The professionals at DrawAlert are already planning to attend a slew of trade shows and conferences in 2020. Are you? Attending trade shows and conferences is a great way to network with like-minded peers, enhance your knowledge in a specific industry area and learn new technologies or business practices. Here is a list of 2020…Read More
DrawAlert Recap: Our Best Blogs from 2019
As 2019 closes and a new decade begins, the entire team at DrawAlert would like to wish you an enjoyable, successful and fulfilling New Year! As we look back at 2019, we want to offer DrawAlert readers and subscribers an inside look at some of our best articles from the year. February 8 – A…Read More
Construction Tech in 2019: Digital Trends You Need to Know
Now more than ever, businesses are turning to digitalization in construction to improve productivity and save time and money. With the industry rapidly expanding, it’s important to keep track of emerging trends to remain competitive in the field. DrawAlert breaks down the top five digital trends in construction from noteworthy experts in the field: #1….Read More
Contract Disputes are Getting Longer & More Complex
Design and consultancy firm Arcadis releases its 2018 Global Construction Disputes Report and asked, “Does the construction industry learn from its mistakes?” The report, later summarized by Construction Dive, found that construction and contract disputes are getting longer and more complex across the globe, costing upwards of $40M annually, and taking close to 15 months…Read More
Contract Disputes are Getting Longer & More Complex
Contract Disputes are Getting Longer & More Complex
Design and consultancy firm Arcadis releases its 2018 Global Construction Disputes Report and asked, “Does the construction industry learn from its mistakes?” The report, later summarized by Construction Dive, found that construction and contract disputes are getting longer and more complex across the globe, costing upwards of $40M annually, and taking close to 15 months…Read More
Slow Pay Sucks: Why the Speed of Construction Payments Matter
In early June, Contract Simply, a construction loan software that helps manage monthly draw requests, released its Construction Payments Report 2018 titled, “Why the speed of construction payments matter.” The study was conducted to evaluate how slow pay affects the construction industry as a whole. The study, which was later reported on by Construction Dive,…Read More
4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018
While the construction industry awaits the big reveal of President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated infrastructure plan – promised to be introduced this month – state and local governments are likely wondering how the details will affect the way they finance repairs and construction of highways, bridges and other public projects. One thing that Trump made clear…Read More
Here’s What the New Tax Bill Means for Construction.
Construction companies should brace for change. The 30-plus-year drought since the last tax code overhaul is now over as Congress sets out to vote on and place a now-finalized tax bill on President Donald Trump’s desk. The bill slashes the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%,…Read More
California Contractors on the hook for Subcontractor Wages effective January 1st
General contractors in California will be faced with big changes as new legislation takes effect January 1, 2018. Kim Slowley, of Construction Dive, does a great job outlining the changes and potential impact of this new legislation in the below article (Slowley, Kim. “CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors’ employee wage…Read More