How Digital Drawings in Construction are Affecting the Construction Industry As mobility and digitization continue to shatter the concept of the traditional “workplace,” mobile digitized blueprints, known as digital drawings, are becoming a necessity. It is clear that the digital age is bringing about technological change that has been disrupting the construction industry as a whole. 93% […]
Five Ways to Leverage Mobile Tech for a Competitive Advantage in Construction
Smartphones have made possible business models that were unimaginable just 10 years ago. Uber, a company that is built on the ubiquity of GPS-enabled mobile devices, is currently valued at $50 billion—higher than 80 percent of the S&P 500. Smartphones have been so disruptive because of the communication problems they solve. Good communication is an […]
6 Technological Advancements that are Shaping the Construction Industry
New technologies are constantly changing the construction landscape. Drones now make it possible to survey and map a site with ease, and at a lower cost. Smartphones and tablets make on-the-go communication a breeze. Digital blueprint apps and other software make it possible to map out a project ahead of time like never before. Even […]
How can your construction business become smarter today?
How can your construction business become smarter today? The ability to take advantage of technology to communicate and collaborate while in the field is essential for “making your subcontractor business smarter today.” However, construction professionals have traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies that can improve communications and streamline document sharing and project management tasks. […]
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 […]
What Looking for Stuff is Costing Your Construction Company
For a mere 90 minutes a day, on average, of 50 employees “looking for stuff,” that annualizes to about 18,000 hours spent, by our workers, “looking for stuff.” You want to guess at one cost that just about every company in the construction industry experiences? Having employees who are spending hours a week “Looking […]
Tired of Paperwork? It’s Time for Mobile Construction Management Software
Paperwork remains a significant drag on productivity, so consider mobile construction management software to increase efficiencies and profits. The construction industry continues to transform each year forcing companies to adapt to stay competitive. Going into 2017 there are a few trends that are projected to shake things up: the shortage of qualified workers, the growing […]
10 Reasons Excel & Word Docs are Hurting Subcontractor Firms
Recently, every industry has begun to shift from traditional Excel and Word files to cloud-based technology to keep everything integrated and running efficiently. More companies are putting an emphasis on mobile devices such as smartphones and iPads rather than laptops or desktop computers to increase mobility; this business model shift is especially impactful for on-the-go […]
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 […]
5 Critical Success Factors for Construction Subcontractors
Since the economy’s slow improvement, the construction industry has seen growth as well. The issue, however, is the growth is mixed. Some companies are benefitting from the economic environment, while others are still struggling with the lasting effects of the recession. eSUB, a mobile and cloud-based subcontractor construction management and document control platform, enables successful […]
eSUB & PlanGrid Partner to Integrate Best in Class Mobile and Cloud Construction Applications for Field Data Collection and Document Control
BEST IN CLASS MOBILE & CLOUD CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS SAN DIEGO, CA., (October 27, 2016) — eSUB Construction Software is pleased to announce a brand new product integration, bringing together PlanGrid’s user-friendly field productivity application for construction professionals with eSUB’s project management and document control platform for unmatched collaboration and productivity in the field. […]
Construction Cyber Risk in the Construction Industry: An Important Consideration
Many people might not think that construction cyber risk is something that is required in the field of construction. This is because the construction industry works to make buildings and houses and most people would not think that cyber security in the construction industry would be something in which companies would consider or be willing […]
Limit Construction Litigation Expenses By Streamlining Storage of Electronic Information
Limit Construction Litigation Expenses By Streamlining Storage of Electronic Information By Gina M. Vitiello and Patrick Kennedy. Any company that has been a party to litigation has learned the hard way about the aggravation of producing the electronic documents demanded in the discovery process. Lawyers call this “e-discovery,” and parties to litigation might think the “e” […]
Document Management – How It’s Hurting Your Bottom Line & How To Fix It
I think you’ll agree with me when I say:It’s REALLY tiresome dealing with manual coordination of documents, human error, missing files, and, all-in-all, leaving money on the table. But is this all necessary?Absolutely not! It turns out, you can dramatically change your misfortunes and keep your projects on track…In today’s post, I’m going to disclose […]
Contractors, Subcontractors, and the age of Construction Management Software
One of the consequences of the “do more with less” emphasis in construction is that everyone who participates in designing and building a project plays a more important role—subcontractors included. Building owners seek to satisfy customer demand for eco-friendly, ergonomic environments, all while keeping costs in check and projects on schedule. The result? Everyone must […]