Any general contractor knows the difficulty of handling client based decisions– specifically, the hundreds of selections that go into every project. The larger the project, the more selections to make, and with fully custom homes, this includes everything. Door handles, trims, finishes, paint colors, types of glass, faucets, lightbulbs; the…

Time is money. Anybody knows this: especially those in construction. Any day of delay is an additional day of wages, rescheduling countless moving parts and also gambling with more uncertainty of the future. Productivity and efficiency should always be prioritized, but finding ways to maximize the two can be difficult…

A construction project manager oversees the planning, design and construction of a project from beginning to end. In larger projects, someone is delegated this position specifically; however, in smaller projects, it is common for the general contractor to assume the role of the project manager. Regardless if you’re specifically a…

Landing a bid takes more than just showcasing your work; we know you take pride in the quality of your work, but so do plenty of other competing contractors. This means that the quality of your work alone may not be enough to land a bid. Sure, you can post…

A beer after a long day of work; one of the many joys of life. Finally being able to get home, crack a cold one, kick your feet up, turn on the TV and relax — there’s nothing quite like it. However, most of us are aware of the negative…

Recently, there’s been a huge emphasis on sustainability as it relates to the operations of all industries; considering the breadth of impact the construction industry as a whole has on consumption of materials, there’s been a huge emphasis on promoting sustainable practices in construction. The use of project management technology…

Spotty project management, angry clients and disorganized spreadsheets; these do not need to exist in the construction industry. All construction firms face these issues, from remodeling contractors to commercial builders. They are universal issues, yet everybody seems to accept them as a part of the industry. All of these problems…

Regardless of where you live- whether it be sunny California, rainy Washington or snow ridden Colorado- winter provides challenges to the site that no other season offers. In addition to subpar conditions, there’s less hours in the day, making efficiency on site increasingly difficult. Any experienced builder has ways around…

Any experienced contractor knows that the experience your client has while working with you is vital to landing new leads. As with any business, if the customer isn’t happy, they aren’t likely to return or suggest it to friends; this is especially true in an industry where the client and…