Construction document management is a process for organizing, storing, and facilitating all relevant documents used throughout construction projects. This includes contracts, blueprints, permits, payment applications, change orders, RFI’s, and more. At least ten core document… Read More »Construction document management: How to streamline your projects
Creating accurate, timely bids is one of the most essential components for any contracting or construction business. Nonetheless, the construction bidding process is not as straightforward as it may seem. Calculating the numbers, sorting through… Read More »How to master the construction bidding process
Construction project owners typically have a large number of proposals to choose from, so it’s crucial that when submitting your own, you are detailed, professional, and comprehensive. A key part of the construction bidding process,… Read More »Construction bid proposal checklist for contractors
Across the board, construction and contracting businesses are feeling the impacts of global supply chain disruptions and labor shortages firsthand. According to an early 2022 news release published by Associated Builders and Contractors, “overall construction input… Read More »Building a construction budget – Improve cost control in your construction projects
A construction submittal is a form of written or physical information sent to architects, engineers, or general contractors for approval of specific materials, equipment, drawings, or data in construction. These submittals set the expectations for… Read More »What is a construction submittal and how to utilize them for project success
Construction change orders are documents that detail the addition or removal of work from the original scope of a project that was agreed on by the contractor and their client prior to any work being… Read More »Construction change orders: Everything you need to know
The G702 form is an AIA payment application, or billing form, used as a summary sheet of billing progress. Subcontractors will use it to request payment from a general contractor; and a general contractor will… Read More »How to fill out an AIA G702 form
Contractors lean on submittals as one of many risk management tools to ensure projects have a good line of communication and documentation. As such, submittals ensure all stakeholders are on the same page and provide… Read More »Submittal schedules: How to create timelines that work
As a business owner, you must be willing to take calculated risks, but when it comes to the job site, contractors will find there’s much less room for taking chances. This is because, as a… Read More »How to write a construction RFI: Free template & best practices
Attention to detail is the key to completing a project successfully. From beginning to end, contractors must be meticulous in their performance. However, as a project progresses, big-picture items will whittle down to the small… Read More »Construction punch list template: Free download to simplify project closeouts