Laura Newbrough, SHRM-CP, is the HR Director at ZELUS, is proud to work for a company where 40 percent of the staff is referrals from another employee, and retention rates hover around 90 percent. In an interview with Authority Magazine, she shares how ZELUS has built a culture where employees can thrive, and discusses the intentional shifts they’ve made as […]
Originally published by Randy Marks, Director of Operations at ZELUS, on Contractor Mag, Are We Headed Toward a Tech Skill Chasm? The adoption of technology in the construction industry in 2020 hit a record high, outpacing even the most aggressive forecasts. In fact, the annual State of Construction Tech report by JLL found the rate of tech adoption reached in just the […]
This month, meet Bo Hatfield. From getting his initial introduction to 3D laser scanning to some incredibly memorable project experiences, Bo has witnessed a lot with ZELUS and continues to be an integral part of our success and supportive company culture. Without further ado, we introduce you to Bo Hatfield. What’s your role at ZELUS?I am the National Acquisition Manager, […]
Why embrace adaptive reuse? Not only can repurposing existing spaces net positive ROI for building owners, but it also preserves the historical fabric of the locale. ZELUS CEO Ken Smerz shares why adaptive reuse is gaining traction in 2021, and how 3d modeling and BIM technology make it easier than ever to reimagine existing spaces for new uses. Read more […]
Rework has devastating effects on the cost and schedule of a project, with an average of 2-20% of a given project’s contract value going toward rework. And the time overruns are worse, at roughly 7-12% of total work hours.
Many refer to 2020 as “the lost year” but it’s also being earmarked as “The Great Digital Acceleration”. Industries across nearly every vertical saw the pace of digitization accelerate three to sixfold in the span of just 12 months. Normally, this would’ve taken years to achieve. This was certainly the case for the construction industry as many suddenly turned to […]
The New Orleans Superdome remains the largest fixed-dome structure in the world. It is a complex building comprising 20,000 tons of steel and spanning roughly 2.6M sq. ft. The dome alone is 9.7 acres and sits 273 feet above the floor. Needless to say, there are a lot of components to its construction. In 2020, our team had the privilege […]
By nature, humans are social creatures, craving meaningful interactions with others. Often, it’s the interactions with co-workers that provides many people their daily dose of humanity, and that can go a long way toward employee satisfaction and company productivity. But just like in our personal lives, we tend to stick to our own bubbles. Within organizations, most people don’t go […]
Just as with the redevelopment of an existing office space or vacant warehouse, accurate data provided through BIM technology allows contractors, developers, and owners to identify what is logistically feasible for the project while maximizing ROI.
