General Contractor
Articles covering day-to-day oversight of the construction site and management of building projects.
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Read ArticleLOD simply explained: The LOD Kiwi
In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LOD stands for the Level of Development. In order to explain how this works, we’ll use a piece of fruit.
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Read ArticleHow to Optimize the Construction Workflow When You're Outsourcing
How can you overcome the inefficiencies of outsourced work? Here's how you can streamline your workflow and solve communication bottlenecking.
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Read ArticleAre your project savings actually harming your profit?
Are you harming your profits by saving money on the wrong things? Here's what you can do to get more work done while keeping costs under control.
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Read ArticleWhat is “Scan to BIM”?
If you are working in the construction industry, you have probably come across the term ‘Scan to BIM’ or ‘Field to BIM’ at some point. But what is Scan to BIM exactly - and how does it work?
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Read Flipbook7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams
In this white paper, learn the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams and how you can apply these tactics to your organization to become a top-performing owner.
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Read ArticleOvercoming the Construction Labor Shortage with Good Hiring Strategies
How do you make your construction company stand out not just attract, but retain good workers? We’ve compiled a list of tips for hiring and developing career paths for the best construction employees.
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Read FlipbookWhy Revit? 5 reasons for MEP contractors to make the move
Is Revit the platform that will revolutionize the world of MEP? Here’s what you as a MEP contractor should know.
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Read Article2019 Construction Trends — 8 Topics to Watch in the Year Ahead
Keeping tabs on the latest industry trends and technologies will be crucial for success in the coming year. Here are 8 key construction industry trends for 2019.
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Read ArticleTwo Tell-tale Signs that It’s Time for Construction Estimating Software
Spreadsheets are a familiar estimating tool for a lot of industries. Because they’re a staple of the business software mix, they’re an easy choice. That doesn’t mean they’re the best choice for you.
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Read Article7 Deadly Sins of Spreadsheets: Are Your Construction Estimates at Risk?
While basic spreadsheets were once the de facto standard, they’re no longer the best solution. They lack critical features and functionality that could be putting your profits in danger.
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Read ArticleYour Last Estimate Failed — Try This Instead
Your firm can’t afford another bad estimate. Learn how to improve the appeal of your bids with a few easy tips and construction estimating software.
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Read ArticleHow to Compete for Bigger Construction Projects
Experts estimate that most construction companies only win between 10-20% of the projects they bid. Estimating is often considered to be a numbers game. Here's how to compete for bigger projects.
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Read ArticleYour Best Estimator Just Quit - Now What?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for cost estimators is projected to increase by 11% by 2024. Here are 3 tips to minimize the impact should your top estimator quit.
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Read Article4 Margin-killing Construction Estimating Errors—and How to Avoid Them
When you underestimate, you eat into your margins, which are already tight. When you overestimate, your high bid may be the reason you lose the job to a competitor. Here's how to avoid construction.
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Read ArticleConstruction Appreciation Week 2018
Construction workers from JE Dunn have been building a 125,000 square foot, four-story office building for Trimble. Office employees said thanks during Construction Appreciation Week 2018.
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Read FlipbookHow to Save 87.5% on Every Layout Point
If you're a layout technician, you might be doing layout the old fashioned or manual way. This could mean losing time, money, and valuable resources.
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Read ArticleContractors Liable for Unpaid Wages — Is This a National Trend?
Controversial legislation holding general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits owed employees of their subcontractors has already passed into law and may be the start of a nationwide trend
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Read Flipbook3D Scanning Myths, Debunked
3D laser scanning is your most cost-effective and efficient solution to streamline the collection of accurate measurement data on complicated construction projects. But here are some myths debunked.
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Read ArticleCybersecurity In Construction: What You Need to Know
While building sites have always been attractive targets for thieves, the construction industry is now facing attacks in a relatively new area: cyberspace.
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Read Article5 Challenges of Working With MEP Content
The main BIM goal of manufacturers is to deliver accurate, easy-to-use and high-quality content. And for this, simply storing the content in the cloud is not enough. This is what you need to know.
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