As a project manager or a general contractor, your ultimate goal is to finish projects on time. If someone gave you a new project to start and run, the first thing that comes to mind is how can you manage it efficiently to deliver it on time? You are probably feeling a combination of excitement
As a general contractor or a project manager, your commitment to your clients is always to deliver your projects on schedule and within budget, all without compromising success. So, how do you measure if your construction project is a success? Most companies treat financials as the leading performance indicator of the project’s progress. However, a
Nowadays, people from all walks of life are becoming more interested in construction trades, and being an electrician is usually at the top of the list. Electrical systems play a big part in our lives, and the fact that an electrician’s salary could reach the upper five figures in some areas is also enticing. But
Now that it is 2022, what is your construction firm’s level of preparation against an unexpected disaster? Perhaps, your business is most likely aware of the many risks that usually come with complex projects. Whether maintaining employee safety on the job site, meeting the contract terms, or dealing with natural disasters, each construction project has
When managing construction, you will inevitably need to hire subcontractors specializing in different trades depending on your project’s specific needs – concrete, electrical, plumbing, or even HVAC. A concrete contractor is one of the subcontractors you will need to hire early on in the project. As you guessed, contractors specialize in using concrete to build
As most people know, there are a million activities to do when it comes to construction, whether it is building, remodeling, or repairing a residential or commercial development. Whether a client or a project manager, you will have to work with contractors, inspectors, and other trade partners to ensure the project’s quality and safety. And
Subcontractor default has been a major problem that is neither under-reported nor understated. For sure, you are already familiar with this and its consequences. Yet, surprisingly, it is still unexpected when one of your subs goes into default with your projects. Since the last decade, the construction economy began to tank, and the sector has
For most construction professionals, keeping track of construction tools and equipment isn’t just a challenge—it’s overwhelmingly stressful. Every business across all industry owns tool and equipment that helps them provide the services and goods they offer to their clients. And whether that is tiny (such as computer hard drives) or massive (such as a construction backhoe), tracking
When it comes to construction projects, the painting and finishing works are the final stages of the project that will define its outcome. This is the last step of the construction phase before the project transitions into the post-construction stage. A building looks nice if the painting and finishing quality are good. A building looks
When you are on a construction site, you must manage a lot of inventory. These items are vital to finishing the job, from materials, tools, and equipment to construction technology. There are tight deadlines for construction projects, and you can quickly lose money if they get off track or are late. The work does not
Running a business is never easy. If you are an HVAC contractor, you will agree because you, too, had a fair share of challenges when running your own business. And as your company grows, your focus shifts from one thing to the other. In many instances, your business operations may be conflicted if issues arise.
It is crucial to be as efficient and competent as possible when it comes to your plumbing business, particularly your business practices. When you are involved in the plumbing service industry, you will have a lot of assigned tasks on your plate. Juggling these tasks while also trying to keep things running more efficiently can
As the project leader, you know firsthand that construction projects are complex jobs that typically involve budgeting, paperwork, scheduling, and managing a potentially large team. Only an effective project leader has the skills to supervise many tasks and people while keeping the project within budget and on time. In this blog, we will share project
Building a top-grade safety culture for your construction company does not happen overnight. Changing some aspects of your company requires a top-down approach from your people to your operations. For instance, “Safety First” cannot be simply lip service delivered to your people. Instead, it should be put into practice by successfully building a robust safety
The construction industry’s shortage was even shorter in the year 2021. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that more than 47 million workers quit their jobs from April to December 2021. Some of the employees retired, but most switched jobs leaving low-wage industries such as healthcare and food services for higher pay, and millions remain
