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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps. Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. The DeWalt Mobile Pro app offers basic calculation and reference tools with optional add-ons to customize the app for your needs, the developer says.

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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

Levelset

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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Construction Project Managers Go Mobile

Carol Hagen

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. The Corecon Mobile solution. Corecon Mobile will work on all these devices: * Apple – iPhone. Microsoft – Windows Mobile. Blackberry.

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Construction Estimator and Bidding mobile app

Construction Cost Estimating

The Construction Estimator and Bidding mobile app is designed for contractors , service companies, salespeople and estimators to quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. This exclusive video tutorial is presented by SnappiiApp.

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Does Less Bidding Competition Mean the Housing Market is Slowing?

Pro Builder

Does Less Bidding Competition Mean the Housing Market is Slowing? Redfin agents saw less bids facing competition during August. An earlier report from the National Association of Realtors found that bidding wars declined last month as more first-time home buyers stopped looking. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:10.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Bid Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Mobile Access. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management. Collaboration Tools.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Just because you have hired a BIM staffer shouldn’t mean you go out only bidding projects with BIM requirements. Business must always play to their strengths so the bulk of you projects should still be bid in the areas where you hold the most expertise. Don’t let BIM stop you from bidding.

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