Construction documents form the core of any project. Without them, work cannot be done, and contractors cannot get paid. Documents serve as the critical evidence to support or dispute any claims. Because of their importance, it is critical that a project has proper document control procedures. Many construction firms utilize cloud-based software to manage their […]
Why 2018 is the Year to Implement Construction Software at your Company
Why 2018 is the Year to Implement Construction Software at your Company As 2017 ends, many construction firms are planning their growth strategies for 2018. How will we close out our current projects on schedule and increase our project capacity to grow revenues? How will we keep our employees engaged to keep them on board […]
How to Implement a Construction Time Clock System
Congratulations on making the big decision to implement a construction time clock system. We have collaborated with hundreds of organizations on their construction software implementations. With all of that experience, here are a few of our lessons learned for important steps to ensure successful implementation and adoption of your new construction time clock system. Evaluate […]
How Construction Apps are Improving the Construction Industry
The introduction of the iPhone and mobile app in 2008 drastically changed the way we work and communicate. The app store initially opened with 500 mobile apps. With the improvements in internet connectivity and the onslaught of apps aimed at productivity, mobile app popularity skyrocketed. As of January 2017, the app store offered 2.2 million apps including […]
How to Get Organized with Construction Project Scheduling Software
How to Get Organized with Construction Project Scheduling Software Construction projects are made up of a million tiny pieces that eventually come together to form a completed structure. In order to fit all those pieces together successfully, organization is absolutely essential. Unfortunately, organizing a complex construction project is easier said than done. While organization is […]
10 Reasons to Switch to a Construction Time Card App
10 Reasons to Switch to a Construction Time Card App Switching to a construction time card app could seem like a daunting task. But the switch comes with so many benefits to you and your company. And there are more reasons to switch to a construction time card app then there are to stay […]
7 Ways Small Construction Companies Can Benefit from Contractor Software
7 Ways Small Construction Companies Can Benefit from Contractor Software Contractor software might seem like something only for large construction firms. It can be expensive or include features you don’t need while not having features you do. Fortunately, the market is changing and more contractor software companies are setting up for smaller business. They’re […]
Reasons Why Time Card Software is a Construction Company Must Have
Despite the advancements in technology, the construction industry is still one of the least digitized industries. Sure, many of the workers may be rocking the latest smartphones and their homes outfitted with the latest smart technology. But their workplace has not adapted. Why? According to the JBKnowledge Construction Survey, nearly 50% of construction companies […]
Lean Construction and Enhance Scaffolding Safety
Lean Construction and Enhance Scaffolding Safety Lean construction is a comprehensive, systemic approach to commercial, industrial, and residential building projects. Lean construction combines operational research, practical development, and technology to the end-to-end design and construction process. Lean construction principles were drawn from the manufacturing process to some degree. Construction differs from manufacturing in […]
8 Best Practices for Precise Labor Tracking
Keeping track of employee attendance can be a grueling and time-consuming task. Unfortunately, there’s no way around labor tracking as it is essential to the success of any construction business. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the pain of this process and ensure the precision of your labor tracking. So, what exactly are these best […]
2017 Construction Industry Recap
We are a few weeks from wrapping up 2017, which provided adequate growth for the construction industry. According to the FMI Corporation, provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment, construction spending in 2017 increased 4% compared to 2016. For 2018, FMI forecasts another 5% growth […]
Why Contractors Need a Written Policy for Construction Project Documents
Construction project documents can be a bit of a hassle especially if something goes wrong. You have to find all of the documents related to the project, which are hopefully in one place. This takes away from other important areas of your business and could possibly be expensive. It’s times like these that it becomes […]
Create Your Own Risk Management Plan for 2018
Create Your Own Risk Management Plan for 2018 The new year is weeks away, and with it comes new opportunity. 2018 is the year to mitigate risks in your business. Creating a general risk management plan for your business and a risk management template will help you manage risks on site and off. Each […]
Construction Management Interview Tips
Construction Management Interview Tips When hiring a construction project manager, you need to be sure that the person is up for the job. Managers must be an expert in all things construction, extremely detail oriented, excellent in time management and experienced in overseeing dozens of employees. As you can imagine, this is no easy […]
Un-Documented Work is Unpaid Work: Document as You Go with Labor Tracking Software
Keeping track of the exact hours worked by each of your team members is no easy feat. In fact, it’s almost impossible without the help of a labor tracking software. Relying on manual timesheets leaves your team at risk of being underpaid due to undocumented work. By integrating mobile devices and labor tracking software into […]