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A collection of free guides, tools, and expert coaching for construction professionals. Brush up on the fundamentals, or dig deeper with advanced topics.
Preconstruction
Learn more about the planning, estimating, and bidding activities that happen before a project can break ground.
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General Conditions In Construction
In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations, procedures,...
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How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
![Contractor estimating costs with drawings and a calculator](jpg/construction-estimating-hero-image-300x150.jpg)
Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide
Construction estimating is the process of calculating all of the...
Project Management
Dive deeper into how construction work happens. From planned construction activities, managing people and resources, or ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards, learn how companies could better complete projects on time and on budget.
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6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
The construction phases of a project move on a linear...
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Construction Management & The Role of a Construction Manager
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re...
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Punch Lists 101: A Guide to Correcting Deficiencies Before Closeout
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
![Female engineer in hard hat and high viz vest reviews BIM drawings on a tablet.](jpg/bim-in-construction-300x150.jpg)
How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
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Construction Site Inspection
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
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Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
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Construction Risk Management: 5 Steps to Reduce & Mitigate Risk
What is construction risk management? Construction risk management is the...
Recent Articles
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6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
The construction phases of a project move on a linear...
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6 Types of Construction Projects: Key Differences for Owners & Contractors
Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the...
![Contractor estimating costs with drawings and a calculator](jpg/construction-estimating-hero-image-300x150.jpg)
Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide
Construction estimating is the process of calculating all of the...
![Contractor and owner walk together on a jobsite discussing site drawings](jpg/construction-management-300x150.jpg)
Construction Management & The Role of a Construction Manager
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re...
![2 contractors wearing PPE at construction site surveying amount of concrete needed for concrete pour](jpg/shutterstock_2259045177-300x150.jpg)
Construction Purchase Orders Explained
A construction purchase order is a key financial element of...
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Construction Risk Management: 5 Steps to Reduce & Mitigate Risk
What is construction risk management? Construction risk management is the...
![Closeup photo of worker in reflective vest conducting construction jobsite inspection](png/a-contractors-guide-to-jobsite-inspections-procore-blog-hero-300x150.png)
Construction Site Inspection
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
![Contractor inspecting documents on a laptop](png/general-conditions-in-construction-300x150.png)
General Conditions In Construction
In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations, procedures,...
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Guide to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contracts in Construction
How GMP contracts work A GMP contract is a contractual...
![Female engineer in hard hat and high viz vest reviews BIM drawings on a tablet.](jpg/bim-in-construction-300x150.jpg)
How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
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How Change Orders Work in Construction
Completing a change order correctly minimizes risk, improves the chances...
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Introduction to Construction Accounting
Construction companies have to make difficult choices among many financial...
![Parking garage under construction in a city.](jpg/performance-bond-construction-300x150.jpg)
Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
![Illustration of a punch list with check marks and x's on a black background.](png/construction-punch-list-en-ca-300x150.png)
Punch Lists 101: A Guide to Correcting Deficiencies Before Closeout
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
![Two engineers in high visibility coats look at construction drawings.](jpg/request-for-information-rfi-300x150.jpg)
RFIs: A Contractor’s Guide to Requests for Information
If a general contractor could add up all the minutes...
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Tendering 101: Types of Tender in Construction
Owners and contractors alike rely on the tendering process to...
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The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts
There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...
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The Construction Tendering & Bidding Process Explained
Mastering the tendering process is essential for general contractors and...
![Construction worker on a jobsite checks the project schedule on a tablet](jpg/construction-scheduling-300x150.jpg)
The Ultimate Guide to Construction Scheduling
A successful construction project requires careful project management, and one...
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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards
In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with...
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Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts in Construction: Guide for Contractors & Project Owners
A time and materials (T&M) contract is a construction agreement...
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Types of Subcontractors in Construction
Construction projects require a variety of companies to work together...