Advantages and Disadvantages of Subcontracting in Construction

Construction Management

Advantages and Disadvantages of Subcontracting in Construction

In managing construction, especially large-scale ones, it is not surprising to have more than one contractor who handles the project. Most construction companies look at subcontracting when dealing with too complicated projects or when they found themselves in the following situations: • Construction companies of all sizes sometimes have inadequate resources to complete the assigned

August 6, 2021 No Comments

Types of Construction Defects And Who Are Responsible For Them

Construction Management

Types of Construction Defects And Who Are Responsible For Them

In the construction industry, the most sought-after output of any project owner can be simplified in one solid word— quality. Some say that the end justifies the means, but in construction, the completed structure and the process it went through to get there are just as important. This is why strict quality control and quality assurance

August 5, 2021 No Comments

How Fraud Happens in Construction and Ways to Prevent It

Construction Management

How Fraud Happens in Construction and Ways to Prevent It

While fraud is inevitable in most types of businesses, it’s also pretty common in construction industries. We’re not saying that the construction industry is full of bad people, but rather, it’s one of the industries that come with few people who are determined to commit fraud. This is mainly because they are easily tempted by

August 4, 2021 No Comments

How to Ensure Quality in Commercial Construction

Construction Management

How to Ensure Quality in Commercial Construction

When it comes to commercial construction, there should not be any shortcuts done just to finish the job even before the agreed schedule of completion. Even when there’s intense pressure of not finishing the construction before the deadline, contractors should still follow proper construction processes and steps. So are you doing it right?Commercial construction is

August 3, 2021 No Comments

Lean Construction A Guide to Sustainable Way of Building

Construction Management

Lean Construction: A Guide to Sustainable Way of Building

When you think of the word sustainability, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is eco-friendly practices, renewable resources, and our environment. However, being sustainable is not limited to those categories. It can also apply to social, economic, and corporate practices globally, with the life of our future generations on the line. Having

August 2, 2021 No Comments

Why is Adopting BIM Important for Construction Industries in 2021

Construction Technology

Why is Adopting BIM Important for Construction Industries in 2021?

One of the fastest-growing industries today is construction. There is an increasing value of real estate, so most construction companies work on designs that cover less space and even eco-friendly designs. Since it caters to all the needs, there must always be precise planning, proper construction scheduling, and project scheduling. That said, Building Information Modeling

July 30, 2021 No Comments

The Project Closeout Checklist for a Successful Final Construction Phase

Construction Management

The Project Closeout Checklist for a Successful Final Construction Phase

For professionals in the industry, managing construction is a commitment that must be upheld from the start to finish of a project— with project closeout being one of the highlighted phases. Most people outside the industry understandably have very little insights and knowledge of what a closeout or turnover is or why it is as

July 29, 2021 No Comments

Subcontractor's Guide in Managing Construction Assets

Construction Management

Subcontractor’s Guide in Managing Construction Assets

Asset management is critical yet most likely overlooked aspect of your construction business, as it typically involves a wide range of assets like heavy equipment, trucks, construction machines, tools, and equipment to build infrastructures. Poor asset management can cause tons of losses to your construction company, which is a serious issue for you to ignore.

July 28, 2021 No Comments

5 Ways Every Small Construction Business Owner Can Do To Stay Competitive

Construction Management

5 Ways Every Small Construction Business Owner Can Do To Stay Competitive

Being a small construction business owner isn’t easy at all. Just think about how your small construction company can compete with the large construction businesses. In the industry overtaken with large corporations becoming more complex, it takes grit and extremely hard work to stay competitive with the big guys. The large construction companies possibly have

July 27, 2021 No Comments

The 4 Step Guide to Estimating Concrete For Your Construction Project

Concrete Construction

The 4 Step Guide to Estimating Concrete For Your Construction Project

With an annual production of 4.1 billion metric tons, cement is a big deal in managing construction. It is used in everything from foundations, precast, finishing, and cast-in-place panels to paving, stucco, and many other aspects of building structures. Concrete’s high compressive strength makes it ideal for bearing heavyweight and transferring loads throughout the structure.

July 26, 2021 No Comments

5 Valuable Tips to Help You Hit Your Construction Targets

Construction Management

5 Valuable Tips to Help You Hit Your Construction Targets

Have you ever tried managing a construction project for the first time, only to find out that you would not be able to hit your target completion dates? For anyone involved with the project management of construction, we know how difficult it is to create a project baseline and meet the original conditions of the

July 23, 2021 No Comments

5 Cutting Edge Software Designed for MEP Contractors

Construction Technology

5 Cutting Edge Software Designed for MEP Contractors

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP) are highly essential in managing the construction industry, especially in residential and commercial structures. Knowing this, it is safe to say that MEP contractors are incredibly critical to modern infrastructure projects. These professionals deal with the most technical and complex aspects of the construction building process, which requires careful

July 22, 2021 No Comments

IT and Construction How Construction Technologist Can Integrate Both

Construction Technology

IT and Construction: How Construction Technologist Can Integrate Both

We have all come to depend upon our construction resident IT staff. After all, they are our heroes when it comes to getting our computers back up and running after an unexpected crash and resetting our account passwords when we forget for the nth time. Our current modern workforce couldn’t do their jobs efficiently without

July 21, 2021 No Comments

Preconstruction and Operation Delays That You Can Actually Avoid On Your Next Project

Construction Management

Preconstruction and Operation Delays That You Can Actually Avoid On Your Next Project

Construction delays have become a norm in the industry— it’s unfortunately not a surprise anymore. If you have been in the construction scene for a while, I am sure you might have heard endless stories about projects that were delayed for weeks, months, and even years over the expected timeline. One research has also shown

July 20, 2021 No Comments

Key Benefits of Integrating Your Construction Business with Inventory Management Software

Construction Inventory Management

Key Benefits of Integrating Your Construction Business with Inventory Management Software

In your construction business, it’s no doubt there are tons of construction materials, equipment and goods. The industry requires every business in this sector to keep track of the materials from one phase to another. Whether you lose track of your inventory or are left with the choice of doing everything manually, you know it’s

July 19, 2021 No Comments

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Lean Construction: A Guide to Sustainable Way of Building

Why is Adopting BIM Important for Construction Industries in 2021?

The Project Closeout Checklist for a Successful Final Construction Phase

Subcontractor’s Guide in Managing Construction Assets

5 Ways Every Small Construction Business Owner Can Do To Stay Competitive

The 4 Step Guide to Estimating Concrete For Your Construction Project

5 Valuable Tips to Help You Hit Your Construction Targets

5 Cutting Edge Software Designed for MEP Contractors

IT and Construction: How Construction Technologist Can Integrate Both

Preconstruction and Operation Delays That You Can Actually Avoid On Your Next Project

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