Construction

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. But can you define the differences between them? Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles…

Whether it’s a mechanical plan, structural detail, or a door schedule, we’ve all had that moment where we question what we’re seeing. “Is this the right page? Is it up to date? Why don’t these measurements make any sense? Am I looking at…

Building is hard. But is it possible we’re making it harder than it has to be? As we pursue and win bids, we gradually develop understanding of the design requirements of each project, and the desires of the customer regarding both form…

It’s not every year that a large construction company has the opportunity to achieve major productivity gains in one big leap. But for JJ Rhatigan (JJR), with the help of construction document management software, this was that year. JJR,…

While the manufacturing industry has seen massive strides in efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality, the construction industry has lagged far behind overall. We believe that is about to change. Here’s how, and why.   A Brief History…

Let’s face it. Sometimes the construction software that is supposed to make your life a little easier actually does the opposite. This is as true in the construction industry as anywhere else, and in some ways more true. The recent…

To kick off Women In Construction Week, we’re proud to feature Jennifer Suerth, VP, Technical Services at Pepper Construction. With dual degrees in architecture and structural engineering, Jennifer began incorporating construction…

Despite historic strides over the past few decades for women in the workforce, construction has remained an industry largely lacking gender diversity. Currently, women in construction make up only 9 percent of industry jobs, and most of…

Winter Construction is an award-winning commercial construction company with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction. By integrating construction technology that improves project management, Winter is able to…

Today’s job site is more complex than ever before. New building technologies, higher expectations from owners, tighter budgets, and faster timelines fuel the potential for delays, budget overruns, and team conflict.  Larger teams and a…