Article Tag: construction management

4 Things To Know Before Getting a Construction Management Degree

Published Nov. 20, 2019 by Dan Taylor

Just about every potential employer lists a bachelor’s degree in their job requirements, including those looking to hire construction managers. But, do you really need a construction management degree to get ahead in this industry? It’s... Continue Reading

4 Best AutoCAD Alternatives

Published Oct. 03, 2019 by Pritam Tamang

Autodesk’s AutoCAD is an industry-standard for high-end CAD designing. But does that make it the right CAD tool for your construction business? Autodesk is a juggernaut in the industrial drafting solutions market. And its products are... Continue Reading

5 Best Ways to Brand Your Construction Company and Increase Sales

Published Aug. 25, 2019 by Rachel Burger

A brand is the promise of an experience. Walk into a Starbucks and you know you’ll be surrounded by hipsters and overpriced but delicious coffee. Go to Disney and expect to experience “magic.” Shop at Whole... Continue Reading

Wearable Construction Innovations: Where It Makes Sense, and Where It Doesn’t

Published Jun. 13, 2018 by Dan Taylor

Technological innovations are great, but seamlessly integrating new tech into your business is a challenge for even the most agile of construction managers. A recent study by Genpact Research Institute found that out of nearly $600... Continue Reading

4 Success Stories Your Construction Management Business Can Learn From

Published May. 22, 2018 by Dan Taylor

In your career as a construction manager, you’re bound to hit a rut. You feel as though you’ve done everything you possibly can to maximize profitability—from improving your bidding process to boosting efficiency through new construction... Continue Reading

4 Ways Tech Boosts Collaboration in Design and Build Construction

Published May. 14, 2018 by Jeffrey W. Ouellette

Collaboration is a vital part of the building and infrastructure design and construction process. Email just doesn’t cut it as a collaboration tool anymore. Explaining ideas to multiple collaborators results in long threads that are hard... Continue Reading

Are Drones in Construction a Good Investment for Small Businesses?

Published Apr. 27, 2018 by Dan Taylor

For years, you’ve run your construction project the same way. You’ve purchased some construction management software to streamline operations but haven’t been interested in the latest gadgets. You’ve said to yourself: Drones? On a construction site?... Continue Reading

5 Things to Look For When Buying Construction 3D Modeling Software

Published Apr. 17, 2018 by Matt James

Ever wonder how some famous buildings might have turned out if their builders had some good 3D models during construction? Perhaps the Leaning Tower of Pisa wouldn’t lean. Maybe the Pyramids of Giza would have ample... Continue Reading

Simplify Your Search: A Construction Accounting Software Checklist

Published Apr. 06, 2018 by Dan Taylor

A construction project is a lot more than the sweat of the actual labor—the bottom line is just as important, if not more so. Going over budget is the norm, not the exception. Large construction projects... Continue Reading

The 5 Best Ways to Reduce Injuries on Construction Sites

Published Mar. 23, 2018 by Vincent West

Working in the field of construction is, by its nature, a risky job. There’s heavy equipment, electrified wires, and manual labor. And while it’s a lot safer today than it was decades ago, there are still... Continue Reading