Construction companies have to do some heavy lifting, and that’s not just the steel and concrete they use to erect buildings, bridges and other structures. Many different types of materials and labor go into their work which requires their contracts…
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The construction process is how projects in that field are broken into more manageable parts. Creating a building, bridge, warehouse or any structure is daunting when starting with nothing and having to create something complex. That’s where the building construction…
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There are many different types of construction. Most think of dwellings, but when driving past road crews tearing up the streets, that’s also an example of a construction project. In fact, there are many different types of construction projects. Let’s…
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Construction projects are won through the construction bidding process. In a nutshell, construction bidding involves a project owner who wants to build a construction project and contractors who can provide construction services. Managing the construction bidding process and expanding your…
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Construction is a field with a lot of disciplines. After all, it takes a lot of different craftsmen, engineers and more to assemble a building, bridge or any safe and integral structure. Every process is important to construction project management,…
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Construction contracts are legally binding documents between two parties outlining the terms and conditions of the working relationship between them, usually awarded after a construction bidding process. In this blog, we’ll explore the components, pros and cons of a cost…
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Managing construction projects is complex and stressful. You may stick to your schedule and budget, but if your project doesn’t meet quality acceptance criteria, then you’re not just going to upset your stakeholders; you might face lawsuits. Quality means different…
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Construction projects are notoriously difficult. There are many different trades and professional disciplines required to work together to erect whatever structure is being made. To have this work there needs to be one person responsible for orchestrating all these different…
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Documentation is required in any project, but even more so when it comes to construction project management. Construction projects demand regular and detailed daily reporting during execution so you can review and analyze your progress. This data is delivered in…
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If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. Although this equipment may be used, preconstruction must take place before you break ground. As the name implies, preconstruction…
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Whether it’s a contractor, supplier or vendor, the work they get depends on a bid proposal, also called a tender proposal. The better they can write a construction bid proposal, the more likely they are to get the job. This…
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Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. This cloud-based solution helps to manage projects, reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction. However, there are many Buildertrend alternatives that offer construction…
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Construction estimating is one of the most important parts when landing a construction project. Bid too high and you lose money, but bid too low and you lose the job. From equipment to crew members, construction estimates are one of…
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