According to KPMG’s Global Business Continuity Management Program Benchmarking Study, nearly 60% of businesses experienced a severe weather event between 2013-2014 that caused them to activate back up plans to keep their businesses running. Especially … about Planning for the Worst Sets You Up for The Best
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6 General Requirements that Can Bust Your Estimate
Two terms in construction estimating often get entangled––General Requirements and General Conditions, and many in construction view them as being one in the same. But this is far from the truth.
5 Drawing Management Mistakes You’re Making and How to Avoid Them
Everything from the site plan, to punch lists and RFIs, to detailed call-outs are part of construction drawings—the lifeblood of the AEC industry. Drawings convey the reality of a design concept that construction teams then … about 5 Drawing Management Mistakes You’re Making and How to Avoid Them
5 Questions with Procore’s Quality and Safety Product Manager
This week is OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, organized to place awareness around accidents on the jobsite. The scary truth is that construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Quality and … about 5 Questions with Procore’s Quality and Safety Product Manager
Safety Management and Procore
Workplace safety should not be taken lightly as a task that forever remains on the to-do list without ever getting checked off as complete. Every company should have a safety plan in place with someone, … about Safety Management and Procore
Quality Performance Management and Procore
Mark Weeks, a Product Manager at Procore, discusses how Procore can help improve your quality performance with its cloud-based document management, collaborative environment, and Inspections Tool. Mark Weeks is responsible for developing and enhancing Procore … about Quality Performance Management and Procore
Lower the Cost of Your RFIs
As any construction executive or project manager knows all too well, Requests for Information (RFIs) can take up a considerable amount of time and manpower. These requests for contractual obligations, agreements, drawings, or specifications can … about Lower the Cost of Your RFIs
Survival Guide for General Contractors at Medium-Sized Firms
As a general contractor for a construction firm that does business between $50 million and $250 million, you know how tough it can be to succeed in a competitive field. While there are many firms … about Survival Guide for General Contractors at Medium-Sized Firms
Keeping Projects on Track with Construction Software
Throughout each stage of a project, benchmarks and forecasts must be closely monitored using budgeting tools to ensure that costs are on target. The newest and most up-to-date schedule must also be regularly compared to … about Keeping Projects on Track with Construction Software
The Demand for the Construction Superintendent
Most superintendents work directly under a project manager and oversee all construction activities on a site. Superintendents need strong organizational skills because they manage a wide variety of trades. To be successful, they must have … about The Demand for the Construction Superintendent