How to Use Scheduling Software to Plan Preventative Equipment Maintenance Often, preventative equipment maintenance gets neglected due to more pressing issues on the construction site. Managers neglect to see this as a priority and end up with larger equipment problems down the line. The truth is, preventative equipment management is extremely important if you […]
How to Manage Job Order Costing
How to Manage Job Order Costing Estimating an accurate budget for construction projects is no easy task. Between labor, materials and overhead costs, inaccurate estimates can end up being costly mistakes. Even the most experienced professionals will have a hard time pinpointing exact costs because let’s face it, no two projects are ever the […]
Create a Resource Management Plan for Your Construction Company
Create a Resource Management Plan for Your Construction Company A resource management plan provides a comprehensive outline of all the resources needed for a particular project, as well as the cost of those resources and any potential risks. This plan adapts and changes over the course of a project as resource needs and project requirements […]
8 Great Resources For Construction Managers
What sets the best construction managers apart from the rest? It’s a lot more than simply ‘knowing your stuff’. A fundamental part of being an effective construction manager is being able to find the right resources to assist in doing the job. The technology is out there, but it’s all too easy for a construction manager […]
5 Tips to Grow Your Construction Business
Here are five marketing tips to propel your electrical business to success – helping you grow your market share in an increasing competitive economic climate. 1). Listen to your customers. It’s easy to get so caught up in selling customers on using your services that you forget to really listen to them. Calling up […]
5 Ways to Improve Profits with Construction Job Costing Software
In today’s construction business, there are two types of contractors: those using construction job costing software to provide more accurate estimates, understand the intricacies of each project, and maximize profits, and those going out of business. In a highly competitive global market valued at over $10 trillion, most firms operate at razor-thin profit margins and […]
5 Essentials for Effective Construction Communication
Effective communication is a crucial aspect of any business – but in the construction industry, it can mean the difference between a project that’s completed on-time and on budget, and a completely unmitigated disaster. Communication plays a role in every phase of a construction project – you’ll need to collect input for planning and design […]
What is a Construction Punch List and How Do Contractors Use One?
What is a Punch List? A punch list is a list of tasks and items that need to be fixed or completed before a construction project can be considered finished. Creating and completing an accurate punch list is essential in delivering a successful project. This step in the construction project is performed last so that […]
Improve Construction Management Workflow to Manage Your Project’s Success
Improve Construction Management Workflow to Manage Your Project’s Success If you have ever ran or watched a relay race, you know that the baton handoff is critical. A smooth handoff can successfully set up your teammates to maintain pace and win the race. On the other hand, a baton drop can cause delay and possibly […]
Tips for Using Twitter to Market Your Construction Business
Tips for Using Twitter to Market Your Construction Business There is a powerful social media marketing tool in today’s world that has stumped the construction industry. It’s called Twitter. Use the following tips to demystify this social media platform and lay down a foundation for using this powerful tool to build your construction firm’s […]
Increase ROI with Mobile & Cloud-Based Project Management Software
Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs by Connecting the Field and Office Keeping up to date on current projects has been a thorn in the side of many contractors. Communication is the key to success in any construction project, and with today’s technology, it has never been easier. Mobile and Cloud-based solutions, accessible from anywhere, […]
How to encourage an RFI response in construction
How to Encourage an RFI Response in Construction With any given project, contractors and subcontractors are very likely to request for more information to make sure the job gets done correctly. A lagging response to an RFI means a project may become at risk of being delayed. To get projects done more efficiently and take […]
Expand Your Bids for New Construction Business
Expand Your Bids for New Construction Business Use these tips for finding new subcontracting business Due to the specialization of many subcontractors’ trades, their work is hard to find on the “open-bid market.” Most specialized subcontractors receive the bulk of their jobs from having good relationships with contractors who continually use them for repeat […]
5 Tips for an Efficient Construction Change Order Process
5 Tips for an Efficient Construction Change Order Process Change orders in construction refer to any deviations from the original contract, including deadline, material and cost changes. They are an unavoidable part of working within the construction industry due to the frequent modifications that are made throughout a project. If the change order process is […]
Why Millennials Are The Key To The Industry
In a construction project, the success of any given project relies on the strength of your skilled labor force. With baby boomers retiring and opportunities for growth consistently popping up all over the United States, more and more openings in construction firms need to be filled. The millennials have been a hard nut to crack […]