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
Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets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software, spreadsheets were easier and more accurate than paper ledgers and calculators, so people … about Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets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.
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
Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes and Futures One Intern at a Time
Internships are meant to give rising talent practical experience in the field they hope to work in one day. Mark Kravatz, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence (HabitatPVD), has found a way … about Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes and Futures One Intern at a Time
Your Guide to Selecting the Best Project Management Software Features
Whether you run a construction company or you are a project manager, the work these days requires more than just spreadsheets and hand-written notes. This list of project management software features will help you guide … about Your Guide to Selecting the Best Project Management Software Features
How to Make your Punch List a Done List
Let’s face it, punch list items are simply rework. Every time someone doesn’t do something right, or there’s a foul-up after the work is finished, it goes on the list. Here are ideas for making your … about How to Make your Punch List a Done List
How Procore is Helping Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
The construction industry fared better than many others during the COVID-19 crisis, largely due to consistent demand and the designation of many trades workers as essential employees. But as we emerge from the pandemic, the … about How Procore is Helping Solve the Construction Labor Shortage
Best Practices for Achieving Field Team Adoption of Construction Technology
Even when forward-looking construction companies get serious about their investment in construction technology, it will be of limited benefit if field teams aren’t on board. Rolling out technology requires strong buy-in from workers in order … about Best Practices for Achieving Field Team Adoption of Construction Technology
