In managing construction, we know that at any given moment, depending on the scale of the project, there could be hundreds of different tasks that must be done. While the long to-do list might seem daunting at first, we can grow on the controlled chaos. Success in a construction project is expected with thoughtful planning,
Standardized processes are a major part of your construction company’s operations. So, how well your company executes and implements these processes affects the effectiveness of your business. For instance, operational performance impacts all parts of your business, from service delivery to your clients, managing construction projects, and controlling project costs. In turn, it also influences
Smartphones are ultimately getting into the construction sector with some modern solutions for all thriving construction professionals. These smartphone applications lead the way in providing modern solutions as well as mobility on the go both to the management and construction workers. Whether you are looking for a single mobile solution intended for plan viewing, daily
Cyber Monday 2021 will be the ultimate and biggest online shopping holiday in the U.S. Every single year, on Monday right after Thanksgiving, tens of millions of excited holiday shoppers join on retail websites to take advantage of the promo, quantity, time, and limited sales. Of course, some contractors like you are also looking forward
This year’s Black Friday Sale, which will take place on November 26, is rapidly approaching. You may still be wondering what bargain you should be considering to purchase for your construction business. While your company prepares to provide significant discounts and good deals to customers, it may be an excellent plan to stock up on
In a human-centric industry such as construction, it is alarming that employee turnover is one of the most prevalent issues in the current times. While tools, machines, and technology physically help manage construction, it’s the people who put projects and plans in reality—the ones who wake up before everyone else and go home often after
You know things will look very different for this year’s Thanksgiving. However, you can still give thanks, celebrate and enjoy the company of your construction team while staying safe. As Thanksgiving 2021 approaches, many companies are starting to make plans. So, if you are in charge of putting together company events either on-site or at
In a competitive industry of construction, the Turnaround Time (TAT) makes or breaks a contractor. Take too long to build, and the contractor risks lower profit margins if not losing money on the project altogether. On the other hand, finish the project too fast, and quality may suffer considerably— or does it? Many turnaround time
In managing construction, effective procurement management is critical in determining the success and efficiency of your project and organization. However, procurement management requires considerably more than simply purchasing goods, materials, or services – it is a complex process that can provide a great advantage to a construction company in various ways, not just from a
As a contractor, you are always on the move, from one site to another, from job to job. And with so much shuffling around, there is more and more opportunity for human errors, especially in your inventory, like lack of materials, tools ending up on the wrong jobsite on the wrong day, etc. When you
Managing construction seems like a series of major activities for people outside the industry- one after another. With complex skyscrapers and high-rise structures that’s been rising everywhere, it is easy to assume that the most vital aspects of a project are the big accomplishments— such as milestones and completion of phases. However, people inside the
As the old saying goes, change is inevitable. On construction projects, a more proper statement may be that “change orders are inevitable.” If the sheer thought of change orders makes you flinch, it might be time to take a closer look at your change orders and determine how you can improve them. Change orders are
Construction projects are rarely wrapped up most of the time without the general contractor running into some problem with a subcontractor or vendor. When problems start to arise at any point in the construction lifespan, the team in charge of managing construction payments must have a process in charging a subcontractor or vendor for any
Inventory management is one of the most laborious and time-consuming tasks a project manager must do when managing construction businesses. While inventory management includes understanding how to handle resources and when and where to allocate them, it is much more than that. It also involves overseeing the purchases, distribution, warehousing, and storage of goods while
Managing construction projects also means managing all that comes with it, such as inventory and assets. Now you might be wondering, what is the difference between the two? For one, inventory management tracks all the stocks and reserves that come in and go out of the construction company’s warehouses; asset management tracks the supplies and
