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Are You Still Using Spreadsheets for Project Management?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. For project management specifically, 46.1 Other project management software (28%). The results: Excel (72%). Email (44%).

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Construction Estimating Made Easy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. Estimating digital takeoff. Invitation to Bid feature.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. Solid Management Processes.

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7 Mistakes a Seasoned Estimator Knows Not to Make

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. Overlooking cost variances may lead to big hits to your profit margin. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This allows you to work within the budget.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. What are prelims?

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