By Grant Cameron Three years ago, a handful of contractors got together and floated the idea of launching a new organization to break down barriers and raise the profile of Black-owned contracting companies in Canada. This year, they realized that dream with the launch of the Toronto-based Afro-Canadian Contractors Association…

By John Biggs When it comes to construction projects, quality is king. A recent Procore poll found that production teams spend close to 30 hours a week on quality assurance, a figure that rises to as much as 70 hours for large businesses. Falling short on quality expectations can result…

By John Biggs Construction has always been a dangerous way to make a living, but the sudden arrival of COVID-19 took safety to a whole new level. Companies had to adapt and evolve quickly to keep their workers safe and stay in business; those that didn’t have solid safety…

By John Biggs Owning a home has long been considered one of the hallmarks of the American Dream, and for most people, their home will be the single largest and most valuable asset they ever own. However, for many, the high cost of homeownership keeps that dream out of reach…

By Duane Craig Negotiations for schedule adjustments are some of the most demanding negotiations in any construction project. After all, participants have already made their plans, assigned resources, and spent money getting ready to perform their roles at the initially assigned times. Instead of playing hardball in these instances, you…

By Kristen Frisa Since construction projects are always on the clock, creating and maintaining a project schedule is one of the most crucial aspects of a job. It’s no easy gig, either. Each task within a construction project relies on the completion of some other job, and missed milestones could…

By Josh Coppinger, Principal Zentek Consultants I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and…

The latest construction news from around the globe… Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From an overlooked building resource to when construction pros think it will be okay to attend in-person events, we’ve got you covered on all the industry news from around the world. Using Urban Soil as a Building Resource

By Duane Craig Construction planning often suffers from a lack of time. This leads to knee-jerk decisions whenever issues arise that need quick answers. Try these tactics so you don’t ever have to suffer the effects of poor decisions made with little to no project planning. Recognize Planning Limitations Planning always has at…