by Stephanie Patterson, Rhumbix Insider | Jan 11, 2018 | Construction Innovation, Construction Productivity
Construction project managers spend a good portion of their time preparing productivity reports to aid in the analysis of project-related data. But just how helpful are they when it comes to proactively managing productivity? Microsoft Excel is the tool of choice for...
by Stephanie Patterson, Rhumbix Insider | Jan 3, 2018 | Construction Innovation, Insider, Leadership
Jobsite productivity was the first topic everyone was buzzing about a few weeks ago at the ConTech Roadshow in Oakland, CA. Several Rhumbix team members attended the event, and connected with the group of 150+ attendees in the high energy, tech-forward environment....
by Stephanie Patterson, Rhumbix Insider | Dec 15, 2017 | Construction Management, Craft Workers
There’s a lot of talk in the construction industry about the skills gap and for good reason. 70 percent of construction firms say they are having difficulty filling hourly craft positions, according to the AGC and Autodesk’s 2017 Construction Workforce Shortage...
by Stephanie Patterson, Rhumbix Insider | Dec 6, 2017 | Construction Innovation
What trades are leading the way when it comes to adopting new construction technology? Mechanical, electrical and plumbing seem to be close to the front of the pack. That’s the impression the Rhumbix team got after attending the MCAA Technology Conference in Austin,...
by Stephanie Patterson, Rhumbix Insider | Nov 6, 2017 | Construction Management, Leadership, Workers First
What are mechanical and sheet metal contractors hungry for? New ways to train and equip their leaders, make their crews more productive, and get rid of paper for good. That’s what the Rhumbix crew heard first-hand in conversations with attendees at the 2017 SMACNA...