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Planner 5D vs SketchUp (In-Depth Comparison)

07/18/2022

As you scour the internet for the best floor plan design software, you will more than likely see several of the same names pop up in user reviews and elsewhere: Planner 5D, SketchUp, and Cedreo. But in the Planner 5D vs SketchUp vs Cedreo fight, who wins? Which software is right for your business? Each […]

What As-Built Drawings Are and Why They’re Important

07/12/2022

As-built drawings are an essential part of the construction process, but because they typically come toward the end of the process, they are often an afterthought. But they shouldn’t be. In fact, contractors, home designers and architects should be thinking about as-built drawings throughout the design and construction process. That’s because what your as-built drawings […]

How to Write a Construction Company Business Plan (12 Steps)

07/11/2022

You are starting a construction business. You own a construction company. Do either of those statements sound like you? If so, you need a construction company business plan. Building a construction company is hard work, but you don’t reach success on hard work alone. You also need strategic planning, an in-depth understanding of the competition, […]

Top Reasons for Construction Delays

07/04/2022

Talk to just a handful of contractors and you’ll quickly realize that construction delays are the norm, not the exception. In fact, according to a recent report, only about 30% of construction projects finish on time and within budget. That means most projects end up going beyond deadlines and over budget. Fortunately, that doesn’t have […]

How to Write a Scope of Work for Construction Projects

06/14/2022

The scope of work, or SOW, is arguably the most important document in any construction contract. It lays out expectations, provides everyone involved in the project with a shared vision, a common set of objectives, and a clear sense of what they need to do to bring that vision to life – at every stage […]