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5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use

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While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful. Have you ever spent hours drafting a contract, only to discover that there is already a standard contract that would have worked well, or at least given you a good starting point?

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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

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Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. As contractors move from pen and paper to digital, paperless operating environments, they have found a variety of solutions for document management available to them, some more sophisticated than others.

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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. That’s why effectively managing these changes is crucial to contractors’ success. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable. The Problem with Paper.

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Top 10 Contractor Mistakes

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The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst. Neglecting Safety Measures.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

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Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. The ConTech Report points out that one day soon BIM might not be optional for contractors in the United States. What’s Holding Contractors Back? Numerous Benefits of BIM.

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Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software

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Contractors can’t afford slowdowns or inefficiencies during a project. Construction management (CM) software allows for constant communication, documentation and collaboration, ensuring the project stays on track and on budget. Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software. Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:39.

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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

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Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.