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Why Contractors Should Track Historical Data

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s face it, there are many ways a contractor can get off track during the preconstruction process.

Construction Tech Reaches Tipping Point

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

While The Coronavirus Has Obvious Negative Effects, The Adoption Of Construction Technology Is Something To Be Excited About.

What You Don't Know About Email Can Hurt You

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

No matter your trade, it should come as no surprise that email remains the most effective method of delivering your invitations to bid (ITBs). However, subcontractors can’t respond to proposals if they never receive them in the first place. And subcontractors can miss out on ITBs if they don’t set their inboxes correctly to accept those projects.

Stop Struggling to Share Estimating Files

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

For many cost estimators, the days of working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past.

How to Improve Bid Accuracy

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

As someone who started in construction almost 40 years ago, there are a few truths that never change.

The High Cost of Bad Data

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Bad data. Duplicates. Data silos. Whether you’re a roofing or drywall contractor, you’ve probably experienced garbage-in, garbage-out.

Leaning on Cloud Technology in Tough Times

Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

As your morning routine becomes less about grabbing that cup of coffee from your favorite java spot on the way to the site, you may still be tasked with delivering on business as usual.

Why Contractors Need to Recruit Generation Z

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Baby boomers currently represent over 40 percent of the construction industry.

Boost Productivity With Construction Software

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In the highly competitive world of the walls and ceilings trade, all efficiencies that can be gained—from the takeoff process through the project build-out—begins with a high-quality bid.

Questions When Adding New Software

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Finding new software for your construction business can be overwhelming. If you’re in the market for the right estimating software, you are looking for the fastest, more accurate tools to help you calculate labor and materials.

Greg Duyka: Keeping Your Mobile Data Safe

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

If your job involves bidding, winning, and building, you may have a hard time imagining how work ever got done before mobile devices—back in the early 2000s. In the wake of the iPhone launch 12 years ago, mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become as common as hardhats on the jobsite.

Greg Duyka: Emerging Technology as a Hiring Tool

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400

First, the good news: construction employment has remained steady in 2019—despite recession fears and stock market jitters.

Greg Guyka: Three Reasons to Take the Digital Leap

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

When JBKnowledge conducted its 2018 Construction Technology Report, more than 60 percent of the nearly 3,000 construction pros reported still relying on spreadsheets as part of their estimating process.

Contractors Must Keep Adding Tech Tools

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Technology seems to be simultaneously disrupting and driving change in today’s preconstruction industry.

Greg Duyka: Five Tips for Winning on Bid Day

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Cost cost estimators working in the walls and ceilings industry know their job is perfected through experience, practice, and intuition.

Offsite Construction Gaining Momentum

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

No matter how hard any contractor works toward being organized and efficient, there are more significant issues at play that cause projects to go over-budget and over-schedule these days.

Making a Case for Adopting Tech Tools

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

For many walls and ceilings contractors, the days of estimators working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past.

Contractor Training with New Tech Tools

Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The importance of training when it comes to new technology.

Making the Shortlist: Building Stronger GC Subcontractor Relationships

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In this highly competitive market, strong GC-subcontractor relationships have never been more critical.

Big Data Gains Traction with Contractors

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Management tools are creating major gains for contractors.

Embracing Technology to Improve Labor Crunch in the Construction Industry

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

With the construction industry undergoing major changes, it might be time to start hiring some tech-savvy individuals.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and What it Means for Takeoff

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects, there is pressure mounting for the cost estimator to use BIM for takeoffs.

Overcoming Risks to Productivity and Profit

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Important questions to consider to achieve optimal success in your work or business.

Design-Build Gaining Momentum with Construction Owners

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

A project delivery model that is surprisingly efficient.

Solving the Profitability Puzzle: Increase the success of your business

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Even when your estimators do a great job and you’re winning lots of work, your construction business can still struggle with profitability.

Taking a Small Leap into Construction Automation

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

For some in the construction industry, automation has become synonymous with job-killing robots.

Technology is Changing the Construction Industry

Fri, 25 May 2018 12:05:00 -0400

One thing is clear: Silicon Valley is high on the future of construction technology.

The Battle of Material Costs for Construction Contractors

Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Contractors must walk a fine line when it comes to dealing with sudden changes in material and labor costs.

Construction Technology Poised to Break Through

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0500

Even in the construction industry, 2018 should be the year to embrace technology like never before.

Ask Questions and Review Data for a Successful 2018

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -0500

Before the dust has settled on 2017, contractors should invest some time and effort into reviewing what really happened this year.