We keep hearing about how augmented reality, as well as drones and 3D printing, and cloud-based construction management software will soon reshape the construction industry. We’re excited about all this new technology. Still, we can’t help but call out the elephant in the room: the pens and paper that so many subcontractors are still relying on. According […]
Are You Outgrowing Your Construction Technology?
Are You Outgrowing Your Construction Technology? Use these tips to scale up, bring in more profits, and never look back. According to Dodge Data and Analytics, construction starts jumped 12% in January of 2017 equaling a seasonally adjusted rate of $690.2 billion. This means that there will be more work for the subcontractor firm. It […]
How to Stay Focused and Motivated on the Jobsite
How to Stay Focused and Motivated on the Jobsite It’s no secret that people working in the construction industry face long hours on a day-to-day basis. Projects can last anywhere from a few months to several years. This can make staying motivated and focused on a project quite a challenge. If you’ve ever struggled with […]
How Your Old Technology & Manual Processes Are Stifling Project Profits
How Your Old Technology & Manual Processes Are Stifling Project Profits Filing paper forms and communicating through email is officially a thing of the past. With technology constantly growing and evolving, it’s time to say goodbye to outdated technology and hello to cloud-based construction software. Construction businesses can no longer afford to continue using inefficient […]
How to Prevent Communication Failures on a Construction Jobsite
How to Prevent Communication Failures on a Construction Jobsite Communication starts with creating a quality and interactive culture within your construction company. Create an atmosphere where communication and engagement are encouraged amongst all employees. Many companies underestimate the vital importance of having an excellent system for communication, putting it off as less important than other […]
Why Mobile Tech is Essential on the Jobsite
Why Mobile Tech is Essential on the Jobsite Mobile tech is becoming essential for the productivity on the construction jobsite. Currently, 70% of the time spent on the construction site is spent coordinating, rather than doing construction work. Mobile technology can lower this percentage of unproductive time by streamlining redundant and unnecessary processes to accomplish […]
Tips for Keeping a Construction Project Organized
Tips for Keeping a Construction Project Organize Keeping a construction project organized requires a lot of communication and coordination among team members. With so many different tasks and various deadlines, it’s no wonder that tasks are forgotten, and paperwork is misplaced. All of these small details can make managing a construction plan very stressful, but […]
Tips on Construction Training Programs for a Skilled Workforce
Tips on Construction Training Programs for a Skilled Workforce The lack of a skilled workforce in construction has continued to be problematic as the industry struggles to find enough qualified workers to staff the growing demand for construction projects. In fact, 8 out of 10 construction firms cannot find enough qualified workers to staff […]
eSUB Announces Technology Partnership with STACK Construction Technologies
Partnership expands mobile & cloud-based construction management solutions for subcontractors; product integration will increase accuracy and efficiency from takeoff through project completion SAN DIEGO, CA, March 8, 2017: San Diego-based eSUB Construction Software (eSUB), the leading provider of mobile and cloud-based project management and document control solutions for subcontractors, today announced a technology partnership […]
What Can You Expect to See in the 21st Century Construction Trailer?
What Can You Expect to See in the 21st Century Construction Trailer? There is no doubt that the construction industry is making the shift toward digital. More and more companies are beginning to implement construction project management software, and the Internet of things and Virtual/Augmented reality continue to buzz around the construction-sphere. As […]
The Checklist You Need When Hiring a Subcontractor
The Checklist You Need When Hiring a Subcontractor Hiring quality subcontractors has its challenges, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult process any longer. When you are going through the process of hiring a sub keep these important key things in mind, and you will be on the path to success. The following checklist […]
The Top 6 Types of Risks in Construction Projects
Construction projects are very complex and can pose various internal and external risks. A strict set of codes, laws, and regulations must be followed during the construction process to best avoid these risks. Unfortunately, there is no way to completely avoid risks as there are bound to be unknown factors that arise over the course […]
How Project Managers Can Use Construction Templates to Their Advantage
How Project Managers Can Use Construction Templates to Their Advantage Even though the construction industry is moving toward mobile collaborative construction management solutions, there is still room for the project manager to take advantage of construction templates to accomplish basic tasks. Excel has many templates specific to the construction industry that can be used for […]
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction
Top Wearable Technology to Watch for in 2017 Construction The buzz around wearable technology in construction continues into 2017 as people make predictions about its growth and potential to disrupt the industry. According to CCS Insight’s global forecast, 250 million smart wearables are predicted to be in use by 2018 and shipments of smart wearables […]
Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them In the construction world time is a precious commodity. With so much work and only a limited amount of time, accurate scheduling is essential to project success. Below I will discuss 6 common scheduling mistakes that, when avoided, can improve your company’s productivity and success. […]