The 5 Stages of Project Management – Understanding a Construction Project’s Life Cycle Project managers serve as the backbone of successful construction projects, dealing with a vast number of complexities on a daily basis. Project management in construction, which includes juggling various tasks and ensuring a project meets its deadlines, takes a great deal of […]
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Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly
Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly Construction project scheduling is a daunting task for most project managers due to the complexity of relationships between tasks and resources. The construction project manager is responsible for scheduling and controlling a project while ensuring that quality is not compromised. Why is scheduling so […]
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager?
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager? You probably hear the term “project manager” thrown around quite a bit, but what does being a project manager really mean? The project manager is ultimately responsible for all time, cost, and quality requirements on a project and sees these out from beginning to […]
10 Benefits of Implementing Mobile Construction Technology
10 Benefits of Implementing Mobile Construction Technology With the world becoming increasingly more mobilized, it is essential that construction companies recognize the importance of implementing mobile construction technologies within their businesses. The construction industry continues to evolve every year, which means that companies need a technology that will help them adapt to this constantly changing […]
8 Tips for Subcontractors to Eliminate Data Silos
8 Tips for Subcontractors to Eliminate Data Silos A data silo is “a separate database or set of data files that are not part of an organization’s enterprise-wide data administration.” In simpler terms, it is any data that is not shared within an organization, even if it would be useful to other parties. For subcontractors, who make decisions […]
Top Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022
Top Construction Trends to Watch for in 2022 It’s official; 2022 is in full swing. You may be aware of what 2022 means for you, but what does it hold for the construction industry? Here are some construction industry trends to watch for this year. Use of collaboration tools Going into the new year, more […]
The Environmental Impacts of Construction Projects and the Next Steps Forward for the Industry
Construction projects around the world have a significant impact on our environment, both on a local and a global scale. Every stage of the construction process has a measurable environmental impact: the mining processes used to source materials, the transportation of these materials to the building site from sources around the world, the construction process […]
Why adopting software in your business is becoming less of a choice, and more of a necessity
A survey from Software Advice, a company that helps construction software buyers find the right vendor(s), has offered insight into the preferences and pain points of prospective buyers who are thinking of adopting software systems in their construction business. The survey analyzed the responses of 250 participants to better understand what software features are […]
What is FLSA Overtime?
What is FLSA Overtime? The FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) provides the rules regarding overtime pay for employees, determining who is eligible for overtime pay and who is exempt. The FLSA describes overtime as working more than 40 hours in a workweek. If an employee who is considered “non-exempt” exceeds the 40-hour workweek, they are […]
The RFI and its Cost to Your Construction Firm
The RFI and its Cost to Your Construction Firm The RFI (request for information) is intended to ask questions and bridge gaps or inconsistencies that may arise when reviewing provided documents. Despite RFIs being a necessary clarification tool that can prevent devastating miscommunication, an overwhelming amount of RFIs can slow down a project and create […]
10 Tips to Build Better Relationships with General Contractors
10 Tips for Subcontractors | Build Better Relationships with General Contractors Historically, subcontractors and general contractors have had their disagreements. Despite this, it is possible to improve the relationship between the subcontractor and general contractor with these 10 tips: 1. Be prepared at all times Nothing bothers a general contractor more than a subcontractor […]
Taking Smart Risks in Construction
“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it, and I’ve worked so hard to make sure that I survive.” – Chris Hadfield, Astronaut Construction Dive recently forecast that contractors will be more cautious about project selection this year. Ok, […]
Making Life Easier at the Jobsite & Office: Mobile Subcontractor Software
Mobile construction management software is ideal for addressing common pain points for specialty contractors of all trades. No matter what you build, mobile and cloud construction management software can help you in so many ways. So, let’s get down to how this solution makes life easier at the jobsite and in the back office. Centralization […]
10 Ways to Combat the Construction Worker Shortage
Despite the increasing demand and job openings in the construction industry, 76% of construction firms say they are having trouble finding qualified employees to meet this demand, according to Associated General Contractors of America. Construction companies are having trouble not only attracting new hires but also retaining them. This problem can be battled in many […]
10 Steps to Supercharge Your Construction Sales Process
Win higher margin work & grow your business. Every construction business owner’s goal is to win more work at higher margins against fewer competitors. But contractors are generally too busy working and building projects, and, therefore, leave their sales activity as second priority. After they solve all of the daily issues, field challenges and […]