What is an RFI (Request for Information), How to Write One What Is Request For Information_ How to Improve Your RFI Process

What is an RFI (Request for Information), How to Write One

In the construction industry, an RFI (Request for Information) is an essential tool for seeking clarification and solving questions about project plans and specifications. It acts as a formal way for project teams to ask questions, clarify uncertainties, and address any issues that may arise during the construction process. RFIs facilitate communications between all parties […]

How Decentralized Data Leads to Job Costing Miscalculations (and How to Fix That) Architect with his head in his hands, sitting at a table in his office; job costing concept

How Decentralized Data Leads to Job Costing Miscalculations (and How to Fix That)

Job costing is one of the most critical aspects of any trade contracting business.  “Proper job costing has tremendous effects on your business’s better profitability, project estimating, management decisions, and timely financial reporting,” writes Hannah Nguyen at Irvine Bookkeeping. That’s why “construction job costing requires meticulous attention to detail and monitoring all costs associated with […]

Smarter Decisions, Better Outcomes: The Role of Centralized Construction Project Data Engineers talking about building project on the site; centralized construction project data concept

Smarter Decisions, Better Outcomes: The Role of Centralized Construction Project Data

Construction projects rarely stick to the plan.  Changes to projects occur for several reasons, including budget issues, lack of available materials, client requests and other unexpected issues. The only thing that’s absolute is that change in the construction industry is inevitable. Because change is the name of the game, everyone must be able to make […]

Navigating the Crossroads: The High Cost of Inaction for Small Subcontractors in Commercial Construction

Navigating the Crossroads: The High Cost of Inaction for Small Subcontractors in Commercial Construction

Over the past few years, the construction industry has seen a shift toward the adoption of software for project documentation, field communications, and project management. What has become a cornerstone of modern practices in other industries is now becoming a standard practice in construction. Yet, some construction subcontractors remain resistant to this change, often underestimating […]

Project Management vs Estimating Software: What Should Construction Industry Subcontractors Prioritize  Project Management vs Estimating Software

Project Management vs Estimating Software: What Should Construction Industry Subcontractors Prioritize 

The construction industry, especially for small to mid-sized specialty contractors, hinges on the efficient management of resources and accurate project planning. In this highly competitive sector, the choice between various software tools can significantly impact a business’s success. But what should subcontractors prioritize? While estimating and takeoff software plays a vital role in determining project […]

How Construction Project Management Software Gives Peace of Mind to Trade Contractors Construction engineer leading production process outdoors; construction project management software concept

How Construction Project Management Software Gives Peace of Mind to Trade Contractors

Construction is a stressful occupation.  According to a recent survey of workers by StrongArm Technologies, 47 percent of construction workers experience stress on the job. That stress is often caused by fairly unpredictable factors like supply chain issues, weather delays, labor shortages, change orders, and unrealistic deadlines, and it tends to fall heaviest on trade […]

Building a Defense: How Better Construction Documentation Helps Subcontractors Mitigate Legal Disputes How Better Construction Documentation Helps Subcontractors

Building a Defense: How Better Construction Documentation Helps Subcontractors Mitigate Legal Disputes

The Rising Tide of Legal Disputes in Construction Over the past few years, subcontractors have increasingly found themselves navigating a minefield of legal disputes, a trend that has significant financial implications. The construction industry has seen a notable surge in legal disputes with the average value of construction disputes in North American courts recently soaring […]