Project Management

what changed your lead quality more than ad spend?

We tested a simple intake change: required budget range + urgency + project photos before calls. No ad changes. Lead count dipped a bit, ...

AI

Has anyone tried using this software? I saw this tiktok and was curious. Apperantly it’s like ChatGPT but for contractors, where it can a...

How to deal with boss that doesn’t know how to bid jobs?

I work for a trim and flooring company that is branching into tile, which is why I was hired. My boss, who has never done or worked aroun...

Newbie question: Is the job site you walk into ever plumb, square, and level???

I've recently changed careers to something that's turned into a lot of residential construction (long story there), doing bits and pieces...

Vests custom printing

Is there any budget friendly printing shops for construction vests, preferably in atlanta or the surrounding area? Its about 70 vests and...

Parklane Park: Transforming a Former Quarry into a Recreational Landmark

When design hit the 30% mark for the Parklane Park Development Project in East Portland, Ore., the estimated cost escalated to almost $30...

The Construction Problem Few Talk About. Payment Delays

cBuilding an ADU or custom home: What absurd delay did you run into? (Cros-Posted)

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How to price jobs properly - formulas that actually work

Been in the trades for a while and seen a lot of guys underbid jobs because they didn't calculate labor correctly. Here's what works for ...

How is automated Wall Area Detection Improving Labor Forecasting?

I have been seeing more tools that can automatically detect wall areas from plans and calculate square footage. I'm curious how this is h...

Employment Opportunity

I seriously need a new job. I have been in the construction industry for 3 professional years but have been drafting/modeling for about 8...

How Automation Is Transforming Construction Timelines from Site to Sale?

Automation is revolutionizing construction by reducing delays by up to 30% through AI, robotics, and smart workflows, enhancing project d...

Used fleet trucks- good or bad

I’ve had 3 trucks in 3 years blow there engine with regular maintenance. I want to invest in a truck with lower miles and I’m wondering i...

Construction AI Launches First AI-Native Project Management Platform for UK Construction SMEs, to address £170bn Industry's Technology Gap

Building the Argument: What makes project management in the Construction sector different?

Total win purchase

Bought this brand new on eBay with the highest bid of $112.00. I think these go for around $160 new. So this is definitely an absolute wi...

Procore but for Small GC’s / Subs?

Wondering what all of your folks at small GC’s or subs are using for your cost management? For most of my career I worked at one of the b...

Laid off from turnaround scaffold job

I just started working overnights for turnaround with a certain oil company and they let me and about five other guys go a week into it. ...

Easing the Pane of Window Selection - GreenBuildingAdvisor

Choosing windows for your home can be complex. Learn how to balance performance, cost, and aesthetics for different climates and designs.

AIA Style Billing in CRM Software?

We’re a commercial mechanical sub that’s been using QB and excel files for everything. We are looking at CRM softwares to assist our proj...

Hardie stucco panels, Tamlyn trim question.

I have a job that has me bidding every siding type and style available it seems. One he's contemplating is a stucco panel look from Hardi...

On World Hearing Day 2026: From Communities to Classrooms, Designing for Inclusion | ArchDaily

Every year on March 3, World Hearing Day highlights the importance of preventing hearing loss and ensuring equitable access to ear and he...

Contractors who bid on government work — quick question:

How do you currently find and manage tenders/RFPs? Do you manually check GeM/CPPP or other portals every day? I’m researching a tool that...