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Articles written by the OnTraccr team to help you take your construction business to the next level.

6 days ago
5 min

3 Key Visualization Techniques for Construction Businesses | Kanban in Construction

To get the most out of kanban boards, it’s essential to use some visualization techniques in order to ensure everyone is on the same page.

2 Essential Construction Management Trackers You Should Be Using Today | Kanban in Construction

Jas Nijjar

Apr 22
6 min

2 Essential Construction Management Trackers You Should Be Using Today | Kanban in Construction

Kanban boards are a new concept for most construction businesses, yet the benefits are significant. Here are 2 examples to get started today

How to Automate Field Documentation | A 'Quick Win' to Improving Field Productivity

Syed Ahmed

Apr 15
6 min

How to Automate Field Documentation | A 'Quick Win' to Improving Field Productivity

Field documentation is vital for recording construction work, yet construction businesses are still managing their field documents manually.

Why Construction Businesses Need Kanban Boards

Jas Nijjar

Apr 13
5 min

Why Construction Businesses Need Kanban Boards

Kanband boards are still new to the construction industry, but the contractors using them are getting a serious leg up on their competition!

6 Essential KPIs for Service Contractors

Jas Nijjar

Feb 11
5 min

6 Essential KPIs for Service Contractors

Here are six service-specific KPIs every contractor who dabbles in service work should be aware of.

Kevin Dass

Feb 4
3 min

Prefab in a Nutshell

The rise of prefab has led to an explosion of new building innovation methods, but what is prefab exactly?

22 Essential KPIs Every Construction Contractor Should Measure

Jas Nijjar

Feb 2
5 min

22 Essential KPIs Every Construction Contractor Should Measure

Traditionally, financial metrics were the leading indicator used to measure performance. But there are many other metrics to be aware of!

Construction Scheduling - What Is the Most Effective Way?

Jas Nijjar

Jan 19
6 min

Construction Scheduling - What Is the Most Effective Way?

With scheduling being so essential in construction, it’s important to take your time and assess which method is right for your company.

Top 5 Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022

Jas Nijjar

Jan 13
5 min

Top 5 Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022

Here are some of the top construction trends to keep track of in 2022.

Understanding the Construction Labour Shortage | Where Do We Go From Here?

Kevin Dass

Jan 12
3 min

Understanding the Construction Labour Shortage | Where Do We Go From Here?

The industry is struggling to bridge the gap between demand for projects and a shortage of skilled labour needed to bring projects to life.

How to Safely Secure & Manage a Construction Site Over the Holidays

Jas Nijjar

Dec 24, 2021
4 min

How to Safely Secure & Manage a Construction Site Over the Holidays

With the holiday season upon us, it's time to think about how you can safely manage all your job sites over the holidays!

How to Automate Field Time Tracking | A 'Quick Win' to Increasing Profitability

Syed Ahmed

Dec 20, 2021
7 min

How to Automate Field Time Tracking | A 'Quick Win' to Increasing Profitability

Manual time tracking methods continue to cost contractors significant amounts of money but new innovations are here to solve this problem!

5 Key Project Management Techniques Every Construction PM Should Know

Jas Nijjar

Dec 2, 2021
5 min

5 Key Project Management Techniques Every Construction PM Should Know

Regardless of which project you are managing, it all comes down to the techniques you use to get your projects to the finish line.

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction

Kevin Dass

Nov 25, 2021
3 min

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction

AI development is one of the fastest growing sectors in technology and we're just scratching the surface on what it can do for construction.

Tips on Managing Multiple Projects in Construction

Jas Nijjar

Nov 12, 2021
6 min

Tips on Managing Multiple Projects in Construction

Managing multiple projects means that you’re constantly juggling between various activities. If not managed effectively, things get messy!

The Operational Difference Between Small and Large Contractors

Jas Nijjar

Nov 9, 2021
6 min

The Operational Difference Between Small and Large Contractors

Depending on the size of the team, contractors can take very different approaches to how they operate and manage projects.

The Role of Suppliers in Construction Innovation

Syed Ahmed

Nov 4, 2021
5 min

The Role of Suppliers in Construction Innovation

In order for the construction industry to move forward, every player in the ecosystem needs to play their part, including suppliers.

Syed Ahmed

Oct 20, 2021
4 min

How IoT Can Help Construction

Construction is one of the best applications of IoT technology and companies are just scratching the surface on how it can help the industry

5 Reasons Why Construction Needs Cloud Technology

Syed Ahmed

Oct 7, 2021
6 min

5 Reasons Why Construction Needs Cloud Technology

Cloud technology has completely changed the landscape of many different industries including, more recently, the construction industry.

A Contractor’s Guide to Introducing New Technology Into Your Workforce

Jas Nijjar

Oct 5, 2021
6 min

A Contractor’s Guide to Introducing New Technology Into Your Workforce

People don’t like change. Especially in construction, where companies consistently struggle with rolling out new technology initiatives.

OnTraccr Blog

3 Key Visualization Techniques for Construction Businesses | Kanban in Construction

2 Essential Construction Management Trackers You Should Be Using Today | Kanban in Construction

How to Automate Field Documentation | A 'Quick Win' to Improving Field Productivity

Why Construction Businesses Need Kanban Boards

6 Essential KPIs for Service Contractors

Prefab in a Nutshell

22 Essential KPIs Every Construction Contractor Should Measure

Construction Scheduling - What Is the Most Effective Way?

Top 5 Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022

Understanding the Construction Labour Shortage | Where Do We Go From Here?

How to Safely Secure & Manage a Construction Site Over the Holidays

How to Automate Field Time Tracking | A 'Quick Win' to Increasing Profitability

5 Key Project Management Techniques Every Construction PM Should Know

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction

Tips on Managing Multiple Projects in Construction

The Operational Difference Between Small and Large Contractors

The Role of Suppliers in Construction Innovation

How IoT Can Help Construction

5 Reasons Why Construction Needs Cloud Technology

A Contractor’s Guide to Introducing New Technology Into Your Workforce

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