by Kendall Jones | Aug 21, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
Conceptos Plasticos have created unique bricks made from recycled plastic to address two pressing issues in the world. One being the housing crisis in Latin America where 80% of the population resides in urban areas. The second issue being the plastic crowding...
by Kendall Jones | Aug 14, 2017 | BEST of Construction
Ever wonder why construction projects take so long? Or just need a good laugh for the day? Take a load off, relax, and have a nice laugh at these construction workers making the job fun. ...
by Kendall Jones | Aug 14, 2017 | BEST of Construction, How to articles, What is PlanSwift?
Takeoff Assemblies are a powerful tool that allows you to complete your takeoff measurement and estimate your material and labor costs all in one action. This tool is one of the most powerful tools PlanSwift has to offer. In this article, PlanSwift gives you a step by...
by Kendall Jones | Aug 8, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons, What is PlanSwift?
Estimating for electrical work in construction isn’t an easy thing to do, especially when compared to other construction estimating tools. If the project is simple and quick you won’t have an issue, the problem is when you have a pretty substantial job. Using square...
by Kendall Jones | Aug 7, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
uBox is an incredible machine created by the United Kingdom firm Ten Fold Engineering. It has the ability to transform itself from a complete home down to a shipping container like structure for easy transportation. How does it work? Each of these...
by Kendall Jones | Jul 24, 2017 | BEST of Construction
What is a bilateral laser distance measurer? The VH-80 is a device that measures distances by shooting two pulsing laser lights from two separate sources in opposite directions to measure the distance provided. It measures the amount of time it takes for each...
by Kendall Jones | Jul 24, 2017 | BEST of Construction
Many small contractors only use free takeoff and estimating software because it saves them money but free estimating software will end up costing you more in the long run. Whether it be spending extra time trying to learn the software or find out after you’ve already...
by Kendall Jones | Jul 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
Wet weather can be a problem for a number of different types of construction jobs, roofing, excavating, and even concrete. Aside from being extremely unpleasant to work in, heavy rain can also reduce visibility for the drivers of vehicles and equipment. It can turn...
by Kendall Jones | Jul 17, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
The Hunklinger – Brick Laying Master Brick roads are nice for a number of reasons. Not only are they pretty to look at, but they’re good at filtering water and can be reused easily. The problem is the backbreaking man hours it takes to complete each...
by Kendall Jones | Jul 17, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons, What is PlanSwift?
Software Advice highlights the top software products for North American small businesses in the FrontRunners Quadrant for May 2017. With this article you’ll be able to make an informed decision when choosing a software for your business. All products shown in the...