Tips for Onboarding Employees Who Don’t have Construction Experience Odds are, many of your potential new hires aren’t construction pros with years of experience. While this may seem negative, industry experience is not the only skill that new hires can bring to the table. When going through potential applicants, it is more important to […]
How to Manage Job Order Costing
How to Manage Job Order Costing Estimating an accurate budget for construction projects is no easy task. Between labor, materials and overhead costs, inaccurate estimates can end up being costly mistakes. Even the most experienced professionals will have a hard time pinpointing exact costs because let’s face it, no two projects are ever the […]
Top 5 Causes for Construction Delays and How to Resolve Them
Avoiding costly delays is one of the most important aspects of project management in the construction industry. In a best-case scenario, construction delays reduce your annual revenue figures and demonstrate to your clients that you’re disorganized or incapable of delivering. In worst case scenarios, your firm could be ruined by liquidated damages, a special type […]
Dropbox vs. eSUB – Explore Your Cloud Storage Options
Cloud storage solutions are a no-brainer in construction. With team members in the office and in the field, cloud storage provides all team members real-time access to project documentation. Cloud storage provides a central location for project documentation eliminating the need to email documents back and forth. The path to least resistance may be […]
How to Become an Electrical Contractor
How to Become an Electrical Contractor If you have a knack for working with electrical systems and you’re looking for a stable career in a big industry that will never disappear, becoming an electrical contractor might be a great option for you. Electricians earn a great salary that climbs quickly as they gain more years […]
How PM Software Helps Win Construction Projects
How PM Software Helps Win Construction Projects Project management (PM) software is the single best solution to all your construction problems. With various customizable features, you can organize, improve productivity and reduce your costs. The best part? It can be easily integrated into your construction business, making your life easier almost instantly. With all of […]
Construction Waste Removal: Questions to Ask when Renting a Dumpster
Construction Waste Removal: Questions to Ask when Renting a Dumpster Whether you’re doing a home renovation, outdoor construction project, or re-shingling a roof, renting a dumpster is a convenient way to dispose of all your construction waste. On-site dumpsters represent a significant return on investment for subcontractors and their clients. You’ll save yourself many […]
Why all Construction Companies Should Be Using Cloud-Based Management Software
Why all Construction Companies Should Be Using Cloud-Based Management Software Cloud technology is slowly changing the construction management process every day. With cloud-based management software, you can help your team stay connected, save money, increase your flexibility and much more. It takes care of all the difficulties for you so that you can do your […]
Cost Estimation Techniques in Construction Projects
Cost Estimation Techniques in Construction Projects No matter what type of construction project you are working on, you must have accurate cost estimates if you want it to be a success. With strict timelines and budgets, estimating helps ensure that your project hits its milestones on time and within your budget. While there are […]
Getting Paid For Changes and Claims: What Does It Take?
Guest Author: Bill Haydt, Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. Helping contractors and subcontractors prepare change order requests and claims is one of the things that I do day in and day out. In doing so, I often see them struggle with exactly what they need to include to make their change orders and claims complete and, […]
Job Costing vs Process Costing
Job Costing Construction vs Process Costing Cost accounting helps managers determine the costs of running a business by recording the costs of materials, processes, and projects. Analyzing trends on costs of production and overhead along with revenue helps management make informed decisions on how to improve, scale, or grow effectively. Cost accounting utilizes either job […]
Interview with Project Manager Chris Sweeney of Rowan Electric
Rowan Electric in Carlsbad, California, is a family-owned business that is experiencing tremendous 20% year-over-year growth. As the company began more work on larger, more complex projects, the need for a construction project management solution became more evident. How did you get into construction? I have always found construction work to be very rewarding and […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Construction Requests for Proposals
The Do’s and Don’ts of Construction RFPs Construction RFPs, otherwise known as requests for proposals, are the most formal type of request in the construction industry. An RFP is most often used when there is a specific project or problem. The company who requests a proposal outlines the scope of work that will need to […]
How to Protect your Construction Company Against Cybersecurity Threats
How to Protect your Construction Company Against Cybersecurity Threats With all the benefits of technology, there come many risks as well. Technology is now integrated into every aspect of our personal and professional lives, leaving our data vulnerable to cyber attacks. As our world becomes more technologically advanced, these cybersecurity threats will continue to […]
Tips for Managing Construction Job Site Inventory
Tips for Managing Construction Job Site Inventory Without organization, a construction project will fall to pieces. This is true in all aspects, but especially when it comes to job site inventory. Construction projects require transferring and keeping track of countless materials and pieces of equipment. With so many different crew members, it’s no wonder […]