During the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) MEP Innovation Conference this year, eSUB brought together industry leaders to discuss managing change orders without Excel for faster workflows. Here are the highlights. Managing change orders with spreadsheets is inefficient, creates silos and bottlenecks, and results in errors – particularly when each team member tracks separate […]
Beware of the Shortcomings of Construction Spreadsheets for Subcontractors
While it may be tempting to track construction spreadsheets in an Excel, the shortcomings are likely costing you time and money and preventing the level of standardization needed to scale your subcontracting business. For many construction subcontractors, using pen, paper and construction spreadsheets to track projects is the status quo. But with high error rates, […]
eSUB Impact Player Winners for April 2021
In March we launched our search for our eSUB IMPACT Player awards program. The eSUB team was looking for those Customers who are leading their team’s efforts to use technology in their operations. These Champions of Technology provided leadership for their companies who are using new technology to better manage their Project Management and Field operations though the eSUB platform. eSUB IMPACT Player from the field The first eSUB IMPACT Player from the field is […]
Five Ways Contractor Paperwork is Costing You Money
Contractor paperwork probably deserves much of the contempt that construction business owners heap upon it. It’s tedious, time consuming and so easily lost. On the other hand, contractor paperwork is how you get paid. From contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, drawings, change orders, invoices and more, the construction industry is as much about the work you […]
Episode 13: James Simpson of eVOLVE MEP
eSUB Podcast Episode #13 Recap Episode #13 features James who is the Product Manager for eVOLVE MEP, a design tool that works in construction with BIM software for MEP designs. The eVOLVE MEP software helps Trade Contractors work with native REVIT workflows for production and deliverables it makes life simpler to work in models. James has been working in the construction trades since he was 16 years old. He has […]
ConTechCrew Podcast Erich Litch Discusses Data Driving Success
This episode of the ConTechCrew Podcast dives into the topic of data-driven success, featuring Erich Litch, CEO of eSUB, a project and field management software designed specifically for subcontractors in the construction industry. With a Bachelor’s in Art History, a law degree from Loyola University, and extensive experience in the software and construction industries, Erich brings a uniquely diverse and engaging breadth of knowledge […]
Project Manager’s Best Construction Warning System
The construction project manager’s job gives new meaning to the term “multitasking” and each person multitasks differently. Effective project management needs to be standardized to effectively keep track of the smallest details while never losing sight of the big picture for a construction company. Construction project management is an in-the-weeds job at the project level […]
Episode 12: Dominic Donofrio Enertech Electric
Power To The Trades 12 Dominic Donofiro Enertech Electric Episode #12 features Dominic who is the Business Development Manager for Enertech Electric, a third generation family business. Enertech Electrical is a Electrical Contractor based in Ohio and long time leading members of the Independent Electrical Contractors of America (IEC). The company has been in business for 40 years and has over 50 industry professionals. Dominic is a technology enthusiast who was born into the business and is part of […]
How Subcontractors Can Lead the Charge for Construction Women
Although construction women are still a minority in the construction industry, they have been making strides. Many companies support construction women in roles like project manager, fieldworkers, and office administrators. However, construction women in the industry are having difficulty finding support from other construction women. Subcontractor companies can help women in the industry by providing support […]
Jason Saunders talking Operational Efficiency on Bridging the Gap Podcast
On this week’s episode of the Bridging the Gap Podcast, our very own Jason Saunders had a great conversation with Todd Weyant about his thoughts on developing operational efficiency through the application of technology to Subcontractors. Jason’s Origin Story After Jason graduated college, he took a position with a building materials manufacturing company in the roofing space, and he was managing a territory for them. Working […]
Why I joined eSUB: Erich Litch, CEO
Erich Litch is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at eSUB Construction Software. Erich brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience from positions in public and private software companies. Erich was most recently President and COO of ecommerce company 2Checkout where he transformed the business to drive growth and profitability leading to a strategic acquisition by Verifone. He previously […]
Ten Tips To Upgrade Your RFI Process
Does your RFI process need an upgrade? The Request For Information (RFI) workflow is one of the most important processes that Trade Contractors use during the lifecycle of a project. It the opportunity to ask a formal question to obtain a specific question in regards to a deviation to the original project documents, plans or […]
Episode 4: Alex Dunn Levelset
Power To The Trades 4 Alex Dunn Levelset On this week’s episode of the #PowerToTheTrades podcast, our host Rob McKinney speaks with Alex Dunn from Levelset. This eSUB podcast fourth episode features Alex Dunn, who runs the content team at Levelset. He explains his position by saying “In essence, we exist to help contractors manage […]
Episode 3: Chris Martinez Central Electric
Power To The Trades 3 Chris Martinez Central Electric Our new podcast #PowerToTheTrades Construction Podcast has been taking the construction industry by storm the last few weeks. This week, our host, Rob McKinney, speaks with an electrical contractor in Texas. This eSUB podcast third episode features a conversation with Chris Martinez, President of Central Electric. […]
Episode 2: Sean McGuire MCAA
Power To The Trades 2 Sean McGuire MCAA Last week, the eSUB team announced the launch of our new construction podcast “Power to the Trades”. This new show will feature weekly interviews from construction professionals such as trade contractors, industry thought leaders, and a few key partners. The show is hosted by our very own […]