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App Creates Construction Community and Seeks to Solve Labor Shortage

The Trade Hounds app connects construction workers with both peers and employers with the goal of removing inefficiencies in the labor market.

October 1, 2020

Since the Trade Hounds mobile app launched in 2019, it has grown to nearly 200,000 users, who use it to connect and showcase their work.

Ryan Companies Bests COVID-19 and Project Performance with Integrated Software

One of the largest general contractors in the US carefully selects best-practice apps to integrate into their Procore experience, encouraging use and refining expertise with the software

September 16, 2020

Ryan Companies uses Procore’s cloud-based project management platform throughout 150 ongoing projects, and was one of the first customers to engage with the Procore Embedded Experience.

5 Tips for Selecting the Best Construction Accounting Software for Subcontractors

Intuit QuickBooks

Cloud-based accounting software is a powerful and flexible option designed for construction subcontractor businesses like yours.

September 12, 2020

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Rugged Mobility Solutions As Tough As Your Crew

Kyocera Mobile Solution

Running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business.

June 4, 2020

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Lift Construction Labor Productivity with a Time-Tracking App Using Face Recognition

Contractors pay an average of 4.5 extra hours of pay per employee, per week due to inaccurate information through time theft

May 18, 2020

A time tracking app with face recognition removes the guesswork from clocking in and out.

Construction Technology

High-end Tech Provides an Accessible Solution to Market New and Used Equipment Remotely

Trick 3D applies AR, VR and 3D animation to deliver a life-like sales, rental or even training experience all from a mobile device

April 24, 2020

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Increase Construction Productivity with Mobile Time Tracking Apps

Mobile time tracking apps are a great, low-cost way to increase the productivity of your construction business.

February 24, 2020

One of the greatest benefits of using a construction time tracking app is that your workers have a stronger sense of accountability.

7 Ways a Mobile Workforce App Can Streamline Your Construction Business

Mobile workforce apps provide new ways to perform age-old construction tasks; use them to improve outdated workflows, complete projects faster and stay ahead of the competition.

February 17, 2020

Mobile workforce apps for construction that can help you streamline your operations.

Construction Technology

3 Ways Cloud Technology Can Benefit All Construction Companies

RedTeam CEO Michael Wright discusses how cloud technology improves various facets of construction company management and jobsite performance.

January 9, 2020

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How Technology Helps to Fix Problems in the Paving Operation

Control everything from the asphalt plant to your paving speed with one mobile app

November 4, 2019

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Construction Technology

Contractor Keeps Workers Safe by Blocking Unnecessary Smartphone Use on the Job

Walsh Construction is seeing enhanced safety and clearer communication by blocking mobile device distractions for 1,000+ workers, and counting.

August 15, 2019

Walsh Construction is requiring use of Truce Software's Contextual Mobility Management for anyone with a company-issued vehicle. The goal is to reduce driving distractions that can lead to vehicular incidents.

Construction Safety

Calculating the Costs of Pavement Maintenance & Roadway Reconstruction

New tool from Auburn University shows how different materials impact crash mitigation and local businesses during construction

May 1, 2019

Did you know that motorists encounter an active work zone one out of every 100 miles they drive? That equates to 12 billion vehicle miles traveled each year through active work zones. These huge numbers increase the desire to manage and mitigate the costs associated with construction and work zones.

Top 10 Most-Read Construction Mobile App Stories of 2018

The most construction professionals read these stories about construction apps on ForConstructionPros.com in 2018

January 3, 2019

Take Control: Construction's Must-have Productivity Apps

Tess Vismale of DAHLIA+ agency outlined several productivity apps to help industry professionals keep their workdays on schedule

October 25, 2018

365 Productivity Apps One Worker

Mobile App Makes It Easy to Put Client-delighting Detail in Daily Reports

Superintendents at design-build construction management firm find the Raken app essential to documenting tight deadline tenant improvement projects

October 17, 2018

Site supervisors at Unison Construction Management use mobile devices in the field. They find the ability to easily record events throughout the day for their reports a great benefit to accurate project documentation.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Project Super Simplifies Documents on Largest US Project with PlanGrid

‘People began to see how up-to-date information at their work station simplified their lives. Adoption grew because it was field-driven – not office-driven’

April 18, 2018

The Hudson Yards project includes office towers, 4,000 residences, a 750-seat public school, shops and restaurants, a new art center and 14 acres of public open space. It is constructed on two “platforms” that bridge over 30 active Long Island Rail Road train tracks; 300 caissons (4 to 5 ft. in diameter, 20 to 80 ft. deep) support the platforms and buildings.

Contractors’ Favorite Affordable Software

Contractors at the Associated General Contractors’ IT Forum shared why they love their favorite low-cost computer applications

December 19, 2017

iAuditor’s dashboard reporting shows inspection frequency, how your company is performing in safety audits, and identifies issues that need attention.

Lehman-Roberts’ Software Upgrade Adds Project Profit Every Week

Highway contractor’s supervisors start reporting project profit weekly and learn the frequent analysis makes it easier to move project profitability from red to black

September 7, 2017

Lehman-Roberts Company’s project managers, including Nick Koenig, assistant project manager, meet once a week and review project cost accounting data in Viewpoint Vista. By keeping close tabs on costs, the company often turns unprofitable projects into profitable ones.

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