Bringing Construction into the 21st Century

The construction industry hasn’t changed since we’ve began building

And it’s ripe for disruption

Construction is a simple process and has many opportunities to become technologically savvy. At the field and management level there is incredible savings to capitalize.

Here’s how smaller companies or startups can take advantage.

Reinvigorating the work force

There’s more supply than ever when it comes to good hands. With recent layoffs from large companies like Exxon, Chevron, and larger EPC firms there is freelance talent that can be used to run smaller ambitious projects for fractions of the price.

The key problem is how to find, develop and retain this newly injected talent. Larger companies aren’t going to spend the time and money to train workers on a new industry or system.

The opportunity for smaller companies enabled by software and the internet will allow them to be profitable in an uncertain job period.

Industry based job boards

Job boards are not specific enough for a technical industry like construction. Construction jobs rely on welders, fitters, carpenters, mechanics, and many other trade skills that aren’t easily…