Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

Contractors often get a bad rap. While homeowners know they need a contractor to repair their house after a storm, complete a renovation, or build their dream home, they’ve heard the stories. They can come in expecting contractors to take advantage of them. 8 ways for contractors to build trust with a homeowner.

Contractors 52

Contractors Lien Education Housing 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. In addition to tapping into local subs, it is imperative a national contractor has an office team willing to head wherever the client needs them.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

With BI, contractors can gain actionable insights and see a clearer path to balancing the business. In Viewpoint’s latest business intelligence white paper , we outline three key areas where insights and analytics can help contractors gain a competitive edge. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2016

Engineers, contractors and installers are invited to join the ranks of the more than 62,000 HVAC professionals and earn credits toward green building certification through Xylem’s industry-leading training at its Bell & Gossett (B&G) Little Red Schoolhouse (LRSH). read more.

Schedule 40

Schedule Education Certification Green 40

Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Small to midsize contracting businesses and independent subcontractors can get a full return on investment and reap these benefits: Efficiency: Using the latest technology allows contractors to manage their projects more efficiently, from day-to-day jobs to business administration.

Management 52

Management Certification Construction Education 52

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Some decisions are within their area of expertise, others are an educated guess, while even more require an outside source to help direct them. On one team, the architect and contractor work together with the owner to define the project, develop the design, and construct the building. This happens through a three-phased approach.

Risk 62

Risk Construction Bidding Schedule 62

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Low: Labor Shortage Shapes Schedules. The result was the potential for scheduling complications and missed project deadlines. Luckily, we were able to avoid most scheduling pitfalls by fully vetting our subcontractor partners to get assurances they had capacity to meet our required timeframe. High: Remixing Retail.

Commercial 328

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The takeaway: Just because contractors face obstacles to tech adoption doesn’t mean you can ignore new technologies. Getting ahead of the game and investing in research and education now could be worthwhile for your business. Getting ahead of the game and investing in research and education now could be worthwhile for your business.

Industrial 208

Industrial Construction Safety Contractors 208

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Working under a strict 26-month schedule and within the contractor’s guaranteed maximum price of $145 million, the design-build team on the Duke Ellington School of the Arts completed the project before the 2017-18 school year.

Education 53

Education Schedule Contractors Design 53

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? SAP S/4HANA.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). Reasons to Join.

AIC 52

AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. My role, if I agreed to partake, would be to defend them before an audience filled with contractors.

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Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It aims to continually improve all facets of operations, including productivity , an area that has become a key performance indicator for contractors. That’s an appealing goal for construction, where waste such as errors and rework can derail timelines and budgets, a problem for both contractors and customers. That sounds great, right?

Construction 211

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 211

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Every weekday. Billed as the best podcast for contractors who want to become leaders and entrepreneurs, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast is hosted by Todd Dawalt.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Records retention is paramount in avoiding violations and construction firms must prepare and educate more than just their Human Resources and Payroll departments. Here’s a sample Subcontractor Award Notification form from OFCCP so you aren’t part of the 84% statistic: Notification of Award of Construction Contractors.

Contractors 120

Contractors Las Vegas San Francisco Phoenix 120

Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

— Uponor recently announced its factory training schedule for 2013, which includes a new course on commercial plumbing applications. APPLE VALLEY, MINN. read more.

Schedule 51

Schedule Commercial Education Design 51

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The innovative Allied States Cooperative (ASC) exclusively provides job-order-on-call-contracting support services via a nationwide cooperative to Educational Institutions, Municipalities, State and Federal Governments, and not-for-profit organizations using BEST VALUE, LEAN Job Order Contracting via the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Solution.

Contract 100

Contract Profitability Renovating Organization 100

BD+C

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

AISC offers a new educational program for structural engineers called "Night School," an evening curriculum of online courses on relevant structural steel design and construction topics. The first course begins January 14, 2013 and registration opens December 1, 2012, at www.aisc.org/nightschool. read more.

Education 45

Education Structural Engineering Schedule Engineering 45

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. The process.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses. You should hire a licensed contractor for many reasons, such as to ensure safety. .

Commercial 293

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 293

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Many contractors are struggling to find skilled workers, which is especially challenging during a time when there’s no shortage of work to do. Construction also faces high turnover rates , so even when contractors do find good workers, retaining them isn’t always easy. Always Be Recruiting. Embrace Technology.

Organization 200

Organization Contractors Software Software 200

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Educational facilities. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Moisture-related floor failures are becoming more common due to accelerated construction schedules. The flooring contractor is often under pressure to find a cost-effective solution….fast.

Concrete 92

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

The last few years have been tough on the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. 2023 is going to bring a whole new season of challenges.

Conference 52

Conference Las Vegas CMAA Construction 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. The time contractors save can be used to do things only they can do like meeting with clients, scheduling jobs and riding herd over apprentices. Click here to learn what contractors need in QuickBooks setup.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 48

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. Survey Schedule. Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors. Description: Contractors see new, lower-cost systems as the future of as-built documentation, especially for firms performing renovations and additions. Specialty contractor innovation. Social Media.

Contractors 65

Contractors FAQ News Education 65

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

According to a report by Home Builders Institute (HBI), the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 61% of residential home builders reported a worker shortage in early 2021. How to Develop a Committed Trade Contractor Base. Trade Contractors. Are Your Trades Keeping Busy or Are They Doing Busywork?

Residential 98

Residential Software Software Contractors 98

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2015

JOC benefits Owners and Contractors alike in that it provide a means to expedite projects and assure better mutual understanding of work scope and costs. Contracting/Procurement should work hand-in-had the Owner’s Engineering and Technical staff, Facility Managers, PMs, and their supporting construction Contractors.

Contract 40

Contract Schedule Procurement United States 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Educational facilities. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Moisture-related floor failures are becoming more common due to accelerated construction schedules. The flooring contractor is often under pressure to find a cost-effective solution….fast.

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Educational facilities. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Moisture-related floor failures are becoming more common due to accelerated construction schedules. The flooring contractor is often under pressure to find a cost-effective solution….fast.

Concrete 84

Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. JOC training courses are offered for various owner, professional, and educational groups. Training Requirements – Training should begin a minimum of 5 or 6 months before the planned JOC award.

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Negotiation 100

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. Survey Schedule. Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project. Description: Will the VA terminate the contractor or figure out the project differences and get it done? Specialty contractor innovation. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers.

Contractors 54

Contractors FAQ News Education 54

BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The IRE is set to deliver more than 60 educational sessions taught by industry experts and has a full conference program featuring 45 sessions. The Associated Builders and Contractors reports scarcity of more than 650,000 construction professionals.

Dallas 52

Dallas Remodeling Innovation Industrial 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We’ve seen more contractors turning to digital collaboration tools that connect their teams and reduce the headaches associated with paper-based processes. Once you’ve chosen a project, educate the people involved about the software. Educate your whole team about the construction software’s benefits.

Software 130

Software Software Plans Construction 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2014

Recently A General Contractor Who Needed Help Getting Useful Reports Contacted Us. When the contractor asked his in-house bookkeeper to review the QuickBooks company file she did and was emphatic everything was perfect. This One Bookkeeper Error Caused the contractor to OVERPAY HIS ANNUAL INCOME TAX.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 48

BD+C

MARCH 18, 2024

Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. Consider the potential time (and budget) freed in the schedule of ambulance and police services. population confronts a mental health challenge each year. Half will go undiagnosed and untreated. In the U.S.,

Construction 105

Construction Design Modeling Schedule 105

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. Survey Schedule. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. A flood of machinery has made its way to auction in recent years as job-hungry contractors thinned out fleets to save money and generate revenue. Construction Technology. Social Media.

Equipment 75

Equipment Contractors Las Vegas FAQ 75