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How Tech is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education
By Steve Metzman, Founder and CEO of iBusiness Technologies Programs in skilled trades take two or more years on average and lead students to lucrative-paying jobs, job security, great benefits, and the opportunity to eventually become their own boss. These perks,...
The Need for Construction Education
By Matt DiBara, Co-Founder of The Contractor Consultants & Owner of DiBara Masonry The construction industry isn’t just about building structures – it’s about shaping communities, driving economies, and setting the foundation for future generations. From the homes...
New Study: Top 5 Factors Impacting Construction Project Schedules
By Tim Negris, CMO, and Jason Lyon, Vice President of Customer Success, MOCA Systems, Inc. MOCA Systems, Inc. recently used data from the Touchplan® production planning platform to analyze over 321,042 committed activities over the last 12 months to identify what...
Visualizing the Future with AI
This Q&A with Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO of Exergio, and Clinton D. Fairbanks, Founder & Managing Director of Soji Enterprises LLC, principal partner of Exergio, shares Donatas’ expertise on the current state of property management in the United States. Can you...
Future-Proofing Business: Crafting Scalable Solutions for Every Enterprise
By Yashin Manraj, CEO, Pvotal Technologies Businesses that want to become future-proof must invest in a scalable foundation while recognizing that scalability goes beyond supporting growth. When initiated effectively, scalability gives businesses the agility and...
AI and Construction: Building for Today and the Future
By Aaron Rafferty, Co-founder & CEO, Standard Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, whether you like it or not. AI is a remarkably transformative technology that has inspired fundamental change in many industries, affecting both business leaders who have...
Information Security: Plugging the Gaps That Are Putting Your Business at Risk
By Greg Schaffer, Owner and Founder, vCISO Services, LLC Contracts. Bids. Partner lists. Client information. Blueprints. These are all examples of information likely to be considered confidential to all construction firms. Yet, many firms do not have a comprehensive...
The Secrets of Visionary Thinkers: How to Ensure New Ideas Get Real Consideration
By Susan Robertson, CEO, Sharpen Innovation When you think of famous visionary leaders, you often think that they have something, know something, or do something that the rest of us don’t have, don’t know, or can’t do. The truth is, they don’t. The only thing they...
Breaking Boundaries: Inside Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Urban Development
By Steven Cornwell, Global Director, ERA-co Amid pursuing more resilient, robust, and sustainable cities, one question is often asked: “Is the age of the architect coming to a close?” Many have been asking this question in urban development circles as the rise of...
Bye-Bye Boss: Why Good Employees Leave and What to Do About It
By Kate Zabriskie, President, Business Training Works, Inc. “I can’t take it anymore! We’re short-staffed; I’m killing myself to hold it together; nobody says thank you, so goodbye! Life is too short for this. I can work somewhere else.” “I was doing just fine working...