Construction projects around the world have a significant impact on our environment, both on a local and a global scale. Every stage of the construction process has a measurable environmental impact: the mining processes used to source materials, the transportation of these materials to the building site from sources around the world, the construction process […]
Category: Best Practices
Why adopting software in your business is becoming less of a choice, and more of a necessity
A survey from Software Advice, a company that helps construction software buyers find the right vendor(s), has offered insight into the preferences and pain points of prospective buyers who are thinking of adopting software systems in their construction business. The survey analyzed the responses of 250 participants to better understand what software features are […]
How can your construction business become smarter today?
How can your construction business become smarter today? The ability to take advantage of technology to communicate and collaborate while in the field is essential for “making your subcontractor business smarter today.” However, construction professionals have traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies that can improve communications and streamline document sharing and project management tasks. […]
The RFI and its Cost to Your Construction Firm
The RFI and its Cost to Your Construction Firm The RFI (request for information) is intended to ask questions and bridge gaps or inconsistencies that may arise when reviewing provided documents. Despite RFIs being a necessary clarification tool that can prevent devastating miscommunication, an overwhelming amount of RFIs can slow down a project and create […]
How Mobility Affects The Construction Industry
As a whole, the construction industry seems to shy away from change. Many argue, why change a process that is already working? That school of thought must change. Innovation isn’t trying to fix a process; it’s trying to improve upon the process. Because of this mentality, some firms are lagging behind their competitors who are […]
Tired of Paperwork? It’s Time for Mobile Construction Management Software
Paperwork remains a significant drag on productivity, so consider mobile construction management software to increase efficiencies and profits. The construction industry continues to transform each year forcing companies to adapt to stay competitive. Going into 2017 there are a few trends that are projected to shake things up: the shortage of qualified workers, the growing […]
Taking Smart Risks in Construction
“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it, and I’ve worked so hard to make sure that I survive.” – Chris Hadfield, Astronaut Construction Dive recently forecast that contractors will be more cautious about project selection this year. Ok, […]
10 Steps to More Money, Fewer Construction Problems
Follow this guide to eliminate profit margin shrinkage for construction projects Profit margin shrinkage starts when the estimator prepares a bid based on the cost of completion he thinks a job might require versus the cost history of similar, completed jobs. He then reviews this estimate with the owner, who looks at the plans […]
5 Tips to Ease the Monthly Construction Assessment Meeting
Stop Crucial Mistakes from Destroying Your Construction Company. Every month, your construction firm has the construction assessment meeting to determine where projects stand, and where your billable hours and invoices sit to meet production targets. The regular meeting is a mad scramble between Executives, Project Managers, Foreman, and Accounting. The Office is tense and riddled […]
5 Critical Success Factors for Construction Subcontractors
Since the economy’s slow improvement, the construction industry has seen growth as well. The issue, however, is the growth is mixed. Some companies are benefitting from the economic environment, while others are still struggling with the lasting effects of the recession. eSUB, a mobile and cloud-based subcontractor construction management and document control platform, enables successful […]
8 End-of-Year Must-Dos for Construction Business Owners
To succeed and stay successful, companies must be on their game 24/7. That warrior mindset begins and ends with the business owner. December is here, and 2017 is right around the corner. With a little focused thought, the last month of 2016 can also be the most valuable one, according to Bill McBean, author […]
Poor Version Control In Construction
Poor Version Control In Construction A study conducted using 108 professionals, 40% of whom had more than 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, ranging from executives in large firms with more than 1,000 employees to small boutique firms. The study set out to find out how poor documentation causes delays in construction projects. “The […]
Best Practices for Motivating Construction Workers
Every business requires motivated workers to run effectively, especially the construction business, where the attitude of workers can have a direct and immediate effect on the productivity of your business. If your people won’t work hard for you, how will you complete projects on time? What will the quality of those projects be like if […]
Competing in the Age of Frugal Spending…
After the 2001 recession, caused by the Y2K scare, the U.S. consumer base greeted the strengthened economic state with spending spree. In comparison, today’s frugality among consumers, which began during our last recession, is outliving the recessionary period. This trend has created a slow economical trend, making it more and more difficult to compete within […]
Eliminate A Nightmare! Make Sure Your Project Has a Budget
After all the effort and sleepless nights trying to prepare the perfect project design, it is heartbreaking to discover that your blood, sweat, and tears will end up being too costly. More often than not, on commercial projects, this nightmare becomes a reality. With the time wasted and money lost, the ramifications of this […]