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Specialist Mark Fly reports on software options and tools available for contractors.

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Why Contractors Should Track Historical Data

ONE OF THE BIGGEST MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE IS NOT THOROUGHLY TRACKING HISTORICAL DATA. HERE’S HOW TO AVOID THAT.
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Mark Fly
April 12, 2021
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Let’s face it, there are many ways a contractor can get off track during the preconstruction process. 


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Construction Tech Reaches Tipping Point

While the Coronavirus Has Obvious Negative Effects, the Adoption of Construction Technology Is Something To Be Excited About.
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Mark Fly
February 8, 2021
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While The Coronavirus Has Obvious Negative Effects, The Adoption Of Construction Technology Is Something To Be Excited About. 


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Email on the go

What You Don't Know About Email Can Hurt You

EMAIL TIPS AND TRICKS TO ENSURE YOU NEVER MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT ITEMS, SUCH AS ITBs.
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Mark Fly
December 7, 2020
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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.


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Estimating Files

Stop Struggling to Share Estimating Files

Brighter Days Are Ahead: There Is No Need To Rely On Paper To Share Bid Proposals Anymore Or Struggle Doing So Digitally
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Mark Fly
October 5, 2020
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For many cost estimators, the days of working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past. 


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Bid Accuracy

How to Improve Bid Accuracy

The Industry Has Evolved Into A Specialty And These Tips Can Help To Improve Bid Accuracy.
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Mark Fly
September 11, 2020
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As someone who started in construction almost 40 years ago, there are a few truths that never change. 


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Bad Data

The High Cost of Bad Data

Construction Software and Cloud-Based Technology Make For Easier and More Accurate Bids, Build Outs and Collaboration.
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Mark Fly
August 6, 2020
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Bad data. Duplicates. Data silos. Whether you’re a roofing or drywall contractor, you’ve probably experienced garbage-in, garbage-out. 


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Cloud

Leaning on Cloud Technology in Tough Times

In A Day And Age Where The Adaptions We Are Making Seem Never Ending, It’s Important To Make Adaptions That Can Benefit You And Your Business.
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Greg Duyka
May 6, 2020
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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. 


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Centered on Solutions

Why Contractors Need to Recruit Generation Z

As New Generations Filter Through the Construction Industry, it's Important that we Plan to Train and Invest in the Future Generation of Work Force Now.
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Greg Duyka
April 8, 2020
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Baby boomers currently represent over 40 percent of the construction industry. 


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Boost Productivity With Construction Software

The Construction Industry is in an Era of Rapid Transformation—From Off-Site Modular Construction Projects to Drones Hovering Over Work Sites.
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Greg Duyka
March 9, 2020
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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. 


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Questions When Adding New Software

A Step-by-step Guide On How To Modernize Your Estimating Department With New Software.
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Greg Duyka
February 21, 2020
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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.


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