CURT Blog
Assessing New Technology? It’s Time to Refine Your Key Considerations List
Pat McGowan, Director of Sales, Guardhat, Inc. Just 10 to 15 years ago, early adopters of new technology often had the mindset that the rewards of investing in new platforms and systems would outweigh the risks. These pioneers recognized that there was room for...
What’s Next: Innovation in the Construction Industry
By Nicole Needles, NCCER Innovation comes in different forms. The development of technology, workforces, and policies are all part of what is propelling the construction industry forward. New ideas and talent coming into the industry have brought building information...
How to Improve Construction Job Site Metrics with Wearables
By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Wearables have become a very fashionable topic in the construction industry, but it’s not all window dressing; every day, wearables are promoting health, safety, connectivity, productivity, and accuracy on construction...
CURT, CII Joint Conference Details Urgency for Change
Engineering New-Record, By Scott Judy February 16, 2022 Climate change and environmental impacts on owner’s capital programs emerged as a key issue. Suicide rate also is a huge challenge. From climate change to the industry’s mental health crisis to its need for...
CURT-CII Joint Conference: What Did You Get Out of It?
CURT would like to thank Nicholas Johnson, Chief Evangelist at Kahua, for his insight into the 2022 CURT-CII Joint Conference, titled “2022…Now What? The New Construction Industry.” CURT MEMBERS can contact Ronna DuBro at rdubro@curt.org / 513-981-2773 to receive a...
Adoption is the Key to Successful Software Implementation – So Don’t Compromise!
By Nicholas Johnson, Chief Evangelist, Kahua Since COVID-19 began affecting the global business climate early in 2020, there has been a lot of talk about new and changing technologies and the increased adoption of these by the construction industry. Many, if not most...
Building Construction and Manufacturing into STEM Through Equity-Centered Education
By Rachael Scheffler, Senior Director, STEM Careers Coalition™ Loud work sites, long hours, and little pay – this is how many people imagine construction and manufacturing jobs to look like. In reality, both boast state-of-the-art technology, fascinating career...
Win the Talent War by Employing These Effective Recruitment Tips and Strategies
By Julie Davis, Senior Director of Workforce Development, Association of Equipment Manufacturers “There is a war for the most talented, dependable people to join your team versus someone else's team.” That’s how national career search and talent acquisition expert...
Looking Ahead: Preparing Your Workforce for 2022
By Nicole Needles, NCCER Many industries are looking forward to growth and renewal in 2022, especially the construction industry. The demand and potential for success in the coming years are increasingly looking more promising with each day. Yet, even with a favorable...
Tackling Mental Health and Well-Being: A Workforce Essential For The Construction Industry
93% of survey respondents from the construction sector agreed that addressing mental health at work is a sound business practice. Among Presidents, CEOs, and Owners, 77% agreed. Yet only 48% of CFOs and Finance leaders agree with the importance of prioritizing mental...