Tag: Construction
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As IMF Upgrades UK Economic Outlook, What Does the Future Hold for Construction?
The recent announcement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it had underestimated the United Kingdom’s economic forecast has led to renewed confidence in key sectors that were otherwise predicted to lag in recovery. The increased of growth projection of 2.4% from 1.9% for the UK by the IMF is partly the result of easier…
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BIM and Tablets on a Construction Site – Video
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Construction Safety Goes 3D – AEC Business
It is a sad fact that so many lives are still being lost in architecture, construction and engineering (ACE) industries all over the world. While fatal accidents were fairly commonplace many years ago they are less so now, but the figures are still alarming. According to Safe Work Australia, between the year 2007 and 2012…
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The Fatal Four – Construction Safety Infographic
Over the past decade, construction has seen an enormous drop in fatal and non-fatal work injuries. However, the number of construction-related work fatalities was still 775 in 2012. Viewpoint created the infographic below to give a deeper look into these construction safety statistics. One of the most interesting facts they uncovered was that even though…
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The Top Trends Among Construction Software Buyers
In 2013, Software Advice spoke to thousands of buyers evaluating new construction software. They’ve analyzed the results and published a report with some very interesting results. The report uncovered the following key findings (among others): 78 percent of buyers have no deployment preference, whereas most buyers in other industries tend to prefer Cloud-based systems. The…
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APM Automation Solutions: The Need for Accurate Measurement in the Construction Industry
Like most industries where there are quite a few raw materials used, construction stands out as one of those where the continuous and accurate measurement of materials is paramount to the success of a project. For this example, we will take a look at the challenges in measuring limestone and the various impacts the realization…
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Is it Time to Invest in Construction R&D?
We are now on the verge of many demand-driven and technological upheavals that would justify higher stakes in construction industry R&D. Companies that are open to cross-industry collaboration and use professional research resources can get a competitive advantage. Compared to the economic significance of the construction industry, R&D investments among AEC companies are quite small.…
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Top 10 Mistakes Construction Companies Make
Within the next 5 years, about 80 percent of construction companies may not make it. Here are the top 10 reasons why: Running a business without a business plan Businesses will always have risks. These things are completely inevitable. What’s foolish, however, is to run them with no effective planning. A business plan will always…
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Construction Marketing Outlook 2014 – Survey Results
Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals to further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. For 2014, 86.8% of respondents indicated they plan to increase their overall marketing activities and budgets, while 13.2% reported a planned decrease in marketing budgets. The respondents were asked the following questions: 1. For…
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Construction Marketing Outlook 2014 – Survey Results
Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals to further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. For 2014, 86.8% of respondents indicated they plan to increase their overall marketing activities and budgets, while 13.2% reported a planned decrease in marketing budgets. The respondents were asked the following questions: 1. For…