Document Control 101
Controlling the variety and sheer amount of documentation associated with managing one or multiple construction projects is a critical process that can have significant effect on the timeliness of delivery and budget. Each construction project comes along with a large and complex pile of information that needs to be organized and…
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3D Printing Will Transform Construction in 3 Ways
The buzzword of 2015 (and now 2016): 3D Printing. The construction industry is buzzing with innovations and developments, and it is imperative as industry professionals to keep up to date with the trends to make your business on the cutting edge of the competition. 3D printing is the next step…
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5 Home Building Trends That Will Affect The Construction Industry
Change is becoming a welcome concept for builders, as many are embracing innovations and changing consumer tastes. At the same time, trends in the markets have a major impact on construction professionals, who must constantly keep up with the strength of the industry. Here are five home building trends that are…
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Avoiding Construction Delays
Construction delays are inevitable despite advanced planning and meticulously crafted contract documents.There are construction delays that are predictable and are easier to identify and address in project timelines and contract docs. It is the unexpected issues that can cause a substantial delay like errors in the plans and specs, unforeseen ground…
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3 Ways to Increase Office-Field Communication… And The Answer is Not Just Technology
It is said that the perfect organization is an employee of one – yourself – and when you move beyond that, things happen (or don’t happen). Opportunity to reduce office-field communication gaps are everywhere. Thoughtfully streamlining your communication processes will allow you to tackle more work orders and building lasting…
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a General Contractor
Finding the right general contractor for your needs is essential to the success of the project. Spending time before the start of a project to find a quality general contractor that is the best fit can end up saving hours of time, money, and headaches. While the contractors quoted cost…
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Are You Going Green to Make More Green?
What comes to mind when the going green movement is mentioned – a fad touted by the peace loving hippies of the 1970’s or environmentally conscious, latte sipping college students? While both of those might be true, the word you should be thinking about is construction. Construction is one of…
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4 Top Indicators of Company Performance
Increasing revenues and profits are major objectives for all small business owners, and the company’s progress toward these goals is used to evaluate the business’s performance, but the business owner has other ways of measuring performance as well, based on evaluating additional key performance indicators. In its simplest form, a KPI…
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Top Construction Technology Trends for 2016
Construction professionals have a lot to look forward to in 2016. Analysts predict 2016 will be a strong year for the industry, as Dodge Data & Analytics’ 2016 Construction Outlook report predicted 6% growth, with the value of construction starts reaching an estimated $712 billion. With Construction technology as a buzzword in the industry,…
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What Technology to Adopt for your Construction Company
Adopting the right software technology for your construction company can help streamline and automate the various aspects of your construction projects. Construction software can allow your team to manage more projects at once and more effectively by allowing for configurable workflows for your complex internal processes. Stay more organized You…
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