From Planning Theory to Field Results: How Crewscope Reimagines Construction Scheduling
The construction industry is amid a quiet revolution. For years, teams have wrestled with complex scheduling systems that work well on paper but break down in the field. Despite innovations like the Last Planner System (LPS), Pull Planning, and Lean Construction, many projects still fall short on execution. That’s where Crewscope comes in: field-first construction […]
How Crewscope Boosted Construction Project Efficiency with Collaborative Planning
Boosted Efficiency with Collaborative Planning
Team Goals are for High-Performing Teams
Construction schedules depend on the critical path. Industrial facilities rely on interdependent roles to keep things running smoothly. Every team member contributes to the successful completion of a project. Therefore, everyone on the team is essential. If you hear, “That’s not my job,” you are missing out on the power of team goals. Team goals […]
Managing Setbacks and Adjusting Goals When Things Go Wrong
As a site leader, you probably regularly communicate goals to your crew. Whether completing a concrete pour, finishing a house frame, or hitting a key milestone, these targets drive progress. And if you’re following our smart goal-setting recommendations, you know that the best goals are ambitious and achievable. So what happens when ambitious targets are missed? […]
Leadership Series: Developing Site Leaders
Strong leaders build successful teams. At Crewscope, we’ve seen this proven time and time again among our customers. But what makes a great leader? With high turnover and labor shortages challenging the construction industry, answering this question has never been more crucial. That’s why we’re tackling it head-on with our Leadership Series: Developing Site Leaders. […]
Maximizing Productivity: Strategies for Success
Great companies obsess over productivity, not efficiency (HBR). Productivity lies at the heart of every successful business, especially in construction and manufacturing. It drives profitability, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The Essence of Productivity and Performance In the construction industry, productivity measures how efficiently inputs (like labor and materials) convert into outputs (finished products or completed […]
High-Performance Teams with SMART Goals
As a site leader, you help shape your project’s and your team’s success. SMART goal setting guides your crew toward consistent, high-quality results. Turn your Crew into High-Performance teams with SMART goals. Why Goal Setting Matters Understanding SMART Goals While setting any goal can be helpful, SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) can be […]
Giving Feedback for Building Strong Teams
As a construction site leader, you are critical to getting the best out of your crew. One of the most potent tools is giving effective feedback for building strong teams. Feedback can improve crew performance, boost morale, and create an efficient work environment. 💡 Regular feedback helps your crew members understand: ✅ What they’re doing […]
Fieldworker focus and motivation: a survey with Crewscope users
In August 2024, we asked four crews what they thought about Crewscope after using the program for over three months. We wanted to understand how we impact fieldworker focus and motivation with SMART Goals. We sent the survey via Crewscope to 54 fieldworkers and received 43 responses in five business days. If you have ever […]
Improving Crew Attendance and Performance: a case study with Maple Reinders
Maple Reinders is one of Canada’s most trusted construction and engineering companies and has areputation of building excellence over 50 years. With a portfolio of over 2,900 projects, it’s one of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies, leading the industry with innovation and integrity. Even with a superb reputation, Leadership prioritized improving crew attendance and performance. The construction […]
