Whether you run a construction company or you are a project manager, the work these days requires more than just spreadsheets and hand-written notes. This list of project management software features will help you guide … about Your Guide to Selecting the Best Project Management Software Features
How to Make your Punch List a Done List
Let’s face it, punch list items are simply rework. Every time someone doesn’t do something right, or there’s a foul-up after the work is finished, it goes on the list. Here are ideas for making your … about How to Make your Punch List a Done List
Five Reasons Your Contractor Business Isn’t Growing
You've decided you want to grow your contractor business. Now, you're a couple of years into it, and it's just not happening. It seems like you're stuck in one place, doing fine getting by, but … about Five Reasons Your Contractor Business Isn’t Growing
Top Construction Project Manager Pitfalls to Avoid
Those who manage projects must contend with many variables. They've got the entire project to think about, not just one small piece. So, the one skill construction managers can't do without is problem solving. Every … about Top Construction Project Manager Pitfalls to Avoid
How McCownGordon is Using Technology to Improve Customer Experience
McCownGordon Construction and Procore go back a long way. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, the company started using Procore in 2012 and even worked with the construction management software firm to build its financial integration … about How McCownGordon is Using Technology to Improve Customer Experience
The Five Project Management Rules You Should Never Break
Construction projects have so many moving parts they can't survive without the rules of the contract and rules of project management. Project managers who break them usually pay a high price of reputation loss, job … about The Five Project Management Rules You Should Never Break
Keep Your Customers Happy Through All Your Project’s Construction Phases
You've already done the hard work by landing the client. This customer could easily become a repeat customer or someone who refers others, so don't let your gains fall aside as the project unfolds. Try … about Keep Your Customers Happy Through All Your Project’s Construction Phases
Rising Above The Other Person’s Productivity Lag
Productivity is a much-discussed topic in construction, and we often think of it as referring to ‘other’ people and not ourselves. But, are we really as productive as we think?
How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
It’s not that unusual to get rough estimate requests for construction work. While it happens a lot in residential work, many businesses also explore costs as they consider projects. Contractors can spin their wheels on … about How to Give a Rough Estimate that Wins You New Business
Schedule Compression Tactics to Refine Schedules Already Underway
Schedule compression often leads to mistakes, quality problems, and rework. That’s not to say you can’t accelerate a construction project schedule, but you must account for all the variables that can make your best efforts … about Schedule Compression Tactics to Refine Schedules Already Underway