Why software is an essential part of your construction business. It’s no secret that the commercial construction sector has been slower to adopt technology than other industries.  As such, many companies continue to view things like software as additional operating costs.  However, this mindset prevents construction companies from seeing the … Continue reading →

Stay safe while using off-road vehicles at work. Recently, the use of ATVs and other off-road vehicles at job sites has increased.  This is especially true at construction sites where workers want a fast way to get from one side of a worksite to the other in a short amount … Continue reading →

Understanding as-built drawings and their role in the construction process. Whether you are building a residential home or a massive stadium, virtually all construction projects start out with various sketches and drawings.  One important type of drawing is known as as-built drawings.  But what is an as-built drawing, and why … Continue reading →

Here are some of the questions that you should include on your construction punch list. In the world of construction, a punch list is a document that lists all the tasks that need to be completed on a construction project.  This document details the project demands, contract requirements, and code … Continue reading →

Technologies that will shape the future of the construction industry. While the construction industry has been traditionally slow to adopt new technologies, there has been a strong push to change this mindset.  Today, there are many new innovations expected to take over the construction sector in the years to come.  … Continue reading →

Try out these suggestions to avoid costly construction delays. Those in the construction industry know that project delays are one of the most significant cost drivers of a project.  Whether these delays happen due to poor scheduling, miscommunications, or bad weather, they can end up forcing a project far beyond … Continue reading →

Is your company making the best use of available digital technologies? Today, most construction companies are looking to improve productivity, reduce project costs, and avoid wasteful reworks.  While there are various ways to tackle these issues, the best is through the adoption of digital technologies that connect construction teams and … Continue reading →

How daily progress reports can improve the organization and communication of your construction firm. Because so many different things happen on a construction site, it can be difficult to keep others in the loop.  This can easily lead to miscommunication and delays.  One of the best ways to avoid this … Continue reading →

Suggestions for integrating a new management tool into your everyday processes. If you are wasting time with redundant processes and jumping through too many administrative hoops, then switching over to a new construction management tool can solve these issues.  However, because your team is used to working with the old … Continue reading →

How to manage relations with your suppliers. While construction projects always face different challenges, one of the biggest difficulties for larger contractors is managing their supply chain.  In recent years, this has become even harder due to the growing power of suppliers.  As such, it’s more important than ever for … Continue reading →