Construction projects are very comprehensive. Whether the edifice being built is a residential or commercial property, each section of the building requires specialized skills. You have electricians to handle the electrical systems, painters for the paintwork and, of course, roofers for the roof. These are a few best practices for working with roofing subcontractor. The […]
Construction Document Control Tips to Get Paid For Your Work
Within a perfect world a project goes exactly as planned, the client is happy, and you get paid. However, that’s not always how projects work in the construction industry. Supplies might arrive late, there can be weather issues, and other events can cause delays and issues. These can change the completion day of projects, but […]
Tips for Improving the General Contractor and Subcontractor Relationship on a Project
The health of the general contractor and subcontractor relationship determines the outcome of the project. If the relationship is strained, work on the current or future project will become strained and both parties will walk away with negative views of each other. These tips for improving the general contractor and subcontractor relationship on a project […]
Strategies for Increasing Construction Bid Opportunities
With the increase in infrastructure spending means there will be an increase in construction bid opportunities. Which makes now the perfect time to take a look at your bidding process and improve your strategies for winning projects. Better Construction Bid Opportunities Through Data The bidding process requires a lot of your resources, whether it’s financial, […]
How to Set Operational Efficiency Goals for Your Construction Projects
How to Set Operational Efficiency Goals for Your Construction Projects Construction companies that work towards operational efficiency find ways to deliver goods and services in a cost effective manner without sacrificing quality. Obviously, an operational efficiency goal for all construction projects is to deliver the project on time and within budget. Because the scope of […]
8 Tips for Hiring Construction Workers
With the unemployment rate at 4.1%, many employers are finding it difficult to hire workers. In construction, it’s worse. The need for skilled construction workers outweighs the available market. With the increase in construction projects and the lack of construction workers, projects are estimated to take more time and businesses are under strain. These eight […]
How To Improve The Adoption of New Construction Technology On The Job Site
Congratulations, your construction company has decided to take steps into the world of technology. It is an exciting time that will make your team more productive. Purchasing construction technology is the first step. The next step, and albeit the biggest challenge, is implementation. According to an IDC report, 25% of IT projects fail, and another […]
Costly Mistakes to Avoid in the Subcontractor Bidding Process
With more online bidding platforms and bid building tools available, the subcontractor bidding process has never been easier in 2018. However, there are still avoidable and costly mistakes that can frustrate subcontractors. Here are some common and costly mistakes to avoid in the subcontractor bidding process and ways to reduce risks. 1. Inaccurate Measurements, […]
eSUB Guide: How do Construction Loans Work?
Before the ground breaks on a construction project, one of the very first things to accomplish is securing financing. New property development costs can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars. Property developers and building owners secure construction loans to undertake these projects. The construction loan process can be […]
6 Tips for Getting Your Workers to Adopt Construction Technology
6 Tips for Getting Your Workers to Adopt Construction Technology Over the past several years construction technology has grown and improved. As a whole, it’s making companies more productive with fewer resources. And as it becomes easier to use, more construction businesses are opting to switch to technology solutions to meet their needs. But […]
How to Avoid Costly Construction Project Delays
How to Avoid Costly Construction Project Delays: Proper planning and scheduling can help mitigate delays and keep a project on track. Keeping projects and programs on schedule has always been a challenge for both owners and contractors. Delays are very costly and should be avoided if at all possible. Timely performance is commonly impacted by numerous […]
Construction Equipment Maintenance: How Often and When to Schedule
Construction Equipment Maintenance: How Often and When to Schedule Equipment failure can cost businesses hundreds, even thousands, of dollars every day they’re out of service. That’s why it’s especially important to have a construction equipment maintenance schedule. Without one, it’s easy to end up with unexpected downtime on jobs and an excess cost to you. […]
Here are some examples of General Contractors Not Paying Subcontractors for Their Hard Work
Sadly, there is big business around subcontractors not getting paid. Think of all the lawyers, consultants, liens and bonds. All of these people and entities exist because time and time again subcontractors do not receive payment. Such instances of general contractors not paying subcontractors occur all the time. This damages the livelihood of many subcontractors and […]
10 Must Haves on Construction Daily Reports – Be a Superstar Manager!
Daily Reports, records or logs are critically important to construction projects so it’s amazing to think that Project Managers often leave them for other staff to prepare and submit. Or, even worse, let staff remove the “daily” status and have the reports slip into a periodic status when more time is available to provide them […]
2018 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Construction Company
2018 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Construction Company The new year is quickly approaching, while you’re making your New Year’s resolutions for your personal life, now is a great time to make New Year’s resolutions for your company. Taking a couple of moments to reflect on your business through 2017 and trends that you’ve […]