Heavy Civil Construction Management Through a Single Construction Software Platform
Unite Disparate Data by Connecting People, Workflows and Data Heavy civil construction projects by design are long, involved and complicated undertakings. Workers in all roles, whether in the field, office or shop, need to be able to collaborate to be efficient and complete projects on time and on the budget. Of course, as with any […]
Skyrocket Your Productivity (Updated) – My Top Apps for Time Management
Task Management: How Efficiently Are You Using Your Time? This is not an article on cost estimating. No. This article is about being efficient, achieving more in less time and following your agenda. If you have been making a living as a cost estimator, then you know: an estimator’s job is never boring. You are […]
Running a Tech-Focused Construction Job-site
Guest post by Lonnie Tritz, Heavy Construction Industry Consultant – Caterpillar Inc. Most contractors agree that project success is largely determined by four factors: time, cost, quality, and safety. But there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach. The same applies to technology, in that each company’s journey is unique. In this article, Caterpillar will help you […]
The Most Revolutionary New Construction Technologies
Guest Post by: Jason Hurdis, Sr. Market Professional, Caterpillar Inc. Tim Crane, General Manager Safety Services, Caterpillar Inc. The construction industry has transformed drastically over the past 20 years. Smartphone apps have enabled real-time information exchange; armloads of files and blueprints are being replaced by a few taps on a tablet. Technology is changing almost […]
Planning Your Cost Estimate For Success
[thrive_headline_focus title=”Cost Estimator’s Biggest Challenge” orientation=”left”] Time is a hot commodity for a cost estimator, and to make the most of it, we need to plan ahead meticulously. If you make a living working for a construction firm, you know exactly what I am talking about: you start working on a new project and the […]