Are referrals beginning to dry up? Are you looking for ways to increase growth with more construction opportunities in 2018? Subcontractors are specialists in their field, and rather than selling a product you have to sell your services. The problem is, unless the person who is hiring you is also a specialist in your field, […]
5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Construction Management Degree
5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Construction Management Degree As construction explodes so does construction management. Whether you’re a high school student or a construction pro wanting to take the next step, a construction management degree can be useful. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that construction management has an 11% growth rate, meaning […]
List of Construction BIM Benefits for Contractors
Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilizes a 3D visual representation to plan, design, and collaborate during the construction lifecycle. Similar to other construction technology, BIM has been around for a while but is starting to gain traction. The advancements of mobile devices and cloud-based software are facilitating the adoption of technology by contractors. Adoption of BIM […]
Making a Case for New Project Management Solutions
By Shannon Cruz, Software Advice To many workers in the field, it may be obviously that your construction company needs a new project management solution. The challenge lies in convincing higher-ups that’s indeed the case To get buy-in from executives, you have to demonstrate how new software will improve the company’s bottom line and overall […]
Construction Management vs Civil Engineering – What Are The Differences?
Construction Management vs Civil Engineering – What Are The Differences? Construction management and civil engineering sound interchangeable. However, the jobs are very different. While a construction site might see both a construction engineer and a civil engineer they’re going to be separate people. They require different levels of education, the jobs require different areas of […]
Subcontractors, Now’s The Time! Protect Yourself from Construction Lawsuits Due to Non-Payment
Subcontractors, Now’s The Time! Protect Yourself from Construction Lawsuits Due to Non-Payment Payment is important in every field. As a subcontractor, the simple matter of payment becomes a lot more complicated and can result in construction lawsuits. There are a variety of reasons why subcontractors don’t get paid for work they do. In some […]
Integrated Labor Delivery vs. Integrated Project Delivery
Project delivery in construction is troubled by cost and schedule overruns. Why? Disjointed interests among various stakeholders creates big problems. It is not intentional, but it is endemic due to the contractual obligations and process of traditional project delivery. Traditional project delivery In a design-bid-build environment, an owner contracts a designer or architect to develop […]
Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement: Ways to Protect Yourself
Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement: Ways to Protect Yourself As a subcontractor, a contractor-subcontractor agreement is commonplace. Like all contracts, it’s important to carefully review the language to ensure you’re not getting the short end of the stick. Remember, RISK needs to be properly assigned and shared among the contractor and subcontractor. What is a Contractor-Subcontractor […]
Top 7 Reasons Why Construction Equipment Maintenance Matters
Construction equipment maintenance contributes to about 40% of total construction project overrun costs, according to a study in the International Journal of Engineering Science Invention. In addition, failing to keep up with your preventative maintenance has a significant ripple effect on greater projects. This can stall your progression, cause you to miss key due dates, […]
8 Tips for World of Concrete Success
8 Tips for World of Concrete Success World of Concrete is just a week away. The whole event can seem a little daunting, but these 8 tips should help you relax and enjoy your time there. 1. Go With a Plan World of Concrete is a huge event. With over 1400 exhibitors, 140 seminars […]
Why High Paying Construction Jobs are Going Unfilled
Why High Paying Construction Jobs are Going Unfilled For the past three years, the construction industry has had a major labor shortage. There were roughly 178,000 open construction jobs at the end of 2016, many of them are high paying construction jobs. And that number has only increased. With an explosion of commercial and […]
Why 2018 is the Year to Implement Construction Software at your Company
Why 2018 is the Year to Implement Construction Software at your Company As 2017 ends, many construction firms are planning their growth strategies for 2018. How will we close out our current projects on schedule and increase our project capacity to grow revenues? How will we keep our employees engaged to keep them on board […]
7 Ways to Detect Construction Fraud
7 Ways to Detect Construction Fraud While we would all like to believe the best in people, we, unfortunately, live in a world where we must keep our guard up – especially when we’re hiring people to come into our home. Construction fraud is becoming a growing trend and is something that people must […]
3 Proven Ways To Reduce Subcontractor Accidents, Injuries, And Fatalities
Guest Author: Trey Trimble, CTO at Transportation Safety Apparel It’s no secret that safety should be an absolute priority in the eyes of any type of construction worker. However, there are a number of potentially deadly hazards that subcontractors face every day on the job, and being aware of the most viable workplace injury prevention […]
The Basics of Construction HVAC
The Basics of Construction HVAC In layman terms, an HVAC system is essentially a heating, cooling, and ventilating system that regulates the temperature and air in buildings or homes. Its main purpose is to ensure a comfortable indoor environment. To better understand how HVAC systems work, let’s take a look at some of the basics. […]