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How Contractors Can Address the Material Shortage Crisis
June 16, 2021
It’s official, there is a worldwide shortage of many construction materials, causing prices to escalate and projects to be delayed. While this may not be breaking news to contractors, the continuing shortage has started to have real effect throughout in the industry. Here are some things that contractors can do to proactively address material shortages on their projects.
Read Full ArticleTop Construction Management Apps for 2021
June 9, 2021
If you’re looking for an app to improve efficiency and coordination with your employees and construction project team members, there are several useful options to choose from. All apps have things they do well and things they don’t do well. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tech, so we’ve put together a list of construction management apps to help you make the best decision for your company.
Read Full ArticleWays to Find Subcontractors for Out of Town Work
June 2, 2021
If you’re expanding to a new location or bidding on work outside of your usual service area, it can be tough to find subcontractors to bid construction projects. You need to find reliable subs who will bid the work and provide quality performance for your customer, but you also need to find subs who can do the work economically. Here are six ways you can expand your reach to find subcontractors for out of town construction projects.
Read Full ArticleWhat Construction Contractors Can Learn from Tracking Their Bid Results
May 26, 2021
Do you know which construction projects you are most likely to win when you submit a bid? Do you know what your bid hit rate is? Do you know where most of your leads come from? Do you know which projects you should stay away from? All of the questions above can be answered when contractors track bid results. The more information you track, the more detailed your analysis and the more you’ll learn. But even if you’re only tracking bid wins and losses, there’s a great deal you can learn that can help you improve your bid success rate and increase profits.
Read Full ArticleHow to Use Project Data to Improve Construction Estimates
May 19, 2021
How do you know what to charge for a project? Contractors can improve the accuracy of their estimates by using cost data from their own past projects. Most construction estimators start by determining the potential costs for performing the work, then mark them up to cover their overhead expenses and profit. The cost of the work is often based on industry averages or educated guesses. Using these figures doesn’t take into consideration the differences between companies, including their level of overhead, and differences in location, which can lead to overinflated estimates.
Read Full ArticleThe Future of Infrastructure Construction in 2021
May 12, 2021
No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, there’s no denying that America’s infrastructure needs serious help right away. It appears that lawmakers are finally prioritizing investment in critical needs like transportation, water safety, utilities, and bridges. There’s legislation currently being debated that could provide a major influx of federal funds to help the nation’s aging infrastructure.
Read Full Article7 Great Marketing Ideas for Your Construction Contracting Business
May 5, 2021
Are you looking to expand your marketing efforts for your construction contracting business? Or have you simply run out of marketing ideas? Spreading the word about your contracting company is key to getting more work. If potential customers don’t know you exist, they can’t hire you.
Read Full ArticleMaximizing Your Website to Get More Leads
April 28, 2021
Having a website is a great way to attract customers. It can sell 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And once you get it set up, it only requires periodic updating to keep it fresh. But what should you put on your website to help you get more leads? In order to be found online, you have to satisfy both search engines and potential customers. If you don’t satisfy the search engines, customers will never discover you, and if you don’t satisfy potential customers, you won’t get any leads. We’ll take a look at the information you should have on your website to satisfy both the search engines and potential customers.
Read Full ArticleWhat to Look for in Construction Project Management Software
April 6, 2021
The key to selecting the right construction project management software for your company is to develop a list of “must have’s” and “like to have’s” and prioritize them. By shopping around, you can discover new features you didn’t even know were available. To help you in your search, we've gathered some key characteristics to look for in construction project management software.
Read Full ArticleWhat to Look for in Construction Bid Estimating Software
April 20, 2021
Shopping for bid estimating software can be difficult because there are so many programs and options to choose from. We’ve put together a list of five things you need to look for when shopping for construction estimating software. This list should help you narrow your search.
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