Getting paid in the construction industry can be a long and frustrating journey. The payment process for contractors takes an average of 83 days – one of the longest of any industry in the world. Contractors have a variety of tools available to help them reduce financial risk, improve their cash flow, and speed up […]
Quote vs. Estimate In Construction: What’s the Difference?
If you’re in the construction industry, it’s not uncommon for people to talk about quotes, estimates, bids, and proposals and use the words interchangeably. So, which term wins in the battle for construction supremacy? Find out below in Quote vs. Estimate in Construction: What’s the Difference? Depending on where you’re from, you might walk onto […]
What are Building Specifications in Construction?
Contracts are essential in many different industries and generally need to be as detailed as possible. One way to document details correctly is through the specification section of a contract. In the construction industry, owners, architects, and designers must be specific about the project’s necessary work for completion. Building specifications in construction describe the materials, […]
Writing Perfect Business Emails for Contractors
Writing Perfect Business Emails for Contractors Successful communication between the commercial subcontractor and the general contractor is essential for carrying out a project within the deadline. As a subcontractor, you can make this type of communication much more efficient if you know how to write a great business email. With the following tips, you’ll be […]
9 Construction Management Skills to Master for the Modern Workforce
Construction management is a stressful but rewarding career. The process of planning a building project from start to finish takes time and is a very tedious undertaking. Construction managers must learn the skills to manage a broad scope of responsibilities, including juggling change orders or unexpected delays, all while working to ensure the project is […]
10 Must-Have Features For Construction Safety Software
According to OSHA, nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. on any given day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average in this category for all industries. Therefore, construction project managers have to not only manage their projects and budgets but to […]
Simple Steps to Create a Change Order Request
What is a Change Order? A change order is a document used to record an amendment to your original construction contract. The purpose of a change order request is to create a record of added services. If a contractor fails to use change orders, then the firm is likely to lose out on getting paid […]
50 Construction Terms Every Construction Manager Should Know
The construction industry has many specific construction terms and acronyms that can be extremely confusing at first. Being a technology-focused construction company, we put a heavy focus on ensuring our employees understand the ins and outs of construction terminology, as not all things can be taught in classrooms. Rather, the knowledge is acquired through spending […]
The Complete Construction Site Inspection Checklist
Construction is a high risk and hazard industry that encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including repair, remodeling, and commercial construction. Construction workers perform dangerous tasks, and they must be aware of electrocution, unguarded machinery, falling off rooftops, getting struck by heavy equipment, etc. Inspections provide certainty that everything in the construction project is working […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Electrical Project Management Delivery
Electrical construction is a multi-million dollar industry, and its installation and control components play a significant part in electrical contracting. For any construction project, the electrical project manager plays a crucial role on and off the job site. They must oversee and regulate how to effectively plan, schedule, and organize workers, time, materials, equipment, and […]
Construction Estimating 101: Everything You Need To Know
What is Construction Estimating? Construction estimating is the process of anticipating the expense of building a physical structure. This step is essential, and one of the most crucial in the construction process. Estimators need to be as accurate as possible because profit margins (the livelihood of contractors) are impacted if any estimated direct and indirect […]
8 Construction Project Manager Responsibilities
Construction managers, also known as construction project managers, oversee and allocate resources for various construction projects. A great construction project manager is skilled in both the technical skills required for the job and in leading and directing their team. Construction project manager responsibilities are what guide a project to success. Projects can vary from residential, […]
Top Lean Construction with Cloud & Mobile Technology
Top Lean Construction with Cloud & Mobile Technology Top Lean Construction is a combination of practical development in design with operational research in order to ensure that a construction project is quickly done, and incurs a lower cost. Since its arrival in the early 1990s, the lean construction movement—and its associated framework, the Lean Construction […]
How New Technology In Construction Helps Trade Contractors Work More Efficiently
In previous years, commercial construction spending grew from roughly $626 billion to $807 billion in 2018. As we progress into 2019, most forecasts and reports suggest that 2019 is the year where commercial constructions pending plateaus. With plateauing growth, trade contractors will have to work out the best ways to protect their profit margins. However, an important question remains on […]
4 Tips for Successful Construction Document Management
Construction document management has become one of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks in a project manager’s daily life. However, effective and successful construction document management is absolutely crucial to any construction project. Without it, projects are hard to complete on time and budget, and even harder to defend. Contractors are moving from paper documentation […]