The construction industry is at the crossroads of enormous change. Archaic methodology is heading to the wayside and new technology trends are emerging, making successful project completions easier to achieve than ever before. Technology in the construction industry makes the most of limited resources, improves safety, and documents and coordinates every step of a project. According to McKinsey, investment…Read More
3 Ways to Reduce Commercial Construction Costs
Money is the heartbeat of construction. You can bleed out due to costly errors like tardy payments, disputes, and liens that are notorious for derailing construction projects. Or, you can keep the project flowing smoothly, developing and completing your project with great success. Remember: There’s no cheap and easy solution to a successful commercial construction…Read More
Investment vs. Cost: How Do You View Construction Software?
The construction industry is at a technological tipping point. But you knew that already. Technology – namely construction software, is taking the industry by storm. From project management systems to construction administration software like DrawAlert, there are dozens of options for keeping your project on track and running efficiently. But, are you looking at construction…Read More
A Technological Tipping Point: How Technology is Transforming the Construction Industry
Construction projects are bigger, more expensive, more complex, and take longer than ever before. The construction industry is rapidly changing – a tipping point in the industry, if you will. Late last year, Forbes released an article describing the construction industry’s move toward utilizing technology. Because of the sheer number and size of construction projects,…Read More
Product Update: Subcontractor Payment Confirmation
We’re announcing the next round of DrawAlert upgrades and improvements that make our software even easier to use while valuing our user community. The Development Team has been hard at work to release Version 3.5, and it includes a new Subcontractor Payment Confirmation feature. DrawAlert v3.5 offers additional transparency between parties on a project, as…Read More
Foiled by Formulas? Ditch the Spreadsheet Nightmare
New technology in the construction industry is here and better than ever. And, truth be told, it’s time to give up your spreadsheets. Trust us when we say: it’s not you, it’s them. Times are changing and needs are much more complex than before. Accurate data is a necessity and the umpteen thousand sheets of…Read More
The Benefits of Utilizing a CAS System
Construction Administration Software, or CAS, systems are an efficient, cloud-based solution to help with your construction administration needs. From reducing overhead costs to improving field performance, CAS systems are utilized to promote transparent practices between all parties on a construction project. Finding and solving problems within construction projects is what a CAS system does best….Read More
What is a CAS System?
Construction Administration Software, or CAS, systems, are changing the path of the construction industry. Gone are the days of sloppy, archaic business practices. What has arrived is a system that provides an exact solution to your ever-changing construction project problems. But, what exactly is a CAS system, and how can it help your construction business…Read More
Want a Successful Construction Project? Document Management is Key
Document management, though time consuming and often the least exciting part of a project, is a necessary step in completing a successful construction project. Document management is critical, it’s unavoidable, and it can make any construction project go awry with one simple mistake. We’re diving into the exact ways document management can help lead to…Read More
4 Practical Construction Risk Mitigation Strategies
The construction industry faces many unique challenges due to the massive size and complexity of projects. The amount of risk involved with each and every construction project – from residential to commercial – can have a direct impact on the success or failure of that project. Understanding how to plan and fund a construction project…Read More