Employee time tracking has dramatically changed since the increased use of smartphones and the increasing ownership level. Since smartphones exploded onto the market they’ve changed many facets of business. More people now have smartphones which can make employee time tracking or other aspects easier. Smartphone Ownership In the past ten years, cell phone ownership has […]
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Construction Profit Margin – How to Improve Profitability on a Project [Updated for 2018]
Construction profit margin can be hard to predict. In 2013, contractors were seeing a commercial profit margin of 2.96% on average. However, in busy years like 2018, it tends to be higher than in slower years. About 54% of contractors expect to see their profits rise over the next year, and 29% of contractors expect […]
Reasons to Switch to a Time Card App for Large Businesses
Switching to a time card app for your large business isn’t an expense, especially when looking at national data on payroll errors. The American Payroll Association estimates that buddy punching accounts for 2.2% of total payroll expenses and other payroll errors count for 1.2%. This adds up every payroll period. As a result, your large business […]
How to Increase Productivity in Construction Projects When Managing Hundreds of Projects
For the past several years, researchers and business owners theorized about how to increase productivity in construction projects. Comparing construction to other industries shows that while they have increased productivity, the construction industry lagged behind. Technology and software have impacted every industry in the past several years. Each industry it touches has seen increases in […]
8 Types of Infrastructure Construction Projects
Infrastructure construction projects are what keep the important functions of the United States alive. Infrastructure projects are responsible for keeping electricity and water flowing to homes and businesses. They’re also responsible for the roads, bridges and other mass transit ways used to deliver people and goods across the nation. These are the various types of […]
How to Find Construction Project Leads for Your Electrical Contracts in a Competitive Market
Construction projects have a variable lifecycle from two weeks to two years. When one project completes, another one is just beginning. Growing construction companies enjoy a steady stream of projects to keep the momentum going and revenue flowing. In order to develop a healthy pipeline of projects your team must always be on the lookout […]
How to Choose The Best Employee Time Tracking App for 1000+ Employees
How to Choose The Best Employee Time Tracking App One of the biggest headaches for any organization is payroll. When you have over 1000+ employees, that payroll headache becomes a payroll migraine. It is easy to accept it as a part of life, but why live your life in constant pain? Instead of taking a […]
Why Large Construction Companies Need Employee Time Tracking Software
Employee time tracking software isn’t a fad. It’s a tool that large companies can use to increase their productivity and decrease costs substantially. Large construction companies lose hundreds of thousands of dollars every year in payroll and accounting expenses and errors. Below are a few reasons why large construction companies benefit from employee time tracking […]
What an Artificial Intelligence Future Might Be Like in Construction
Are you of the camp that believes artificial intelligence future is humanity’s biggest threat? Artificial intelligence is powerful, but it is still far from having the power to destroy humankind. In fact, artificial intelligence delivers are tremendous opportunity to improve construction and overcome many of its current challenges. Skilled labor shortage With the demand […]
6 Best Commercial Flooring Choices: The Pros and Cons of Each
With so many available products on the market, it’s easier to choose the right commercial flooring option for a project. The location, project use, and more can determine which is the best option. But this list of commercial flooring options showcases some of the best options on the market. Laminate Wood Flooring Laminate wood flooring […]
How A Construction Time Tracking App Will Improve Your Business
How A Construction Time Tracking App Will Improve Your Business As a business owner, one is constantly looking to improve. Whether it is increasing operational efficiencies or profit margins, there is always room for improvement. Construction time tracking software delivers that ability to improve both dramatically. When implemented correctly, construction time tracking software improves operational […]
8 Best Commercial Construction Bidding Websites You Should Start Using Today
With all of the commercial construction bidding websites available, it can be hard to know which one works for your business. This list of commercial bidding websites is in no particular order and contains many commercial bidding websites that have leads that will work for your business. Each website has a different user interface and […]
Reasons Subcontractors Love Integrated Construction Management Software
Reasons Subcontractors Love Integrated Construction Management Software This is a great time to be in construction. There is so much demand for construction services that business is booming. Additionally, there is so much great technology to help you run your business effectively. Integrated construction management software helps many companies effectively manage their limited resources to […]
Top 4 Challenges Construction Consulting Professionals Face in Their Field
Construction consulting firms and professionals are a useful tool in construction. For stakeholders, they can help manage a construction project and find everyone needed for the project. For builders, they can help with scheduling, quality assurance, and other key issues they face. Here are the top 4 challenges construction consulting professionals face in their field. […]
How to Perform a Construction Cost Estimate
An accurate construction cost estimate is crucial to a successful construction project. An accurate construction cost estimate can tell how long a project will take and how much it would cost. However, getting an accurate construction cost estimate can be hard. And the consequences of an overestimate or underestimate can detrimentally harm projects. The amount […]