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The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. Tech integration is becoming more efficient as the next generation of employees joins the workforce.

Fieldwire and Hilti are driving solutions for the electrical trade with innovative products to improve efficiency and maximize productivity. Electrical contractors leverage construction management software to help projects stay on schedule, within...

A construction management app can make the request for information process much more efficient. In this new video, construction expert Jim Rogers explains how merging an improved RFI process with digital drawings can greatly reduce rework on our projects.

The construction industry has seen little to no gain in productivity over the last several decades, despite the increase in technology. What factors are causing the industry to remain stagnant and what can be done to change the trajectory?

The 8 wastes of Lean manufacturing apply to construction projects, too. Learn how to remove the 8 wastes of Lean construction.

A trade school offering courses on building and construction can prepare you to do well in a construction job. Find out what it costs, how trade school differs from college, and whether you even need to go to work in construction.

The failure to plan properly for construction projects can result not only in extra expense and project delays, but it can also post a safety risk to both construction crews and the public. Read more about the importance of planning from Jim Rogers.

How do salaries for construction managers stack up? Though salaries vary by region, experience, and certification, construction management salaries in the US are typically between $95,000 and $126,000 a year.

Here are the most important advantages and disadvantages of working as a subcontractor — and how to know if it’s a good fit for you compared to the life of a general contractor.