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 →

How the utilization of BIM can help your construction projects. In the construction world, BIM (building information modeling) is so highly valued because of the accuracy it offers to project stakeholders.  Not only does BIM technology help to plan, design, and construct buildings using multi-dimensional models, but it also allows … Continue reading →

How big data can improve every phase of the construction process. In recent years, leaders in various industries have heralded big data as the key to evolving their businesses.  When it comes to the construction industry, relevant information can come from multiple sources, creating a huge cache of information that … Continue reading →

Understanding construction blueprints. If you work in the construction industry, then being able to read blueprints is an essential part of your job.  Construction professionals who try to skip this step will fail to complete their work properly and will ultimately be unsuccessful.  So, if you are interested in working … Continue reading →

What causes construction project delays? If you work in the construction industry, then you know that projects rarely finish on their official end date.  This is because project delays are very common during the construction process.  Curious to learn what causes the most hang-ups?  Your Pleasanton contractor explains some of … Continue reading →

What you need to know about business information modeling (BIM). Anyone who has been keeping up with construction technology trends has undoubtedly heard of business information modeling or BIM.  But what is BIM and what implications does this technology have for the construction industry?  Here’s what you need to know. … Continue reading →

What you need to know about the important construction documents known as punch lists. When a project nears completion, the contractor will provide a punch list for the architect and owner to review.  A punch list is a record of all the tasks and items that need to be completed … Continue reading →

Understanding how this trend is opening a new market for contractors. Recently, cities across the U.S. are undertaking major revitalization projects.  As big cities strive to rebuild their urban cores, they look to incorporate spaces for entertainment, retail, transportation, housing, and outdoor areas into their infrastructure.  With all this new … Continue reading →

New technologies that contractors should take advantage of. In today’s competitive construction landscape, contractors are looking for anything that will give them an edge over their rivals.  One way that contractors can set themselves apart is by adopting emerging technologies.  Here are some of the new technologies that contractors should … Continue reading →

How to keep lines of communication open on a construction site. Miscommunication on construction job sites can lead to poor performance, project delays, and serious safety risks.  Naturally, maintaining open lines of communication is a priority for all project managers.  But with team members spread between various sites, how can … Continue reading →