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 […]
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. We sent the survey via Crewscope to 54 fieldworkers and received 43 responses in five business days. If you have ever tried surveying fieldworkers, […]
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 […]
EllisDon Technology Strategic Partnership
EllisDon Technology Strategic Partnership: Press Release from EllisDon EllisDon announces the addition of a new Technology Ecosystem Strategic Partner, Crewscope, adding to our growing list of preferred technology suppliers. This announcement follows recent additions of both StruxHub and Touchplan to cement EllisDon’s long-term technology strategy, led by the Data & Digital Engineering Division. EllisDon continues […]
BlackRock Acquires GIP: Technology, Operational Efficiency and Productivity in Construction
What does BlackRock‘s $12B acquisition in Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) signal about the future of the Construction Industry? Hint: technology, operational efficiency, and productivity in Construction. About the deal: Macro Trends Driving Investment: Booming Infrastructure Market: The infrastructure sector, valued at $1 trillion, is on an upward trajectory, fueled by digital infrastructure and decarbonization. Government-Private […]
Whitepaper: Unlock Worker Productivity
Abstract Why unlock worker productivity? Because labor productivity is declining, and the labor crisis exaggerates the problem. Construction companies need to do more with less labor and retain top talent. To solve this today, the best builders communicate with their workers and reward good performance. But they are doing it verbally, which is inconsistent and […]
Workers are not cogs.
Workers are being held back and can be much more productive. But when I talk to leaders about motivating workers, I often hear: “people don’t want to work anymore.” The problem isn’t with workers not wanting to work. The problem is that they are kept in the dark and treated like cogs in a wheel. […]
Why should work be meaningful?
Today, our expectations have evolved. Fair pay is a starting point. In a labor-short world, finding a decent-paying job is easy. On construction sites, workers often lament that ‘every job is the same.’ This perspective explains the propensity to switch jobs for minor gains. Why, then, should workers give their all? I’ve posed this question […]
Unlocking The Potential Of Your Crew
Worker Productivity in construction industry can be improved by communicating, recognizing and motivating which helps improve their engagement.
Why is the construction industry behind on employee engagement?
The construction industry is lagging behind in employee engagement .