Every project has a construction schedule or builders schedule. Not only does the schedule outline how quickly the work will get done, but it also outlines how the work will get done. The builders schedule defines the sequence and method in which the materials will be put in place. Thus, the earlier the schedule is
Financing a construction business can be very tricky for contractors. The risks of dealing with delinquent clients run high, and sometimes you have to invest in a new project even before you get paid for the previous one. But don’t fret. From construction loans to invoice financing, there are options available to you. Whether you’re
Construction is a complex process that involves multiple parties including builders, contractors, lenders, solicitors, accountants, quantity surveyors, and the council. With so many people involved in the process, there’s always the possibility of a communication breakdown and things may go wrong. Getting approved for a building loan is half the battle with the majority of
The past years have been fruitful for the construction industry. With the new technologies leveraged by the industry like automation, robotics, construction ERP (Enterprise resource planning) solutions, artificial intelligence, and so on, construction companies have been growing even further. The coming years won’t be different. They will be strong years for the industry, with more
Previously, we pointed out at the importance of construction management in achieving success in this industry. Construction managers carry out the plan at the site and see to it that everything is in order – from materials to crew members to equipment – and make sure that the operation is geared towards achieving the goal
Have you ever questioned the impact of equipment on your construction productivity? Well, you may not need all the equipment sold in the market but there are technologies you should consider using in your business to help boost your team’s productivity. What are they? How to leverage them at the site? Find out here. The
On behalf of the whole Pro Crew Schedule team, we’d like to congratulate our two lucky winners of the 3 Months Free Trial of our construction management software. In our simple ways to help more construction professionals recognize the importance of digital technology, most especially the collaboration and project management software, we launched an exciting
One of the jobs commonly taken by concrete contractors is column strengthening. This is a process used to add or restore the ultimate load capacity of reinforced concrete columns. It is used for seismic retrofitting, supporting additional live load or dead load that is not included in the original design, to relieve stresses generated by
Construction management, as we mentioned in a previous blog, is an essential part of any construction management. Without it, a project’s order and success cannot be ensured. And we’ve even mentioned several problems that might be encountered when there’s no construction manager on site. This is why a lot of civil engineers go into supplemental
Construction management is a vital element that ensures the success of any construction project. Despite the size, your project needs someone to watch over the flow and the progress, making sure that the plan, schedule, and budget are strictly followed. What else does it do for your business success? Find out below. Importance of Construction
Concrete contractors are among the most in-demand stakeholders in any construction project. This is because concrete remains to be a popular material used in building structures, thanks to its versatility and sustainability. But the process of concreting isn’t always easy. There are challenges that concrete contractors meet and those are what we are going to
The U.S. economy is demanding more and more trade electrical contractors, so it’s a great time to invest in starting or growing your electrical business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 628,800 electricians working in America today. That number is expected to shoot up 14% between 2014 and 2024, making
After we discussed some tips on how to make more accurate estimates before you go to bid, one of the things you’re probably wondering about now is how to compute labor costs, exactly. Well, it isn’t as difficult as it sounded when we advised you to have your project managers and foreman to join you
Green and sustainable – these have become the main objectives of most construction projects being made today. And why not when they offer a lot of benefits not just to the environment but to the building owner and occupants too. When we hear of sustainability, the first context that comes to mind is that of
We always hear that “change is inevitable” and we’ve proven this to be true a lot of times in a lot of aspects in our lives. Most of the changes that we encounter are not anticipated in any way. This is most especially true in our professions. Technology has played a crucial role in managing
