Here at busybusy we strive to provide useful and relevant content to the construction industry. In this week’s blog post, we take the time to recommend some of our favorite construction blogs and some of their best content. Take a look and let us know what blogs you follow in the comments.
Don’t let this blog’s simple design turn you off. This blog is maintained by Duane Craig and has loads of valuable content.
According to Construction Informer They Focus on:
- New technologies useful for constructing buildings and infrastructure; research on and advances in building science; information technology hardware and applications that would be useful to people working in the AEC industry; ideas for marketing their businesses; management techniques that have particular application in construction because they address management issues unique to the industry; short case studies showing how construction/architecture companies have improved services, overcome obstacles or improved processes. Journalistic reports on news items relating to construction
2. AEC Business
This blog is run by a man that really know’s what he’s talking about when it comes to construction management. Aarni Heiskanen writes about topics that are relevant to business owners, R&D managers, and business developers in the construction industry.
Some of his Posts Most Relevant to Construction Professionals Include:
- Lean Construction – Pull Planning Explained
- Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Software Choices for Small Contractors
- Fluid Contract Manager – The First Mobile Construction Management Platform
- A Resource for Finding the Best Construction Software
They also have a podcast where Aarni interviews industry experts about Construction Management issues. On the show he talks about things such as
- New Efficient Ways of Working in Construction- Interview with Mallorie Brodie
- Choosing the Right Software – Interview with Adam Bluemner
3. Construction Marketing Association Blog
If you’re looking for articles about marketing your construction business, look no further than the Construction Marketing Association Blog. The great thing about this blog is that they focus on marketing tactics specific to the construction industry. There are plenty of blogs out there that focus on marketing, but this on is extremely focused on construction.
Most of the content on their blog if free, but you can also join the association and receive insider tips on what’s currently working for construction professionals.
Constructonomics is brought to you by a construction manager named John Poole. John’s writing style is very easy to follow and he makes it a lot more personal that other construction blogs. Some of his best content we thought was relevant to our audience included:
- Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?
- Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay
- Green Roofs Could Make London a Cooler Place
Construction Global is one of the best-looking blogs we recommend you read. They are always bringing up-to-date content about cutting-edge construction technology to their readers. They also discuss modern marketing strategies and how to implement them in your business.
What really separates Construction Global from all of these other blogs is their monthly magazine. Every month Construction Global publishes a magazine that covers relevant and up-to-date information for construction business owners. You can also read this magazine online.
