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Operating Insights

By: Sydney Paschall
February 12th, 2024

Federal government construction project contracts are a great way for commercial construction firms to make money. The total construction spending from all government levels totaled $476 billion in 2023. That’s almost a 25% increase from $383 billion in 2022. 

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Takeoff & Estimating

By: Sydney Paschall
February 8th, 2024

What is construction cost estimating? How can you estimate the cost of construction? There are several types of construction cost estimates. There are also tools you can use to help estimate construction costs. So, how do you create the best construction cost estimates during takeoff? First, you must learn the steps of being a construction cost estimator. Projects with high amounts of dollars, resources, and jobs require accurate cost estimates. The most important thing is to win the bid.

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ConstructConnect News | Community Outreach

By: Sydney Paschall
August 21st, 2023

NextGen is a group of dedicated individuals and professionals from ConstructConnect that are committed to inspiring the next generation of youth to consider and join the construction workforce. With a nationwide labor shortage and a frightening gap between the demand for workers and the number of qualified people searching for construction jobs, action must be taken to encourage students to enter this lucrative and diverse workforce.

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By: Sydney Paschall
May 23rd, 2023

In the world of commercial construction and especially working as a general contractor, networking and building relationships are vital and necessary skills that spur leads and drive revenue. Whether in person at a trade show, online on a project database, or on the jobsite, maintaining positive relationships remains at the heart of running a successful general contracting business.

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Construction Bidding | Construction Technology

By: Sydney Paschall
May 5th, 2023

When it comes to generating leads and finding more projects in the commercial construction industry, particularly in the preconstruction phase, there are many different routes one can choose to navigate. From a strategic standpoint, the plan you create and decide to implement entirely depends on your business goals and priorities. It is safe to assume that most priorities lie in the “increase market share, profit, and overall success” category.

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Takeoff & Estimating

By: Sydney Paschall
April 14th, 2023

Arguably one of the most essential documents to ensure a construction project’s success, a material takeoff (MTO) is a comprehensive list of all materials and their quantities required to complete a project derived from the construction drawings and plans. Also referred to as a construction takeoff, quantity takeoff, or simply a takeoff, is a crucial element in accurately estimating and bidding on a construction job.

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Construction Technology

By: Sydney Paschall
February 1st, 2023

In a day and age when digital security is more important than ever, it is imperative that companies and employees do everything they can to prevent cyberattacks and data breaches on company and personal data. Specifically, in an industry as large and lucrative as construction, key players must be extremely diligent when it comes to stopping construction industry data breaches.

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ConstructConnect News

By: Sydney Paschall
December 28th, 2022

ConstructConnect is honored to announce they have been recognized in the top 40 on Comparably’s Best Companies for Women in 2022. This award is the result of a dedicated effort across the organization to create an inclusive and equitable culture with women at the forefront.

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Construction Bidding | Operating Insights

By: Sydney Paschall
November 9th, 2022

What is a Construction Contract While talking about construction contracts and their importance may seem like a repetitive topic, it is one of the most important aspects when considering the construction industry and the success of key players. A construction contract is the method by which terms, conditions, and the fine print of a project and agreement are legally bound together. The contract is a solidified deal made between the parties (usually two—the owner and the contractor) involved in the specified project.

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Operating Insights

By: Sydney Paschall
September 9th, 2022

In 2020, the CDC found that the construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate in the country, and construction workers are 3.5 more likely to die by suicide. With the suicide rate in construction ranked as one of the highest by occupation, industry leaders and members must take the necessary steps to educate and support those at risk. In addition to spreading awareness and education around the topic, something more sustainable and lasting must be done to help prevent and reduce suicides in construction.