Working together is a part of everyday life in the business world; it’s necessary to be able to work cohesively with your team to succeed. But we’re all familiar with the feeling of everyone on your team not being on the same page. It can get frustrating, especially in a workplace environment where it feels […]
The Role of Sustainable Infrastructure in Construction for 2020
Sustainable infrastructure refers to “green” or “smart” buildings. It encompasses developing roads, buildings, energy and water infrastructures with deep consideration of economic, social, and most importantly, environmental aspects. It also includes a wide range of initiatives that specifically focus on energy, water, and land management; smart and green technology, and using sustainable building materials. Sustainable […]
How Big Data and Analytics are Transforming the Construction Industry
Big data has become an integral part of all industries in recent years, and with the coming of the digital age, it shows no sign of slowing down. We’re looking at how big data and analytics are instrumental in transforming the construction industry: from management software to BIM and real-time data analytics; big data has […]
How to Improve your Construction Operations with Modern Technology in 2020
It’s 2020. And businesses are striving to increase efficiency at every level of the enterprise. In the construction industry, as a trade contractor, with the right scope and design, you can take your team, and operate the project in a way that produces the best work for the owner and client. Over the years, technology […]
How to Reduce Construction Costs
With local economies improving in many places around the world, the number of new commercial construction projects is growing. Managers for commercial construction projects have many tasks to handle at once, especially when the number of expected projects to complete is continuously increasing. Construction project managers must do market research, communicate with the owners of […]
Power to the Trades – Celebrating eSUB’s Record Year!
As eSUB Construction Software continues to get bigger and better, it’s incredible to reflect on all that our team has accomplished this past year to deliver a premium level of support and services to skilled trade contractors. Earlier this year, we secured a $12M Series B investment from Catalyst Investors and our existing investor Revolution […]
5 Healthcare Construction Best Practices
Embracing technology is key to getting ahead in construction. The same goes for the multi-billion-dollar sector of construction, healthcare construction.
Public-Private Partnerships in Construction: Benefits and Faults
A public-private partnership, also known as PPP, is a legal contract between a government body and a private entity. Its goal is to provide either an asset or a service as a public benefit. In the past, there have been consequences from deferred maintenance and underinvestment in the construction industry. For public-private partnership construction groups, […]
10 Tips for How to Reduce Waste Disposal on Construction Sites
Why Reduce Waste Disposal on Construction Sites? In the construction industry, tons of waste is produced on job-sites. In the U.S alone, an estimated 251 million tons of solid waste is generated annually. However, less than a third of that amount is recycled or composted. And, up to 40% of that waste is from the […]
10 Tips to Increase Construction Productivity
The construction industry is one of the leaders in the world’s economy. In the U.S. alone, annual construction spending is estimated to be $1.2 billion. What is more, around 7% of the world’s population is working in the construction industry. Although there is a significant amount of money spent in this industry, studies have shown that […]
Commercial Construction Costs Per Square Foot 2019
Article Highlights: — Defining what is commercial construction — Commercial Construction costs based on the type of building and materials — Commercial Property Industry data: US Facts and Statistics — Key tips for your next commercial construction project Commercial construction often requires larger, more extensive and expensive equipment. Commercial construction costs are difficult to […]
What is a Construction Surety Bond?
What is a Construction Surety Bond? In the construction industry, a construction surety bond is a credit instrument that binds the contractual obligations between the parties. Surety bonds assure financial security by providing owners confidence that their contractors will perform according to the terms settled in the agreement. Article Highlights — A […]
How to Write a Scope of Work for a Construction Project
When an owner decides to start a new construction project, the planning process is the first phase that takes place. Planning is a vital part of a business in the construction industry. Having a plan for a construction project aids owners to GCs to subcontractors, especially commercial subcontractors handling large-scale projects. A plan that provides […]
Just Launched: An Updated Submittal Workflow Made Specifically for Subcontractors
I love submittals, said no sub ever! That’s because subcontractors are responsible for the submittal workflow – purchasing, fabrication, and installation of the materials and items on a project. And on a commercial construction project, it’s not unusual for there to be hundreds or even thousands of submittal items. Managing all those items is not […]
Top Construction Careers for 2020
Construction careers are on the rise because, in this industry, there is a labor shortage. Therefore, there are a lot of job opportunities with growing salaries. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, in 2019, construction employment has increased by 279,000 jobs, and the employment rate stood at an all-time low. Construction is the […]