How to Optimize your Construction Calendar with Scheduling Software Estimating accurate project deadlines is no easy task. With so many factors involved in formulating a construction calendar, scheduling software helps make the process easier and more accurate. It optimizes organization, helps track current jobs, and keeps everyone on the same page at all times. As […]
How to Improve Field and Office Communication
How to Improve Field and Office Communication The key to every successful relationship whether personal or professional is communication. Failures in communication can cause lots of turmoil. However, communication failures in construction can result in costly mistakes and delays. Incomplete documentation by the Foreman can be disastrous for a subcontractor when submitting for claims. The […]
HVAC Maintenance Tips for Commercial Buildings
HVAC Maintenance Tips for Commercial Buildings Energy costs from HVAC systems are often extremely high. In fact, they drain billions of dollars from construction businesses each year. This can be frustrating when there are so many other areas of your business that would benefit from the money. Thankfully, there’s a way for you to […]
Setting Up Construction Document Control Procedures with Software
Setting Up Construction Document Control Procedures with Software Establishing clear and precise document control procedures is integral to a successful construction project. Without procedures in place, confusion and chaos are likely to ensue. Thankfully, software makes the document control procedure process a smoother and easier one. To best help you set up control procedures for […]
7 Important Features a Contracting Website Must Have
7 Important Features a Contracting Website Must Have If you take a look at most contracting websites, you’ll find the majority of them to be generic and poorly designed. Many contractors don’t realize the importance of taking the time to craft a strategic and professional website. While your website isn’t the defining factor in […]
Top 5 Ways Software Will Improve Your Construction Project File Organization
Top 5 Ways Software Will Improve Your Construction Project File Organization Good document management is crucial to the success of a construction project. Without it, a project will crumble to pieces. Unfortunately, documents and files are becoming increasingly more difficult to manage. On any given construction project, there are dozens of subcontractors and hundreds of […]
How to Prevent Lifting Related Injuries: Useful Tips for Construction Workers
How to Prevent Lifting Related Injuries: Useful Tips for Construction Workers By Amanda Wilks When was the last time you lifted something heavy? Chances are it wasn’t that long ago, yet there’s a chance that your lift might have been unsafe even if it didn’t seem that heavy or strenuous. Considering the commonality of […]
Diversity in the Construction Industry
Diversity in the Construction Industry In recent years, the importance and emphasis put on diversity in the workplace have continued to grow. Along with many other industries, construction is beginning to see the benefits and necessity of diversity and inclusion. In the past, it was extremely difficult to meet diversity targets. Even though there […]
What is Construction File Management and Why You Need It
What is Construction File Management and Why You Need It When it comes to file management, subcontractors often spend countless hours struggling to maintain a workable system. From construction files to plans to models, the documents never end! Thankfully, there is a quick and easy solution to solve your woes. Most of the pain […]
Top 3 Work Boots for Construction Workers
Top 3 Steel Toe Work Boots for Construction Workers As you probably know, construction workers face various risks in their day-to-day work. With large machinery and heavy equipment, field workers must take extra precautions to protect themselves. When it comes to buying protective gear, you must also keep in mind the quality of these […]
Evolution of Construction Technology
The digital disruption brought upon by the evolution of technology has caused 52% of Fortune 500 companies to have disappeared in the last 15 years. Remember Blockbuster, Borders, Eastman Kodak? Amazon, Netflix, and Facebook replaced these brand icons. Digital disruption can be attributed to more than just technology. It has changed the way we purchase […]
5 Pitfalls of Construction Timesheets
Despite the technological revolution of the last few decades, the construction industry has lagged behind many others, including agriculture and manufacturing, when it comes to increasing productivity. For most analysts, this is because the construction business has been slow to adopt automation as part of its core business practices – most construction tasks are being […]
5 Ways to Improve Profits with Construction Job Costing Software
In today’s construction business, there are two types of contractors: those using construction job costing software to provide more accurate estimates, understand the intricacies of each project, and maximize profits, and those going out of business. In a highly competitive global market valued at over $10 trillion, most firms operate at razor-thin profit margins and […]
Why You Should Adopt Mobile Construction Time Clocks
Whether you’re a large construction firm with simultaneous contracts and employees spread out across multiple projects or a small contractor with your own crew, it’s crucial that you find ways to maximize your profits. In such a competitive industry, any edge you can get against the competition helps you stay in business, and even small […]
Visit the eSUB Booth #910 at NECA 2017 in Seattle, WA
Stop by the eSUB Booth at NECA 2017 to Discover the Latest Innovations in Electrical Construction Project Management Software Tradeshows are an excellent way to receive training on the latest best practices and products in the marketplace. Our eSUB Team attends many tradeshows and events throughout the year, but the NECA Tradeshow hosted by the […]