There are often psychological barriers to estimating that are bigger contributors to inaccurate bids than technical failures. The beauty of recognizing these pitfalls is that you’ll be able to spot disastrously low estimates long before … about 5 Common Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Since 1998 average temperatures have exceeded the historical average, still when the cold strikes it comes with steeper temperature drops. All construction estimates rely somewhat on historical information. When it comes to the weather, though, … about Top Ways to Build Weather into Your Estimates
Is the Future of Highway Repairs in 3D Technology?
Road repaving has got an upgrade. Now, three-dimensional scanning technology is being used to shave and pave stretches of highway in Canada.
Key Steps Construction Companies Can Take to Manage Impacts of Climate Change
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a guide to help project owners, designers, and contractors better equip themselves to understand and manage climate impacts now and in the future.
Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets
There was a time when spreadsheets were the workhorses for many business processes. Before special purpose apps and cloud-based project management software, spreadsheets were easier and more accurate than paper ledgers and calculators, so people … about Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets
Preconstruction Meetings: Everything You Need to Know
Preconstruction meetings come in many formats because every party to a construction project uses them, both individually and collectively. However, a project without a preconstruction meeting is a project poised to have difficulties.
Your Checklist for Breaking the Cycle of Defects
Defects in construction have almost become accepted as part of business as usual. But, according to industry experts who presented at Procore’s Breaking the Cycle of Defects live panel, this is set to change.
The Quality Assurance Revolution When Building for Natural Disasters
The rising incidence of natural disasters is impacting Quality Assurance ratings for Australia’s commercial construction sector.
Community Conversations: How Culture Drives Business
Can a healthy company culture drive better business outcomes? Absolutely. Every company has a culture, whether it’s intentionally or accidentally created. Companies can leverage culture to their advantage, but few actually do so. When you … about Community Conversations: How Culture Drives Business
A Builders Guide to Navigating Fallout from Disaster
Building is challenging at the best of times, so how do you follow an early start to a devastating fire season and the country’s hottest and driest years on record? Find out here.
