Construction management

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.

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.

Construction industry expert, Jim Rogers, created the Construction Management Micro Learning video series to help professionals in the industry learn about the benefits of using technology in the field and the office.

As a construction project manager, you have to make sure everything runs smoothly. Adopting the right tools and technology can make your projects more efficient and successful.

Explore the challenges faced by people who are new to the construction industry and how technology can be used to overcome some of the challenges. Construction industry expert, Jim Rogers, offers solutions to help overcome the challenges.

Retainage can cause a cash flow burden for contractors, especially subs at the bottom of the payment chain. Learn how to protect yourself when dealing with contract retention and collect what’s due.