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Estimating & Bidding
How Construction Contractors Can Improve Their Bid-Hit Ratio
Construction Business Coaching
Contractors need to focus on setting themselves apart from the competition through means other than just being the lowest bid
When prices are about the same, customers make decisions on who to hire based on things that set them apart like the extra things the company offers to do for them.
Construction Technology
Tips for Choosing the Right Mobile Devices for Your Construction Company
Choosing the right technology solutions is vital to keeping work teams safe and connected at all times
Contractors should look for mobile devices with special features like touch screens that are work glove friendly and are bright enough to read under direct sunlight.
Construction Safety
You Need to Train Your Construction Workers Now
In order for your construction company to be competitive, perform quality work and exceed customers' expectations you need to train your people
The inexperienced workers will make greater strides more quickly in their performance efforts and the seasoned veteran will be able to recall and retrain on the basics if construction contractors make training workers a priority.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construct
Construction contractors can use the Construct mobile app to synchronize all moving parts of a jobsite and collaborate in real time with stakeholders and field workers
Assign tasks to other members of the team who then receive immediate notification of the task.
Personnel Management
Identifying Then Leading Your Thoroughbred, Fence-Sitter and Carp Construction Workers
Most construction workers can be classified into one of three types of workers based on their work attitude, work ethic and work preparedness
Construction workers can often be classified into three categories — thoroughbred, fence-sitter and carp workers, based on three key factors — an employee’s work attitude, work ethic and work preparedness.
Business Services
Stay Lean with Proper Construction Inventory Management
Poorly managed inventory can result in higher than needed costs associated with buying extra or problems when not having enough or the right inventory
Whether your inventory management effort is creating too much inventory or not enough, the lack of inventory management is costing construction contractors in many ways.
Business Services
How to Let Your Thoroughbred Construction Worker Run
Periodically check up on your Thoroughbred Workers and confirm that their head is clear and focused and they’re not wearing out due to self-induced pressure to be the best
The Thoroughbred Worker is still in need of leadership but he respects the leadership that sets the course, provides the resources, supports rather than tears down, and let’s skills and knowledge excel.
Business Services
86% of Construction Firms Report Trouble Filling Craft, Professional Positions
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
That's a 3% increase from 2014 and more than a 10% increase from firms reporting back in 2013
An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide Associated General Contractors of America survey of 1,358 construction firms.
Personnel Management
Five Functional Traits of Great Construction Teamwork
Great teamwork stems from trust, direction, influence, transparency and leadership
Work to make the five traits of great teamwork part of your work crews, your project teams and even your senior leadership team.
Business Services
Flooring Contractors Benefit from New Supplier Partners Joining DSSG
Decorative Surface Solutions Group
High performance decorative flooring is a strong growth category, gaining market share and the Decorative Surface Solutions Group is helping suppliers accelerate growth and profit by connecting them with the top flooring contractors in the business.
DSSG Preferred Suppliers
Construction Toolbox
6 Guidelines to Avoid Construction Worker Misclassification
Six questions to help determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor
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Training & Education
Attend Advanced Maintenance Training at Cemen Tech Headquarters
Cemen Tech Inc.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting from industry experts.
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