Even the most experienced contracting firms make mistakes when estimating project durations, promising tighter deadlines than are realistic to secure the contract and make customers happy. On the other hand, even projects with forgiving deadlines can run into roadblocks when human error is involved. When a project falls behind schedule, the implications can be severe […]
How to Become a Construction Superintendent: Climbing the Ladder
How to Become a Construction Superintendent: Climbing the Ladder Construction superintendents play a critical role in the construction industry by working closely with all the teams involved on a project to ensure that every aspect runs smoothly. A construction superintendent works alongside the project manager, performing much of the same duties in managing a project. […]
How to Implement a Corporate Management Structure and Solution
How to Implement a Corporate Management Structure and Solution Implementing a corporate management structure is essential to the success and coordination of a project. A Management structure not only fosters better interactions but reduces confusion amongst team members as well. Without an organizational structure, disruptions, broken communication and conflict are likely to occur. When developing a […]
Construction Resource Management – Solutions & Concepts
Construction Resource Management – Solutions & Concepts Great commercial construction managers are often the unsung heroes of building projects. Thanks to their skills and diligence, construction projects can be delivered without delay, on the budget, and within scope. It takes exceptional resource management skills to ensure the right staff is working with the right equipment […]
How to Avoid Change Orders
How to Avoid Change Orders Unexpected changes during a construction project can quickly derail the project and cause high stress on the job site. Unfortunately, change orders are an obstacle that everyone in construction has to deal with at some point. The term “change order” is a technical term for an amendment to a construction […]
7 Greatest Challenges Facing Subcontractors
7 Greatest Challenges Facing Subcontractors Many pain-points of the subcontractor have been around for years, while many are just now surfacing. No matter the age of these issues, they are here and will effect the way subcontractors conduct business. Subcontractors face both internal and external pressures during their job and must react to both. They […]
How to Work with Millennials
How to Work with Millennials Millennials are the generation born between 1980 and 1999 ranging from age 18 to 35 years old. Unlike past generations, Millennials are entering the workforce with vastly different strengths and outlooks on life. If you’re still using old business management techniques, it’s safe to say you can throw them out […]
Wendy Rogers Among Most Influential Business Women in San Diego – The Daily Transcript
Mrs. Rogers’ career included journalism and marketing, but it was at her successful construction consulting business that she saw an unmet need to launch eSUB Construction Software: better technology for construction subcontractors to track their work. We are proud to announce that Wendy Rogers, our visionary CEO, was selected by The Daily Transcript as […]
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management The construction project manager (PM) is responsible for juggling a variety of tasks from the project’s inception to its completion. How does the project manager ensure that budgeting does not get lost in the mix? It is impossible for a PM to do it all (and do it […]
Healthy tips for investing in your workforce
Healthy tips for investing in your workforce, so it pays your construction firm dividends. Construction is undeniably a labor-intensive sector, and as such, it is important to keep employee morale high in order to obtain optimal performance. It is no secret that construction sites are notoriously dangerous. On the jobsite there is a lot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, on […]
5 Tips to Ease the Monthly Construction Assessment Meeting
Stop Crucial Mistakes from Destroying Your Construction Company. Every month, your construction firm has the construction assessment meeting to determine where projects stand, and where your billable hours and invoices sit to meet production targets. The regular meeting is a mad scramble between Executives, Project Managers, Foreman, and Accounting. The Office is tense and riddled […]
Finding the Right Project Management System
As more and more construction companies downsize, the all-important project management role is under threat, which is compromising the overall quality of construction work. When the top-quality, experienced project managers retire they are often replaced with relatively inexperienced staff who are now more reliant than ever on data management. Without a good project management system […]