Estimating mistakes cost contractors plenty. And, with the demand from customers for estimates on-the-fly, the chances of missing the mark increase dramatically. Try this FLOW strategy to stop making estimating mistakes.
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QUIZ: Are You a Construction Safety Superhero?
How much do you know about construction safety? Answer these questions to find out if you are a safety hero or if your safety knowledge could use some work.
The Role of Asset Management in Construction
In construction, the initial planning and subsequent follow-through of the project get most of the focus. This means, however, that little thought is often given to what happens once the project is complete. In other … about The Role of Asset Management in Construction
Stop Signing Away Your Subcontractor Profits
Few people enjoy reading contracts. Their never-ending sentences cause your eyes to glaze over and your mind to go numb. But, by not taking the time to carefully review and understand these documents, subcontractors are … about Stop Signing Away Your Subcontractor Profits
Five Things That Would Have Made Me a Better Superintendent
Here are five strategies you can implement in your work life to become a better superintendent.
The F-Word
Commercial real estate owners create value and maximize investor returns. A significant consideration as owners seek to achieve their goals, what is a fiduciary? What do fiduciary relationships look like? Finally, how does fiduciary responsibility change … about The F-Word
Six Survival Tips for Stressed Out Superintendents
More than any other construction pro, the superintendent is the closest to a jack-of-all-trades. Besides needing to recall vast amounts of technical information at a minute’s notice, you also have to stay one minute ahead … about Six Survival Tips for Stressed Out Superintendents
The Top Reasons to Work in Construction
Considering a career in construction? With ample opportunities and salaries on the rise, a chance to learn and use exciting new technology and be part of an active workforce, a career in construction sounds like … about The Top Reasons to Work in Construction
How Much Money are You Losing Today?
If you're managing a construction project, or are a construction business owner, there are plenty of ways for you to lose money every hour, let alone every day. Construction projects are filled with risk; they … about How Much Money are You Losing Today?
How to Go from Six Stars to Seven Without Budget Blowout
A recent Australian Building Codes Board consultation on proposed changes to the energy efficiency provisions for residential dwellings in the National Construction Code has foreshadowed a possible increase in performance requirements from 6 Star NatHERS … about How to Go from Six Stars to Seven Without Budget Blowout
