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" With another holiday season behind us and a new year (and decade) just beginning, you may be searching for new ways to maximize your time, increase your efficiency, and generally get more done...
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" Wow! On-Screen Takeoff has once again been ranked as the No.1 Takeoff software in the 2019 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge—for the eighth straight year. Ever since the survey...
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" You’ve probably heard that the only constant in life is change. Of course, this is especially true in the construction industry. For instance, your company may be converting to new takeoff and...
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" It’s not surprising that the 2020 FMI Industry Report found that 57% of construction leaders listed “attracting and retaining skilled labor” as their No. 2 concern for future success. When asked...
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" Whether your construction business is focused on roofing or concrete, your bidding process may involve lots of moving parts. While you may already be using a digital takeoff tool to eliminate...
Setting and Achieving Your Construction Goals
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" We get it. Unless you’re an accountant, tax lawyer, or just love obscure and complicated tax laws, Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code may sound like a real snooze. Even so, this is the perfect...
Why 60% of Estimators Still Use Spreadsheets
" It’s not a surprise to learn that accountants love spreadsheets. They like them so much that finance executives who once threatened to replace the popular software Excel were greeted with the...
6 Do’s and Don’ts for Sharper Listening Skills
" Construction is a complex business with many moving parts. Getting the details of each project correct is critical for your productivity, ability to win bids, and overall business position among...
It’s Back! $1 Million Tax Break
" Despite recession fears and stock market jitters, construction demand and activity have held steady this year with backlogs dipping only slightly in most areas of the U.S. In fact, employment...
What Type of Training Is Right for You?
" If your company recently purchased new takeoff and estimating software, your next step is to choose the best type of training. Do you want to attend an in-person class, participate in online...
On-Screen Takeoff Lands Again in FrontRunners Quadrant
" Once again, On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid were named to the FrontRunners Quadrant for Construction Estimating Software by Software Advice. Ranking second with an overall score of 8.78 in the...
Navigating the Ever-Tightening Labor Crunch
" It’s been a long, hot, busy summer for most everyone in the construction industry. If you’ve had a moment to catch your breath, you’ve probably noticed backlogs are still running nearly nine...
Pay It Forward: Helping the Next Generation of Estimators
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Seeing Green with New Construction Materials
" Let’s face it: construction and demolition projects generate tons of bulky, heavy debris and waste like concrete, wood, asphalt, gypsum, metal, brick, trees, and stumps. In fact, the EPA...
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" OK, it’s time to learn the new takeoff and estimating software that your company recently purchased. But where do you start? How big of a learning curve will you face? How long will your ramp-up...
How Tech is Leveling Preconstruction Playing Field
" First, the good news: construction professionals no longer must live by spreadsheets alone.Now, the complicated news: adopting new technology is not a one-and-done process. As file cabinets...
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" When I first joined On Center about four years ago, I was surprised to learn how many contractors were still doing takeoffs manually. I quickly discovered this meant their days were spent...
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