Building a technology advantage. Three Innovations to get a head start on reaping the benefits of adopting technology for your construction firm. What would we do without technology? On the consumer side, Technology has infiltrated all parts of everyday life. It has revolutionized every industry and slowly helping construction subcontractors take control of the […]
Robotics and the Impact on Construction
Robotics and the Impact on Construction Robotic technology is here, and it’s changing the construction industry like never before. In this article, we will take a look at the newest robotic technology and the impacts it’s having on the world of construction. Building with Drones Drones are growing in popularity due to the many […]
4 Ways Technology Is Shaping Construction Site Security
4 Ways Technology Is Shaping Construction Site Security A frequently brushed aside aspect of on-site construction is the necessity of site security for each project. Security and protection of a construction site aren’t typically everyone’s first concern; the focus with any project usually revolves around the work being done rather that what goes on […]
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 “Pushing Paper” is Crushing Your Bottom Line
How “Pushing Paper” is Crushing Your Bottom Line With disruptive technologies such as cloud-based project management and mobile apps making their way onto jobsites, the construction industry has begun to see a dramatic change in how project data is stored and accessed from start to finish. Traditionally, field workers collected information and brought […]
4 Major Benefits That Field Reporting Tech Can Do For Your Subcontractor Firm
4 Major Benefits That Field Reporting Tech Can Do For Your Subcontractor Firm Given all of the paperwork that is part and parcel of a construction project, it’s understandable that project managers and superintendents don’t particularly want to do more. And given all of the updating that does go on throughout the project process, […]
Proven Strategies for Identifying Tech Savvy Construction Employees
The increasing role technology plays in the construction industry is causing companies to change the way they value technology proficiency in their workforce. Construction companies are placing greater value on tech savvy employees who can learn new technologies quickly. Innovations in IT have the potential to enhance productivity and drive profitability in a competitive […]
3D Laser Scanning – The Latest in Building Information Modeling
3D Laser Scanning – The Latest in Building Information Modeling If you’re looking to decrease your labor expenses, improve material cost estimations and save time planning your next construction project, you may want to consider using 3D laser scanning technology. Laser scanning is the newest method for building information modeling (BIM), offering an accurate, […]
The Technology Revolution in Construction is Here.
We keep hearing about how augmented reality, as well as drones and 3D printing, and cloud-based construction management software will soon reshape the construction industry. We’re excited about all this new technology. Still, we can’t help but call out the elephant in the room: the pens and paper that so many subcontractors are still relying on. According […]
eSUB Announces Technology Partnership with STACK Construction Technologies
Partnership expands mobile & cloud-based construction management solutions for subcontractors; product integration will increase accuracy and efficiency from takeoff through project completion SAN DIEGO, CA, March 8, 2017: San Diego-based eSUB Construction Software (eSUB), the leading provider of mobile and cloud-based project management and document control solutions for subcontractors, today announced a technology partnership […]
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction The buzz around wearable technology in construction continues into 2017 as people make predictions about its growth and potential to disrupt the industry. According to CCS Insight’s global forecast, 250 million smart wearables are predicted to be in use by 2018 and shipments of smart wearables […]
6 Reasons to Adopt Mobile Timecards
6 Reasons to Adopt Mobile Timecards Traditional timecards are as ancient as they are inefficient, which is the reason why more construction companies are adopting mobile timecards. Manual timecards are subject to human error, dishonest information, and added expenses. Mobile timecards can improve the subcontractor’s productivity, save money and time, and increase accountability and […]
Why Spreadsheets are a Thing of the Past
Why Spreadsheets are a Thing of the Past Excel has been one of the most commonly used programs in the workplace and school for decades. With over 1.2 billion people using Microsoft Office, it is safe to say that Excel has become the standardized program for businesses dealing with any data. But people are […]
How Digital Drawings in Construction are Affecting the Industry
How Digital Drawings in Construction are Affecting the Construction Industry As mobility and digitization continue to shatter the concept of the traditional “workplace,” mobile digitized blueprints, known as digital drawings, are becoming a necessity. It is clear that the digital age is bringing about technological change that has been disrupting the construction industry as a whole. 93% […]
Five Ways to Leverage Mobile Tech for a Competitive Advantage in Construction
Smartphones have made possible business models that were unimaginable just 10 years ago. Uber, a company that is built on the ubiquity of GPS-enabled mobile devices, is currently valued at $50 billion—higher than 80 percent of the S&P 500. Smartphones have been so disruptive because of the communication problems they solve. Good communication is an […]