From Time Sink to Time Saver: Planning Effective Meetings
Meetings are an integral part of any business, but when they are not well-planned, they can end up being a significant time sink for employees. Studies show that the average worker spends six hours a week in meetings, leading to lost productivity. While some meetings can be substituted into an email or a chat, there […]
The Role of AI in Construction and Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzzword that has been making waves in the construction and engineering industry, promising to revolutionise the way projects are planned, designed, and executed. AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving. According to a report by McKinsey, […]
Debunking Digital Transformation: Is Tech Really the Solution?
Digital transformation has become a term that is commonly thrown around in all business industries including engineering and construction. Many people believe that adopting digital technology is the answer to all their problems. However, the truth is that digital transformation is not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this article, we’ll debunk three common myths about digital […]
Stop losing sleep over business challenges
Business challenges are what make or break a good leader. Approaching a problem with a clear logical plan should result in success while burying your head in the sand will almost certainly lead to failure. A business that has never faced any challenges is probably not performing very well.COVID-19 has amplified the challenges for many […]
How businesses can adapt to challenges smoothly
By Shivendra Kumar and Richard PerryIn the current economic climate, businesses and organizations face challenges posed by various actors— such as new government regulations, activist groups demanding changes, and unseen competitors. These events may present themselves as obstacles, but a sustainably successful business knows how to adapt to unusual situations with minimal disruption. So, what can you do […]
Building sustainability in the construction industry
Sustainability in the construction sector is developing every day, with more and more demand for greener and cleaner spaces. It is vital for a handful of different reasons, including better environmental quality and a better quality of life. We will need to have clean natural resources, and a non-toxic environment to enable us to have […]
Challenges and benefits of sustainability in construction
In this rapidly changing world, there are so many industries that are doing what they can to shift their business into a more eco-friendly company. The construction sector is no different because it can make big contributions to a more sustainable future But there are a handful of challenges and benefits in aligning the construction […]
Sustainability in Construction, What is it?
The goal of sustainable construction is to decrease the environmental impact of the sector by using practices that involve the use of efficient energy and green technology. It is the practice of developing a healthy environment based on ecological principles. It focuses on the conservation, recycling, reuse, the protection of nature, the creation of high-quality […]
Quality VS Quantity – Which is better?
Quantity vs quality is one of the topics that has been debated upon by every business in every industry. But if we look at it closely, it is all a matter of preference. This preference is driven by our economy of numbers and sales. With that said, some organizations put more emphasis on quantity, thinking […]
Planning and Budgeting for construction businesses
Planning and budgeting is a critical step for businesses. But most small to medium construction companies leave this out of their business process. The 3 most common reasons businesses don’t plan and budget 4 Common challenges to planning But why should construction companies plan and budget their finances?Contract risks are often overlooked when planning and […]