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Read more on constructconnect.comListed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects for the week of April 15 – 19, 2019. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads. Alabama UAB Marriott PIP Phase ...
Posted: April 22, 2019, 2:00 pmThe amount of technology available geared specifically toward the construction industry is mind-boggling. There’s drones, robots, smart hard hats, wearables, ruggedized smartphones and tablets, and 3D printers. Soon we’ll have autonomous (self-driving) heavy equipment hitting construction sites. Not to mention the hundre...
Posted: April 19, 2019, 2:00 pmConstruction projects run on strict deadlines, keeping up with client demands, weather changes, missing supplies, and other problems to complete on schedule. A disruption can throw a figurative wrench into the works, making the job that much harder. What are some of the most common sources of disorder, and what can compa...
Posted: April 17, 2019, 2:00 pmCentral bank policy-setting interest rates in the U.S. and Canada are currently becalmed. The Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate is presently in a range of 2.25% to 2.50%; the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate is 1.75%. As 2018 wound down, yields appeared set for further hikes. Share prices, homebuilding, and general spe...
Posted: April 15, 2019, 4:18 pm
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How Construction Companies Can Beat A Growing Labor Shortage
/5 Comments/in Blog Posts, The Efficient Business /by Kendall JonesIs your construction firm planning to increase headcount in 2016? That could prove to be a difficult task. According to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 71 percent of firms indicated they plan to increase headcount this year. Unfortunately, 70 percent of firms reported having a hard time finding qualified […]
Construction Industry Gears Up For The Drone Revolution
/6 Comments/in Blog Posts, Trends & Tech /by Kendall JonesChances are you’ve probably seen them hovering over a construction site, capturing photos and collecting data. Maybe your firm has even used them to do some surveying or to monitor progress on a job. We’re talking about drones, or more correctly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and construction firms are realizing the many benefits this technology […]
8 Tips To Building A Stellar Safety Program
/8 Comments/in Blog Posts, The Efficient Business /by Kendall JonesAsk any construction business owner, regardless of the size of their firm, what their top priority is and we’re guessing you’ll get the same response every time: worker safety. The real question owners should constantly be asking themselves is whether or not their safety program is robust enough to meet their commitment to protecting their […]
Accelerating Use of BIM in Preconstruction
/1 Comment/in News /by Tim LaBargeiSqFt and Assemble Systems Forge Partnership to Accelerate Use of BIM in Preconstruction Exclusive agreement offers unprecedented sharing of 3-D models between general contractors and subcontractors to reduce errors and time during bidding process January 26, 2016 CINCINNATI & HOUSTON– iSqFt and Assemble Systems today announced that they have agreed to a strategic partnership that […]
CMD and iSqFt to Showcase Next Generation Offering at Greenbuild Conference Nov. 18-20
/0 Comments/in News /by Tim LaBargeRecent merger provides customers the most comprehensive planning, bidding and post-bid information in the construction industry November 11, 2015 ATLANTA & CINCINNATI – CMD and iSqFt, will unveil their next generation offering, which marries CMD’s powerful Insight platform and iSqFt’s proprietary network and software during the Greenbuild Conference Nov. 18-20 in Washington D.C. The recent […]
iSqFt Customer Success Story: Trav-Ad Signs
/0 Comments/in Blog Posts, Clients /by Tim LaBargeRecently, iSqFt helped this Huntsville, AL, company expand its services to win a $300K project. Here’s the story…
Commercial Construction Software Company iSqFt Hires New CFO
/2 Comments/in News /by Tim LaBargeIn his 30-year career, Phil Hoey has held executive-level positions at NBC, AOL, GE Capital, Epsilon, LexisNexis, and SourceLink.
iSqFt Poll: Communication Technology in Construction
/0 Comments/in Blog Posts, Trends & Tech /by Tim LaBargeHas technology changed how you communicate with other construction professionals. Take our poll and let us know!
9 Ways Technology Impacts Communication in Construction
/8 Comments/in Blog Posts, The Efficient Business, Trends & Tech /by Tim LaBargeIn construction, misunderstandings cause delays, lawsuits, even loss of life, but technology is helping avoid communication breakdowns.
iSqFt Announces Move to Rookwood Exchange
/0 Comments/in News /by Tim LaBargeiSqFt will move into expanded headquarters in the Rookwood Exchange office tower, beginning January 1, 2016.