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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Best Budget Work Boots (High Quality and Affordable)

Work Gearz

So, you are on a tight budget, but you really need to purchase a new pair of work boots. While some cheaper work boots may be manufactured with lower-quality materials and will tend to last less than a year, not all budget work boots fall into this category. You want good quality at an affordable price. Work Boots. Waterproof.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. The weight and size of the materials will determine what type of crane you will get and how it will be set up. Consider the ease of repair or maintenance. Check the cost. Key Takeaway.

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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

Current Metal Building Prices Vs. Other Materials. This means that a lot of your decisions are going to come down to budget. . Maintenance requirements are definitely something to think about before you even pick your building material. The customization options run deeper than just colors and materials. .

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. Budget constraints Going over-budget is common in the construction sector. Finally, the project’s budget needs to be reviewed constantly to stay on track.

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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Safety Incidents and Recordables.