Autodesk University, the premier training and networking event for Autodesk users, will take place from November 13-15, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, subcontractors will want to come early and attend the Connect & Construct Summit on Monday, November 12. The Connect & Construct Summit is dedicated to all things construction, so you won’t want […]

With hundreds of millions of dollars worth of equipment and supplies stolen every year, a construction site security plan is crucial. Especially since only 25%-30% is recovered, that is hundreds of millions of dollars that is lost. Site security should be a priority for every job site to prevent equipment theft. What to Think About […]

Knowledge is power, and while in some industries businesses might benefit from keeping things secret. In construction, no one wins if they only have a fraction of their necessary information. With BIM technology, it’s even easier for construction companies to share data to increase overall project efficiency and reduce rework.   What Is BIM   […]

After many years of honing your craft and working for someone else, the entrepreneurial bug bites and you are ready to start your own construction company. Where do you begin in how to start a construction company? Beyond passion for your craft, what else do you need to know in order to start, grow, and […]

Construction is a risky business, which is why builder’s risk insurance can help your business. Unforeseeable forces, like fire or other natural disasters, can destroy or damage new construction. They can also push back the timeline causing financial harm to owners and subcontractors. What is Builder’s Risk Insurance Builder’s risk insurance is a type of […]

The construction industry is learning the importance of real-time data in the field. Real-time data in construction gives project managers consistent, accurate data, and reduces the guesswork typically involved. That same guesswork leads to poor decision-making entirely based on outdated information, further setting back construction projects. When project managers don’t have the most accurate information […]

Leading into 2019, experienced Construction Foremen (aka Baby Boomers) are retiring at an accelerated rate and leaving a critical void in experience and leadership for millennials to fill. All the while, the foreman is becoming more important than ever on the commercial construction jobsite because of ever-increasing skills needed – many skills garnered through experience. […]

What percentages of your projects run over budget or past schedule? It’s very likely that it’s a high percentage. According to research by KPMG, over the past three years only 25% of project came within 10% of deadlines. Additionally, only 31% came within 10% of budgets. With those percentages, it looks like going over budget […]

The construction industry uses a lot of resources and creates a lof of pollution which is why there is a push for innovative building materials. Innovative building materials are offering energy efficient, green ways to construct buildings that will hold up longer than ever before. These materials will shape the construction industry and the world […]

Every industry has terms and acronyms that has many newcomers feeling like they are learning a new language. As a tech company focused on construction, we spend a good amount of time helping our employees understand the ins and outs of the construction industry. Following are some helpful commercial construction terms that help give our […]

Managing a construction project impacts the project, done correctly it is completed on time and budget, but incorrectly rework costs impact the bottom line. That’s why there are courses and apprenticeships to ensure that project managers know all that they must do to complete a successful project. Here are 9 steps to manage a construction […]