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software, spreadsheets were easier and more accurate than paper ledgers and calculators, so people … about Five Outdated Excuses for Using Spreadsheets
Construction Management Software
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.
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
Smaller Construction Firms Say They Want Digital Tools But Remain Slow to Adopt
Building projects of the future will require the construction industry to embrace the latest digital tools and technology. Still, a new national survey indicates that many firms across Canada still have a way to go.
Stop Letting Project Data Fall Through The Cracks
If you’re trying to grow your company without increasing your overhead, the secret is to make your resources go as far as possible. And the two most significant resources you have are your time and … about Stop Letting Project Data Fall Through The Cracks
Using Project Scheduling Software the Smart Way
Project scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project have taken schedules to their next best level. Both use the critical path method, and they handle the heavy lifting of CPM formulas and algorithms. The … about Using Project Scheduling Software the Smart Way
Top 4 Pitfalls of Point Solutions
Before you invest in a construction management solution (or many), take time to reflect on the needs of your business and how different solutions could impact your team’s current workflows.
Construction Software – Why Everyone Can’t Agree (and what to do about it)
In the span of a generation, many construction industry design and management processes have been transformed. For the most part, people just want technologies that are tried, tested, and proven. But sometimes a ‘disruptive’ technology … about Construction Software – Why Everyone Can’t Agree (and what to do about it)
How One Home Builder Navigates the Dos and Dont’s of Construction Management Metrics
The modern building environment needs metrics for better business outcomes. This means many firms are moving away from manual administration practices (think: spreadsheets and piles of paper). In their place, they are implementing the digital … about How One Home Builder Navigates the Dos and Dont’s of Construction Management Metrics
How One Calgary-Based Contractor is Responding to COVID-19
As we all continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, construction companies are trying to determine how to continue working safely. One Calgary-based construction firm has taken steps to protect on-site workers … about How One Calgary-Based Contractor is Responding to COVID-19
