Most specialty contractors would agree, on every project, the two most important budget items to manage with the utmost accuracy are labor and material. Unfortunately, these two items are the most constrained in today's economic … about Demystifying Purchase Order Financing for Specialty Contractors
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Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity
More often than not, successful completion of a construction project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently your team can work will have a direct impact on … about Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity
How Specialty Construction Companies Can Get Paid Faster
Even in an industry where payment problems are acknowledged and visible, most invoices or pay apps end up getting paid. It’s easy to lament the problems associated with payment in the construction industry.
5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, … about 5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time. It’s in every aspect of your business. You use spreadsheets for accounting, estimating, labor planning, logistics planning, and project management. It … about The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
How Specialty Contractors Stay Profitable Despite Labor and Material Shortages
Although the construction industry has largely bounced back from the darkest days of the pandemic, there remains significant challenges for everyone. Rather than surrendering to these challenges, specialty contractors are turning to construction technology to … about How Specialty Contractors Stay Profitable Despite Labor and Material Shortages
5 Reasons You Need Competitive Bidding on Your Projects
If you’re manually leveling bids, it’s no surprise that your team is disincentivized to invite multiple bidders. With an automated bid leveling tool, you will align your cost-savings goals with the limited amount of time that … about 5 Reasons You Need Competitive Bidding on Your Projects
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Manage Every Construction Project
When wondering how to manage a construction project step by step, you need to consider both project management principles and construction's unique aspects.
Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
Improving documentation in the construction industry is crucial for improving compliance and quality. Digital technologies are one of the tools that have been identified as an asset in addressing the underlying causes and delivering benefits … about Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)
RFIs are simply requests for information, yet, there’s nothing simple about them if they’re not handled properly. There are easy ways to successfully manage the RFI process and we’ll tell you how to do just … about The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)