One of the primary skills needed to be successful in the construction industry is crisis management. It applies to owners, project superintendents, design engineers, subcontractors, architects, PMs and all employees working in the field. Today’s projects can all be challenging, especially with many moving parts involved. And no matter how good everybody is doing their
If water runs through it. We do it! – This is a very common plumbing slogan that used to be so catchy to the target audience of some companies in the plumbing industry. If you have a plumbing business and you wanted to run your company according to this slogan, you may discover that you
The construction industry hails its long history from the day of human civilization—from pyramids, brick houses, and transitioning into apartment complexes and sky-high skyscrapers. That being said, we can identify building materials as essential items from ancient times, especially now. However, no matter what century we are in, building materials still play a huge part
Today, in the United States, there is an increasing demand for heating, ventilation, air conditioning services, and refrigeration (HVAC/R). The demand can be seen mostly in several regions that usually experienced temperature extremes. However, it can also be noted in some areas having large industrial plants and cities with high rates of construction. The increasing
The pandemic has negatively affected industries and communities of all kinds all over the globe. It has been about one year since the outbreak reached global pandemic levels. Throughout this time, one critical industry has stayed essential and arguably, became more important than before: construction. But managing construction during this global crisis has not been
In the eye of many, managing construction is depicted by this picture: manual labor, mountain heap of raw materials, and non-stop operation in order to build the structure according to an owner’s vision. While they are not wrong, they do not see this: a stack of project documents, disorganized file cabinets, and spreadsheets of monitoring
Managing a plumbing business, like managing construction firms and projects, is so much more than understanding and having the trade skills. To keep the company afloat and thriving, you must get more return on investment (ROI). When you commit your business funds to a particular component or addition, your goal should ultimately be to earn
With projects being expensive, resource-intensive, tedious, sometimes protracted, construction is one of the most challenging industries today. For construction projects to meet quality standards, stay within budget, meet deadlines, and overall end successfully, project management– a vital element– must play its part well. Be that as it may, there are misconceptions that prevent project managers
Anyone who runs an HVAC business and is involved in the HVAC industry knows that word of mouth is the lifeblood of the business. When your customers are happy, they will give positive feedback, and they will immediately recommend your company to everyone they know, especially people who particularly needs your HVAC services. Customer feedback
Inventory management is considered a fundamental building block to a company’s longevity. If you run a general contracting company, a sub-construction company specializing in specific trades, or even a service professional, your inventory is everywhere. It will be located in the warehouses, in the back of the delivery trucks, in storage units, in the client’s garages, or
Managing your construction inventory is the key route in your construction business’s success because a well-managed inventory is crucial to your company’s profitability. Additionally, a project timeline planned, with complete inventory details of the required materials, equipment, labor, and many more, is considered critical to the project planning process. Controlling your overall inventory allows you
Anyone who’s encountered a colossal to-do list knows that an unorganized approach doesn’t work very well. That is the reason why you clean your house systematically from one room to another. It’s why you plan itineraries in advance to take the most efficient route to evade traffic. And it’s why we tend to prioritize tasks
When managing construction projects, equipment procurement is one of the biggest factors to keep in mind. There are three routes you can take: buying, leasing, or renting. While each has its advantages, we’ll look at why renting is the better option in this article. For many, renting is the most viable option for equipment procurement.
There are numerous things to consider when pricing HVAC services. From setting competitive/ reasonable rates to making a profit, you have to strike a balance that will keep both you and your customers happy. So before you set the prices, take sufficient time to determine your costs, how you’re going to handle a range of
The construction industry is unique in many ways. The construction parties are entitled to lien rights, for instance, which allow them to secure payment from felonious clients. Actually, not all industries defend their stakeholders from non-payment and it goes to show how frequent conflict payments arise in the construction sector. On the other hand, retainage
