Supply chain problems and staffing shortages are two of the biggest obstacles currently facing specialty contractors. The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) says 90% of builders reported delays and materials shortages in 2021, while the … about With No Insight Into Labor Productivity, How Can You Build Accurate Projections?
With No Insight Into Labor Productivity, How Can You Build Accurate Projections?
Top Ways Information Exchange with the Field Leads to Safer, More Productive Projects
Construction companies with a robust construction management solution have seen what a connected platform can do to streamline operations. They are able to increase real-time visibility into ongoing projects to mitigate risk and improve profitability.
Demystifying Purchase Order Financing for Specialty Contractors
Most specialty contractors would agree, on every project, the two most important budget items to manage with the utmost accuracy are labor and material. Unfortunately, these two items are the most constrained in today's economic … about Demystifying Purchase Order Financing for Specialty Contractors
Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity
More often than not, successful completion of a construction project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently your team can work will have a direct impact on … about Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity
How Specialty Construction Companies Can Get Paid Faster
Even in an industry where payment problems are acknowledged and visible, most invoices or pay apps end up getting paid. It’s easy to lament the problems associated with payment in the construction industry.
5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, … about 5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career
The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time. It’s in every aspect of your business. You use spreadsheets for accounting, estimating, labor planning, logistics planning, and project management. It … about The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
For nearly 50 years, Oakland, California-based BBI Construction has taken its role as a good citizen of the Bay Area seriously, focusing on projects that add value to the community, from multifamily residential to schools, … about BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for … about CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
Getting the Most from your Team with Construction Technology
If contractors can leverage the right technologies to their teams’ advantage, they can empower their teams to put every hour of their time to their highest and best possible purpose, and do their best work.
