an essential element in every construction project. They ensure that contractors provide and install quality products, materials, and services and that the completed project fulfills the design ...

Construction management software is a broad term for an integrated system of software programs and mobile apps designed to manage the flow of critical information during the construction process. The ...

Effective construction budget control is a top priority for successful project managers. Controlling the budget for a construction project requires significant planning and oversight throughout all phases of the project. ...

Contractors: Looking for the right construction management software to manage your crews, projects, and business? Find the perfect solution for managing multiple jobs, allocating resources, deploying your skilled workforce, and ...

Change orders are an essential part of any construction project. But not all design changes, scope, or schedule modifications justify a change order. Let’s look at five situations that change ...

Construction submittals are an essential element of every construction project. And yet the submittal process can take a lot of time. And that makes the submittal process worthy of investigation. ...

Love them or hate them, construction RFIs (Request for Information) are part of your job. As a project manager, you will likely have to respond to several of them during ...

From access change orders to value-engineered substitution requests, it's essential to know the ins and outs of change orders in every type. Let’s review the different types of change orders, ...

Construction RFIs (Request for Information) are critical for effective communication and problem-solving during every construction phase, from preconstruction planning to project completion. Architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors rely on ...

Construction professionals know that change orders are a fact of life on any construction project.  No matter how well planned and carefully budgeted, there will always be circumstances, site conditions, ...

A Request For Proposal (RFP) and a Request For Quote (RFQ) are very similar, and many use the terms interchangeably, but these two processes are not the same. They both ...

Securing zoning approvals and building permits are critical steps in the preconstruction process. Delays here will set your project back weeks or even months, so it’s important to know what ...

Supply chain management has become increasingly challenging for the construction industry. Transportation costs have increased steadily since the pandemic. And many building materials are entirely out of stock or have ...

Creating a construction budget is integral to the preconstruction process, but the construction budgeting process begins long before that. A comprehensive construction budget includes all the costs associated with the ...

Construction workers are the backbone of one of the world's largest and most important industries.  Their hard work, dedication, and skills bring new ideas to life, and they build and ...

General contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, and licensed trades are the workhorses of the construction industry. Some may use these terms interchangeably, but each contractor type has distinct roles and responsibilities. ...

The preconstruction phase is the most crucial step in the construction process and sets the stage for successful project completion. Hands down, if your project’s going sideways, it’s always because ...

Workforce development in the construction industry used to mean apprenticeships, trade schools, and good old-fashioned On-the-Job Training (OJT). Very few construction companies had active outreach programs for recruiting new talent. ...

Choosing the most effective project management methodology depends on several factors. Project scope Size and complexity Available resources The project goals Skills and experience of the project team Project delivery ...

Project integration management is an often overlooked knowledge area in project management methodology, which can be a mistake. Here's why. Project integration management is the sole overarching knowledge area for ...

The construction RFI is an essential component of the construction process. RFIs give project stakeholders a dedicated channel to ask questions, clarify design details, and seek guidance. Sometimes an RFI ...

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a powerful tool for construction project management. By identifying the essential tasks required to finish the project on time, CPM can help project managers ...

Project management information systems (PMIS) help busy construction professionals create, collect, store, and control the flow of information related to their projects. Moreover, owners and project managers can analyze the ...

A construction program manager guides your project delivery teams and brings consistency to project execution across your portfolio. So, the question is, does your construction firm have a strategic vision, ...

According to this 2021 KPMG study, engineering and construction (E&C) firms who invested in technology-driven project portfolio management (PPM) systems emerged from the pandemic in much better condition than their ...

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 ...

Your organization's future depends on the enterprise risk management system you put in place and the team you choose to run it. That's a lot of pressure. As you plot ...

The fragmented nature of construction makes resource management a never-ending battle, even for the most seasoned professionals.  Fortunately, technology is transforming the industry and providing much-needed relief. See how tech ...

When project managers make mistakes, it can lead to cost and schedule overruns, decreased revenue, legal trouble, and more. Here are the top five project manager errors: 1. Produce inaccurate estimates ...

Business process automation (BPA) uses advanced technology to eliminate repetitive tasks, so your team can focus on the work that matters.  That sounds good, but what does it mean? Let’s ...

The practice of Business Process Management (BPM) involves analyzing and optimizing the processes that achieve specific business objectives. These processes are the sequences of interdependent tasks that ultimately produce value ...

More and more industries are turning to data management to improve safety, operational efficiency, and productivity and to maximize profit.  The construction industry is no different.  Billions of dollars in ...

The digital transformation of the construction industry is building momentum.  Billions of dollars in investment capital are creating new hardware and software systems for construction to improve the metrics of ...

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 ...

Everyone in the industry uses construction management software to plan, manage and run their construction projects –even you. Your software may be a standalone system or a cobbled-together tangle of ...

Construction RFIs are an integral part of every project. When questions arise, conflicts appear, and site conditions change, contractors and their subcontractors don’t have the authority to modify the design ...

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 a construction project is a complex task. Most projects experience significant delays and cost overruns. The best construction management software can alleviate a lot of problems. Web-based construction software ...

With Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), preconstruction planning includes the team-building, project conception phase, feasibility, design, engineering, and preliminary planning activities required for a project before construction begins.  In a Design-Bid-Build ...

Chasing productivity in construction can feel like a losing battle. Subcontractors often can’t keep their commitments, equipment is never where you need it, and material deliveries show up unannounced, late, ...

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Design-Build, and collaborative project delivery systems are solving the construction productivity dilemma. Recent studies predict these collaborative project delivery methods will become ...

Project delivery systems have to change if the industry is going to solve the construction productivity dilemma. Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Lean Construction are three ...

How do you know when expectations are unrealistic when managing a construction project? Construction sites are collaborative by nature, and each party has their own agenda. The customer wants something; ...

Part II of our series on construction productivity explores the many elements that make the construction industry unique, challenging, and primed for disruption.  Basic building processes haven’t changed in decades, ...

Construction productivity figures have been stagnant for years.  But what if you could significantly improve your team’s productivity with just a few minor changes? And what if you can do ...

I started my career in construction the way most others do; I hired on with whoever would take me.  I had no experience or formal training. But I did have ...

Improvements to construction safety have been slow in coming.  Before the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act of 1916, employers had no financial incentive to protect their workforce. As a result, safety ...

Historically, construction safety measures have been reactive. Whenever injuries or fatalities occur, we’ve called these events accidents or tragedies.  And if enough accidents and tragedies kill or injure construction workers, ...

Content Warning: This post discusses suicidal feelings. The content of this article may be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know is stressed and struggling, please speak ...

This article is the first in a series of articles addressing the importance of construction safety, mental health awareness, and physical well-being for you, your stakeholders, and your construction teams.  ...

A construction project manager needs to be organized. There are too many documents, details, and deadlines to keep in your head. And if you don’t organize those things, you’ll never ...

The construction companies of the past accomplished some amazing things with simple tools and a ton of determination and grit. They built towering skyscrapers, the Panama Canal, and the “impossible” ...

The growing list of architectural, engineering, and construction firms investing in construction management software shows no signs of slowing down. A study by Allied Market Research predicts the Architectural Engineering ...

These are the construction project management tools you need to know about if you intend to work as a project manager for a general contractor or construction management (CM) firm ...

Software isn’t new to construction project management. The Munich-based Nemetschek Group began providing digital solutions to the construction industry in the early-1960s. What is new, however, is the investment engineering ...

"Construction project management is a professional service that provides a project’s owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function (CMMA)." Construction project managers have ...

This article was originally published on August 5, 2022, and updated on February 8, 2023 Research from Mckinsey & Company promises that collaboration in construction is the key to the ...

Recruiting and retaining qualified workers has been a significant post-pandemic challenge for the construction industry. As a result, many contractors ask themselves, “How will we keep our current workforce happy ...

Construction management software is leading the industry into the future. Learn how you can complete more projects on time and on budget with this breakthrough technology. The digital transformation is ...

Learn how to optimize your construction workflow to prevent costly delays.  Construction projects are full of uncertainties. Shortages in the global supply chain and the lack of skilled labor only ...

Controlling cost overruns are a challenging premise for every construction project -Having a risk management plan is essential A construction project is an expensive undertaking with a high risk of ...

We often assume the best way to get ahead is through competition.  That mindset is true in construction, where projects are won or lost based on a competitive bidding structure. ...

As construction operations grow in complexity, so does the need for agile, flexible systems to manage their workflows. To conquer this challenge, many organizations are turning to construction workflow management ...

Is it possible to build a delay-proof construction schedule?  Probably not. Delays are inevitable in construction. There are forces beyond our control that derail even the most well-thought out plans.  ...

According to a recent Deloitte survey, engineering and construction (E&C) executives are investing heavily in technology. Nearly 40% of their operating budgets. The push is to move away from a ...

Inefficiencies continue to plague the construction industry. But there is a solution. In fact, the future of construction (and your business) may just rely on it: Collaborative digital transformation. By working ...

Construction is a competitive industry. But new technology and cloud-based collaborative software promise a simple, easy-to-use solution. And when shared with your construction team, this software could also be your ...

Complexities of construction projects ask for collaborative communication, leadership, and planning - Linarc explains this approach and why it is beneficial A construction project requires collaboration among its stakeholders. It ...

Optimizing equipment idle time is easier with collaborative construction management - Discover how to increase jobsite productivity and enhance profitability with equipment tracking Equipment idle time is a term often ...

Construction professionals have the power to create collaborative solution environments by using new construction technology. There are many advantages to working collaboratively in construction. Collaboration improves project performance in the ...

In construction projects, ensuring contractor satisfaction and approval becomes challenging. Here, setting Earned value as a construction KPI can measure the project's progress towards accomplishing expectations. Project management teams understand ...

Construction professionals are always looking for ways to improve their workflow. This exciting new technology shortens buyout times and creates an easier construction scheduling workflow during the pre-construction phase. Let's ...

You’re a professional motivator. ‘Motivational Leader’ may not be in your job description, but if you’re in the business of making things happen (and we know you are), then you’re a ...

What gets measured gets managed. And right now, you’re being measured on how well your teams are managing their construction schedules. Most general contractors only rely on industry-standard key performance indicators ...

Construction KPIs face a practical hurdle of data collection at the job site- Technology offers a selection of tools to solve the construction project management challenges KPIs are essential for ...

The adoption of technology in the construction industry is lagging, ‌and the world is tired of waiting. Construction is slow, messy, and unpredictable.  It’s the largest industry in the global ...

Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to fill the time allotted to it. So we meet with our team in the pre-construction phase and work on project scheduling. We build an aggressive ...

The most successful general contractors are always refining their systems. The Linarc construction scheduler allows your work breakdown structures to be subdivided into field tasks. Thanks to Linarc, every member of your ...

You know that a successful construction schedule isn't a task to be completed. Construction scheduling is an ongoing process to be managed. A collaborative process which begins in the early ...

Nearly 60% of general contractors use construction scheduling software to manage projects large and small. But is that enough? It's 3:00 am. In less than three hours, dozens of laborers and ...

Importance of construction RFI - issues with non-digital RFI and the need for automation  When it comes to construction RFIs, it is time to change our mindset. Today, we need ...

Discover the advantages of new technologies for construction field workers using automation for better performance Construction is a complex industry that has started to adopt innovation. The industry has always ...

Explore the many types of construction workflows and why it is essential for successful project completion. Anyone who has tackled a to-do list knows that an all-over-the-place approach doesn't work. ...

Collaboration in construction ensures quality and on-time project delivery - explore the multi-fold benefits of using a construction collaboration platform.  Any construction project requires varied design teams, contractors, trades and ...

Stay ahead of your competitors with a quality mindset in your company - Find how to establish an excellent quality management system (QMS) to factor quality as a culture in people. ...

Budget management in a construction project is an elaborate responsibility - the right software solution can set the project management team on a path to success. Managing a construction project ...

Cloud-based payroll software is becoming a necessary tool for construction management - Discover its advantages, such as automatic salary deposits and managing employee databases effortlessly. Cloud payroll software for construction ...

There are some profound benefits to cloud computing, but there are also some risks. Explore the pros and cons of security in cloud-based software and how to keep your data ...

All you need to know about Construction management software - Explore how scheduling software can advance you to success Everyone is aware that construction management software is an investment of ...

Do you work around construction scheduling and processes - Discover powerful and practical ways to meet deadlines and avoid delays.  Running construction projects means intensive scheduling basis a solid plan. ...

Explore the Benefits of cloud-based construction software from being highly secure to a single data source Cloud-based construction software is changing the way the traditional construction industry functions. Time, money, ...

Discover how to check a Construction Management solution - An easy and practical guide to find the right cloud-based construction management software Construction companies have recognized the importance of remote working in ...

Are you exploring Cloud Construction Software options - Understand the similarities and differences between cloud-base and web-base construction softwares  With the advancement in the construction industry, many companies are opting for remote computing ...

Construction project management is challenging - Explore effective ways of scheduling, collaboration, dashboard to ensure on-time progress The construction industry is a highly cost-intensive and competitive market. Prompt management stances ...

Sustainable construction takes some work and planning, but can lead to cost savings and is better for the environment. Sustainable construction has many merits as it aims to reduce waste ...

On Feb 2, California legislators introduced the newest bill to reinstate paid covid leave. This bill requires California employers to cover the cost of employees who are absent from work ...

Here are seven ways to build a robust construction schedule to help you deliver projects on time and within budget. A significant percentage of projects run over their construction schedule ...

All construction projects are at risk of running behind schedule and may need a construction recovery plan. The wide array of unforeseen circumstances that could potentially affect its projected completion ...

Lean Construction is a decades-long initiative to create safer and more efficient job sites. Our recently published article discusses how construction companies can follow lean construction principles with Linarc. What is Lean ...

Getting owners to work on the same construction software platform as contractors has numerous benefits. Construction sites often consist of multiple teams from separate companies. Each has its internal processes ...

Notable roadways, bridges & waterways spending were all announced in January’s Infrastructure Bill. With all the excitement over $1.2 Trillion in funding to the nation’s infrastructure, many are wondering where and when ...

A recent ENR article reports that the US Department of Energy has been paving the way for clean energy projects in the NYC & NJ area. Nearly 500,000 acres of ...

Construction Scheduling Software Platforms are very important and can greatly streamline your process. Here's a list of our favorites. Project scheduling is the foremost and vital step in the preconstruction ...

Linarc is the best construction management software platform of choice for IT managers. Read how below. It’s reported that around half of all IT workers experience job related stress. This ...

Building your construction knowledge base will help create a collaborate more efficient team. Every construction project is different, and yet all construction projects have some similarities. If you work in ...

Construction Submittal Software can help you with one of the most essential parts of managing a construction project. A construction submittal plays a critical role in the overall construction process. ...

Cold Weather Construction Accidents are dangerous, but can be prevented by taking measure to keep your crews safe. Recently OSHA announced it’s targeting heat hazards by adding new work safety ...

Construction Operations Control takes a coordinated effort across all teams. Linarc can help you with this. It’s one thing to bid a project, it’s another to run it. Any General ...

General Contractors have the toughest jobs on the site. Here are some of the highlights of how they spend their day. Awake before the sun rises, and always ready for ...

The recently signed Infrastructure Bill is the largest in a generation. With it the US is getting a complete makeover of the many segments of its infrastructure. From roads, to ...

Anyone working in the construction industry knows of its longstanding tendency to be stratified along racial lines. While the reasons for this are numerous, many industry leaders are working to ...

Engineering News-Record recently interviewed Matthew Tejada, the Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, and had an enlightening opportunity to hear his thoughts on environmental justice, in particular how ...

Read about these top alternative construction estimators here. For decades Excel has been a staple in almost every industry. Even as many providers begin to offer competing programs such as ...

Construction Submittal Workflows can be automated with custom construction project management software like Linarc. Submittals are one of the staples of the construction industry. When contractors are about to begin ...

Protecting construction workers from injuries is a priority for all construction companies. Daily safety huddles, signage with the number of days since an accident, and open-door policies for anyone to ...

A recent AGC report highlights the rising rates of numerous construction materials costs and the causes behind it. Tariffs and supply chain bottlenecks are cited as leading causes, with construction officials ...

Project management software need not be cumbersome. The onus is on the software to handle the complexities of project management.  Primavera P6 and MS Project are widely used in construction ...

Construction firms can benefit greatly from embracing lean construction. Well-designed technology will play an essential role in this transformation. Linarc is designed to foster lean construction principles to ensure you ...

Construction is finally changing with an era of construction technical innovation. All over the world, unions are growing weary of the elephant in the room – automation. "Is this robot ...

Read here how to prevent RFI delays on your construction project. Requests For Information, more frequently referred to as RFIs, are a highly valuable means of communicating with project owners ...

Construction Management Software can help you greatly improve your project efficiency. See the main ways they can help here. It’s widely known that a large number of construction projects fail. ...

Construction cost escalations can cause you to lose money and be late to deliver your projects. See the main reasons projects have cost escalations here and how to prevent them. ...

One essential part of the preconstruction phase is Construction Cost Estimating. The budget dictates everything from what features will be included in the final design, what quality of materials will ...

Defining the Scope of Work is one of the most important parts of the preconstruction phase in construction management. The project in its entirety and every subsection therein needs to ...

See our list of Leading Construction Software Solutions here. Choosing which construction management solution to use is one of the most critical steps in managing a successful project. With so ...

Establishing a construction schedule is one of the most challenging parts of the preconstruction phase. This one document will heavily influence how successful a project is. It's what keeps a ...

Collaborative Construction Teams are essential to a healthy and productive work environment. Getting your construction team working collaboratively is one of the most important parts of running a construction project. ...

Preconstruction planning is the most critical step in the construction process. A good plan can head off a world of change orders and budget increases. The more detailed the preconstruction ...

Read below on the most essential features of construction management software. A construction project is where contractors of different trades and skills work together to build something new. It could ...