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Avoid Complications with These Documenting Tips for Contractors

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Running any business, particularly a construction business, is difficult and complex. This complexity requires owners and managers to maintain clear, accurate, and thorough records.  Documentation of meetings, agreements, expenses, and other important factors can help keep the business running smoothly while also reducing disagreements and disputes. Here are some useful documenting tips for contractors. Establish the habit […]

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contractor marketing tips for better lead generation

5 Easy Ways to Generate More Construction Leads from Your Website

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A contractor website can be either an invaluable tool or a waste of money depending on how it’s designed. To turn yours into a profit-maker, try a few time-tested contractor marketing tips for better lead generation. Display top-quality photos: Providing clear photos of your work is one of the best ways to show prospective clients exactly

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Improving Communication Between GCs and Subcontractors

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The success of construction contractors in Cedar City depends heavily on our local partners, especially subcontractors. To do their jobs well, subcontractors need an open and reliable line of communication with the GC. There are many ways to foster productive communication like this. Get Off to a Good Start Create a cheat sheet for your

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BIM and general construction

Pros & Cons of Using a BIM Model for your Next Project

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Building information modeling, or BIM, is an effective technique for conceiving, planning, and designing structures of any size and complexity. As you decide whether a BIM system is right for you and how BIM and general construction go together, keep in mind the following pros and cons of BIM modeling. Advantages of BIM Better planning

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Building Relationships in the Construction Industry

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In the construction industry, as in any other area of business or life, the quality of the relationships you develop will have a significant influence on the quality of your business. The Boise construction industry, along with the construction field in other areas of the country, thrives on well-developed relationships among professionals and their customers.

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sustainable building materials

Sustainable Building Materials: Keeping Your Jobsite Eco-Friendly

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With sustainable construction maintaining its popularity as a viable building approach, more builders and their customers are turning to environmentally friendly construction materials as substitutes for less eco-friendly options. You can use the following list to identify some of the sustainable building materials available to you. Insulation Fiberboard and spun fiberglass have long been a popular

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3 of the Best Apps for Your Jobsite

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By saving time and reducing error, mobile technology lets construction professionals boost profits while keeping their clients happier. Getting the greatest benefit out of a mobile device requires choosing the right construction apps, and there are a few that stand out above the rest. Construction Manager Some half-million construction professionals use this app to keep

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3 Trends Impacting the Construction Industry in 2016

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In the latter part of 2015, construction industry professionals should take some time to look forward at the trends in the construction industry that are likely to affect them in 2016. Being ready for new developments can help builders, company owners, and contractors prepare for opportunities that might arise with little advance warning. Here is

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The Paperless Revolution: 3 Reasons to Use Construction Management Software

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When computers first began to be widely used as business tools, one of the predicted benefits was that electronic communication would result in the “paperless office.” This prediction hasn’t yet come true, but computers have certainly made it easier to function in some areas without paper. For construction companies, construction management software offers several vital

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