Labor is more than 40% of the cost of your typical construction project. Maybe it’s a little less, or a lot more, depending on the kind of project we’re talking about, what kind of business … about Keep the Field Productive to Protect Your Margins
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America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Each year, the third Friday of September is National Tradesmen Day. IRWIN Tools started the observance in 2011. We take a look at some of America's most iconic landmarks and the tradespeople who helped build … about America’s Iconic Landmarks and the Tradespeople who Helped Build Them
Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
Deliberative conversations, also called democratic dialogue, are the repositioning of debate into open dialogue. Everyday conversations can sometimes break down in a way that pushes organizational and personal groups apart rather than together. By contrast, … about Facilitating Belonging Through Inclusive Conversations
How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
The uncertainty of the last year has prompted many business owners to rethink their relationship with technology. In a new survey from international research firm IDC, more than 500 construction project owners and developers in … about How Construction Project Owners Are Using Technology to Achieve On-Time, On-Budget Performance
How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
Successful capital projects must be planned and executed in the most efficient way possible, which is a challenge when large segments of the global economy are in flux. Supply chain difficulties, in particular, are forcing … about How Owners are De-risking their Supply Chain Challenges
Five Ways Procore Helps Ryan Companies Take Control of Their Costs
When Ryan Companies US, Inc., a $4.2 billion construction firm and an ENR Top 400 contractor, set out to overhaul their approach to construction cost management, they knew the keys to success would be a … about Five Ways Procore Helps Ryan Companies Take Control of Their Costs
Reduce Risks Using Integrated Construction Management
In construction, the only constant is change. From drawings and contractors, to people, processes, and scopes, every change has the potential to negatively impact budgets and schedules. All this adds up to increased project risk. … about Reduce Risks Using Integrated Construction Management
Here are The Top 5 Ways to Control Project Costs
Steve Means is no stranger to the challenges of construction cost management. It’s something he’s thought a great deal about as an owner managing big, complex projects for 17 years.
Six Tips for Billing So You Can Stay Cash Positive
Specialty contractors have bigger challenges with cash flow than many other construction project participants; they are close to dead last in the payment line, and their work progress is easily affected by others.
Why Procore is Built for Specialty Contractors
Specialty contractors are at the front lines of delivering projects on time and on budget. However, they face unique challenges that frequently stand in the way of maximizing profits and productivity. Among them, the use … about Why Procore is Built for Specialty Contractors
