Any successful subcontractor will tell you, estimating is both an art and a science. You need a deep understanding of your potential client’s goals, the costs involved, and the timeline required to get the job… Read More »Are your estimates setting you up to fail? Take back control and boost profits
Are you doing great work for happy customers, but finding that you still aren’t making money? You’ve double-checked that your trim corners are tight and your punch list is ahead of schedule, but you’re still… Read More »3 reasons why your next construction project should start with a budget
In the construction industry, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring everything and everyone is in the right place at the right time. For this reason, effective scheduling can make or break a project. A… Read More »Making a construction schedule: Construction scheduling basics
Construction document management is a process for organizing, storing, and facilitating all relevant documents used throughout construction projects. This includes contracts, blueprints, permits, payment applications, change orders, RFI’s, and more. At least ten core document… Read More »Construction document management: How to streamline your projects
Creating accurate, timely bids is one of the most essential components for any contracting or construction business. Nonetheless, the construction bidding process is not as straightforward as it may seem, even if you use construction… Read More »How to master the construction bidding process
Construction project owners typically have a large number of proposals to choose from, so it’s crucial that when submitting your own, you provide a comprehensive construction proposal that is detailed, professional, and comprehensive. A key… Read More »Construction bid proposal checklist for contractors
Across the board, construction and contracting businesses are feeling the impacts of global supply chain disruptions and labor shortages firsthand. According to an early 2022 news release published by Associated Builders and Contractors, “overall construction input… Read More »Building a construction budget – Improve cost control in your construction projects
A construction submittal is a formal request for approval of specific materials, equipment, drawings, or data from the general contractor or project owner. It sets expectations and aids in keeping projects on schedule and within… Read More »What is a construction submittal: how to utilize them for project success
Construction change orders are documents that detail the addition or removal of work from the original scope of a project that was agreed on by the contractor and their client prior to any work being… Read More »Construction change orders: Everything you need to know
The G702 form is an AIA payment application, or billing form, used as a summary sheet of billing progress. Subcontractors will use it to request payment from a general contractor; and a general contractor will… Read More »How to fill out an AIA G702 form