Transitioning from ink to digital: Setting up paperless systems for success
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" Ever been on the wrong end of weak tech support or disappointed by new software you thought would be more customized to your specific trade? You’re not alone. Whether your trade is concrete or...
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" Everywhere you turn, it seems the words “construction jobs” and “labor shortage” jump out at you from the page. As 2018 nears a wrap, these two parallel competing storylines are reaching a fever...
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Conley Smith, Sr. Business Writer OK, you’ve just been asked to create a quantity takeoff on a hot project. With incomplete plans, you’ve got to hunt down project details, send dozens of...
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" For the construction industry, 2018 has been a crazy year of highs and lows. While project backlogs hit a record 9.9 months in the second quarter of 2018 (ABC), contractors of all trades have...
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" Will it be trick or treat for the construction industry in the fourth quarter of 2018? Whether you’re a drywall hanger or a roofer, you’ve probably seen lots of upside lately. Sure, construction...
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" There’s a lot of buzz about both the disruption and efficiency of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects,...
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" From beer to the Big Mac, there’s a huge list of things millennials are being perennially blamed for ruining for the rest of the world. Judging by the latest headlines, you may be tempted to add...
Love ’Em or Hate ’Em: Spreadsheets Still Used by 70% of Estimators
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Top Traits of a Great Estimator
" Let’s say you’re a landscaping contractor who needs an additional construction estimator. With an admin surfing plan rooms for projects to bid, you want someone with strong estimating skills to...
Cutting Through the Chaos of Peak Disruption
" Today’s construction industry is facing a wave of new technology that may – at times – feel more like a tsunami. With Silicon Valley pouring billions into artificial intelligence, virtual...
Winning Big with Integrated Estimating Tools
" Contractors today have their hands full. On average, they are running a six-month backlog of projects and many are booked through the remainder of 2018 and into 2019 (FMI/AGC Risk Survey)....
Contractors Winning More with Estimating Software
" If you’re like most construction estimators today, you’re cranking out construction bids faster and faster. But if you’re preparing bids manually, how sure are you that your data is accurate?...
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