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Reducing over-processing -- applying more resources than are required, needed or requested -- is a great way for contractors to move towards leaner, more profitable construction
Implementing construction software systems - and budgeting for them - is increasingly becoming critical for construction contractors to remain competitive in the industry
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When all project players have access to the same tools — such as scheduling software, 3D modeling and data collection — experts agree disputes are more easily avoided.
According to a U.S. government report, a whopping 40.4% of the U.S. workforce today is contingent. This is a 36% increase over the past decade, and includes on-call workers, agency temps, contractors, self-employed professionals, and part-time workers.
A punch list is a list of tasks and items that need to be fixed or completed before a construction project can be considered finished.
The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch.
You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.
There is a lot of buzz around construction technology in the cloud. But what do actual contractors who have experienced it for themselves have to say about i...
IT Contractors allow for greater flexibility compared to full-time employees. They bill for only the hours you have them on the project and can stay as long as you need them.
Only one can be chosen from a talented pool of applicants.
Recent advances in machine learning and smart algorithms offer new insights for architects, engineers and contractors. But getting artificial-intelligence systems to align with the industry’s needs is the next step for the technology’s proponents.
Social media is one of those times when selling shouldn't be your prime objective; connect with your target audience should be.
Contractor management must take into consideration the entire contractor management cycle, this should include the onboarding and pre-qualificaiton stage as ...
Construction contractors both large and small need to have a plan in place to implement construction technologies, use them to maximize jobsite efficiency and stay competitive
Construction accounting software by Sage is ranked #1 by contractors, subcontractors, developers and homebuilders nationwide. Learn why you need it too.
How a serial killer and rapist from four decades ago was recently captured, using the DNA evidence from a genealogy site and the suspect's garbage. But does this brilliant detective work threaten civil liberties?
Mistakes by a group of thieves helped detectives finally catch up to them.