Job costing is a huge term in construction — yet it can be one of those phrases we say so often, we don’t stop to think of what it means. If you tag each of your expenses and bills to a customer’s project, you might be “costing to a job,” but there’s so much more […]
Creating a Mobile Office with Construction Management Software
While new technology solutions offer the construction industry many opportunities, this technology will not effectively increase job site efficiency unless it is used correctly. Many companies have implemented mobile construction management software into their businesses, but are still struggling to improve collaboration and efficiency. To create a truly successful mobile office, old methods of communication, […]
6 Ways Paper Timesheets Are Costing Your Company Money
6 Ways Paper Timesheets Are Costing Your Company Money Paper timesheets might seem like an easy way to cut costs at your company, they can be easily printed, it’s easy to input information on them, and they cost very little compared to the newer automated systems. However, the American Payroll Association shows that paper timesheets […]
Automated Payroll Can Prevent Discrepancies and Save Time
It’s no secret that payroll management can be quite complicated. With so many different factors like varying pay rates, union benefits, taxes, etc., discrepancies often arise. On top of a potentially inaccurate payroll, manual time sheets waste time and money. Fortunately, automated payroll offers construction companies an integrated solution that prevents discrepancies and eases payroll […]
How to Choose the Right Time Card Solution for Your Jobsite
Payroll is the biggest headache and most stressful aspects in any business. Employees scramble to complete their time cards. Foremen scramble to collect the time cards, verify the hours entered, and submit to Accounting. Then Accounting scrambles to enter the time card information into the payroll system. Every two weeks there is a major scramble […]
Why Printable Construction Time Cards are a Thing of the Past
Catherine DeVrye, a former IBM executive and business speaker, states that the six most expensive words in business are “We’ve always done it this way.” In no other way does this saying ring more true than in the case of construction time cards. Paper time cards are a longstanding process for many construction companies. However, […]
How to Increase Collaboration Through Construction Project Management Apps
While the construction industry has grown in many ways, the lack of growth in regards to productivity continues to plague the industry. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, there has been a measly 1% increase in the construction sector’s annual productivity in the last 20 years. With all of the technological advancements made in the […]
Mobile Construction Management: The Solution to Avoidable Delays
Mobile Construction Management: The Solution to Avoidable Delays The McKinsey Global Institute released a report early this year detailing how the construction industry is missing out on an additional 1.6 trillion dollars a year because of productivity performance and industrial evolution. They also outline how construction-sector productivity can catch up to the productivity of the […]
Why Software is the Most Important Construction Tool in the Market
Why Software is the Most Important Construction Tool in the Market In every industry technology is rapidly changing how things are done and in many cases it makes the finished product better. But with an industry like construction where everything is dependent upon what humans can do and with effective preexisting systems in place, it […]
eSUB on the Road: Interview with Anthony Moore, Operations Director with Fuller Electric
eSUB on the Road at NECA Q&A with Anthony Moore, Operations Director Fuller Electric, Inc. in Federal Way, Washington Tradeshows are an excellent time for us to spend some time with our customers. During the recent National Electrical Contractor’s Association conference and tradeshow in Seattle, our eSUB team caught up with Anthony Moore, Operations Director for […]
Benefits of Going Mobile with a Construction Timesheet App
A recent study by market researcher dscout showed that individuals touch their phone an average of 2,617 times a day. That amounts to 2,617 taps, swipes, and clicks for social media, messaging, gaming, or the many other applications that are available on our mobile devices. With such widespread use (and dependency) on mobile devices, it […]
5 Essential Tips to Increase Construction Revenue
Whether you are a new and growing construction business, or you’ve been in the game for quite some time, there is always room to increase your construction revenue. After all, who doesn’t want to make more money? The key to improving construction revenue and profit margins ultimately comes down to productivity. These five […]
6 Reasons Why Collaboration is Key to Successful Construction Management
6 Reasons Why Collaboration is Key to Successful Construction Management No matter how strong individual team members are, they will not achieve success without the rest of the team. Successful construction management requires the collaboration of hundreds of individuals including architects, engineers, material providers, consultants, subcontractors, owners and many others. Without a strong collaborative […]
Software that Will Increase the Value of Your HVAC Business
Contractors that specialize in the HVAC industry are well positioned for continued growth. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics , the job outlook for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15% from 2016-2026 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The average growth for […]
Using Contractor Scheduling Software for Construction Business Organization
Using Contractor Scheduling Software for #Construction Business Organization With the increase in residential and commercial construction projects, it’s imperative to set up and know your schedules for projects. Contractor scheduling software can help with that, but great contractor scheduling software not only allows you to set projects calendars for multiple contracts, it will also […]