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Preconstruction
Learn more about the planning, estimating, and bidding activities before a project breaks ground.
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Growing Profit Margins in Construction: ANZ Estimating Tactics
Successful construction company management requires a diverse skillset. You’ve got...
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8 Key Types of Construction Contracts Explained
In general, there are five common types of construction contracts:...
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Construction Purchase Orders 101: A Contractor’s Guide to POs
Construction purchase orders are key financial elements of an overall...
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5 Types of Tendering in Construction
In the bustling Australian construction scene, developers and contractors don’t...
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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Understanding the 6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
Construction projects are like no other. Each one is unique,...
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A Complete Guide to Construction Contract Management
Managing construction contracts can lead to an extensive physical paper...
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A Guide to Defect Lists in Construction
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
Jobsite Communication Best Practices for Head Contractors
Effective communication serves as the foundation for driving success in...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
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5 Common Construction Site Hazards and How to Mitigate Them
Adding the right tools to your toolbox can make your...
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9 Common Construction Risks for Contractors & Owners
Construction is a tough, often volatile industry, with one of...
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Construction Jobsite Inspection: How to Monitor Progress, Quality & Safety
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
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Construction Risk Management: 6 Ways to Reduce Construction Risks
Ensuring that your construction risk management plan can withstand any...
Recent Articles
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Construction Estimating: The Building Blocks to Success
Construction estimating is a crucial process in the construction industry,...
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RFQs Explained: How Contractors Prove Their Qualifications
In the construction industry, the term RFQ can mean two...
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RFIs: A Contractor’s Guide to Requests for Information
Head contractors spend a lot of time waiting for owner-developers...
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5 Types of Tendering in Construction
In the bustling Australian construction scene, developers and contractors don’t...
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The Construction Tendering Process Explained
Understanding the tendering process is essential for head contractors and...
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12 Types of Subcontractors in Construction
Construction projects often require a variety of companies to work...
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Daywork Contracts in Construction: Guide for Contractors and Owner-Developers
A daywork contract is a construction agreement in which the...
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Understanding Lump Sum Contracts in Construction
A lump sum contract, also known as a stipulated sum...
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How Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contracts Work in Construction
The risk of financial loss is a common concern between...
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Workforce Scheduling in Construction: 8 Tips To Improve Labour Productivity
Proper scheduling of construction labour and resources can result in...