Modern Project Management

How technology enables project managers to remove burdens and work smarter By Matt Harris For contractors, the lifeblood of their business is the construction project itself....

Rethinking Paper-Based Documents

In recent years, construction software has infiltrated the construction landscape with incredible speed. Construction software allows project teams to abandon traditional hard copy documentation,...

Future’s “Cloudy”… and That’s a Good Thing

One industry that is characterized by continuous improvement is information technology. An IT innovation for business that has begun to penetrate the mainstream of...

Scheduling Through Supply Chain Chaos

Ask any construction executive what keeps them up at night, and you’ll likely hear: “We’re waiting on materials.” Steel joists stuck in port, delayed...

The Switch from Spreadsheets

Estimating software does more than improve bidding speed and accuracy Competitive estimating is the starting point for most heavy construction projects, and building winning bids...

Equipment Mechanics

By John Kane Mechanics are among the most valuable employees at construction companies that operate heavy equipment. Adding software capabilities that are powerful, easy to...

The Method for Data Collection

In 1999, Scott Deaton was finishing his Ph.D. at Georgia Tech where the goal of his research was focused on improving the process of...
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Securing Materials for the Build Process

Construction finance company offers integrated payment solution with flexible terms It’s no secret that the construction industry has historically been hindered by a dysfunctional supply...
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An Argument for Specialized Scheduling Software

Managing and following a defined schedule is imperative to keeping heavy civil construction operations moving. These complex projects rely on coordinated activities among employees,...
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Are You Experiencing the Labor Shortage in Heavy Civil Construction?

Low unemployment rates may be good news for workers, but they present big challenges for heavy civil construction companies struggling to fill openings in...