There are five major ways for a construction company to improve productivity: 1. Analyze the construction process in detail to identify barriers and set benchmarks for improvement. 2. Improve planning to mitigate delays from changes and unnecessary waits. 3. Train supervisors and crews in management principles and productivity techniques. 4. Employ new technologies like scheduling software and efficient equipment for an immediate return. 5. Communicate that increasing productivity is everyone's job and enlist workers' suggestions.