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OSHA 30-hour certification , and in-house ‘ Lessons Learned ’ training .
Krider adds that , while the workplace is adapting to cater to the needs of a younger workforce , Millennials must take advantage of the opportunity to interface with some of the old-school builders who will soon be retired and out of the workforce . “ If you can create an environment that bridges this multi-generational gap , everyone wins ,” he says .
Continuous improvement Krider recognizes that younger workers are on the pulse of the latest developments in technology and he is using this knowledge to drive organizational change . He says : “ Being willing to listen to their suggestions and being openminded to implement change , fosters an environment conducive to continuous improvement .
“ From a generational perspective , the willingness for the Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers to be open to the technological advances that Millennials bring to the table is paramount . Simultaneously ,
Millennials learn traditional face to face communication methods .”
DavisReed has deployed a file sharing and collaboration platform ( Box ) that allows for real time updating and interface with project teams . This platform allows files to be updated and shared ; information can also be shared between subcontractors , designers and owner ’ s personnel efficiently . “ The program ensures everyone has access to the most current documents and can be accessed remotely by anyone that has been given access ,” Krider says . “ This allows for us to manage our supply chain more efficiently . “ We are using Level 300 BIM modelling for clash detection and MEP / Structural coordination . We are utilizing design-build methods with the auger pressure grouted piles , MEPF trades , steel stairs and aquatics . We also took on pile cap design under our scope .”
Leveraging the construction supply chain was something Krider and his team were keen to do at the very beginning of the project . “ By being in a position to selectively pre-qualify subcontractors and vendors that can
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