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While construction spending is expected to grow this year, tariffs and other challenges are raising concerns. Here’s what to watch for.
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Celebrate Women in Construction Week and discover how women are changing the industry with AI tools like Takeoff Boost.
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Nervous about winter job hazards? Here are five easy things you can do to take control of your safety on-site this season.
Here are the new laws contractors and construction workers need to know, from OSHA's PPE rule change to updates in some states
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ConstructConnect has been named to Comparably's list of Best Companies for Women 2022 for large companies.
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That was the consensus of economists during ConstructConnect's fall 2024 webinar, "The Construction Economy Outlook: 2025 Starts Now."
Our next Bid Day virtual conference is on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Here’s what to expect.
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Celebrating the outstanding ConstructConnect team members who elevate our customer service by sharing their thoughts on Delivering Customer Value.
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ConstructConnect spotlights Vice President of Customer Success Crystal Barger giving her thoughts on women in construction and their overall impact.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how construction professionals run their projects to completion. See how AI can help your construction...
Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the preconstruction and construction industry to drive productivity and better decision-making.
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ConstructConnect came in at #15 on Comparably's Top 50 Best Product & Design Teams of 2023 for large companies.
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Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the preconstruction and construction industry to drive productivity and better decision-making.
Come see ConstructConnect at CONEXPO 2023 and get see our new AI-powered takeoff solution, Takeoff Boost in action.
Data breaches in construction alone increased by 800% from 2019 to 2020. Learn how to protect your construction company's data from cyberattacks.
Learn about material takeoff in construction and how important it is to estimating and bidding on commercial construction projects.
3D printing is showing promise for the future of the construction industry, but we should recognize the benefits it's bringing to our current needs.
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The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Construction
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Check out these 10 Road Construction Work Zone Safety Tips to stay safe during the busy road construction season.
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Learn about the different kinds of construction contracts and the pros and cons of each for risk assignment, incentives, flexibility, and oversight.
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Construction Equipment – Rent, Buy or Lease?
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See what contractors need to know about risk management including common risks on construction projects and creating a risk management process
Check out these tips to improve construction safety on the jobsite bu using a job hazard analysis
Strong relationships between general contractors and subcontractors are an important component of a successful project.
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Improve your construction company's safety culture by following these six simple steps to keep your workers safe and your jobsites accident free.
See how collaboration can help construction firms generate more revenue and boost their bottom line.
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Learn more about the Juneteenth holiday and how ConstructConnect is celebrating.
See why construction companies should be implementing DEI programs and celebrating Pride Month.
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Check out these five ways that construction technology can improve your safety performance on the jobsite to monitor and keep workers safe.
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ConstructConnect helped bring the traveling Evicted exhibit to Birmingham, AL, in partnership with a group led by the AIA, Birmingham Chapter.
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Find out if you can write-off year-end equipment and software purchases for your construction business up to $1 million before Dec. 31, 2021.
The construction industry's rocky road to recovery from the pandemic is plagued with labor shortages, supply chain delays, and rising material costs.
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Sun Protection Tips For Construction Workers
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A Quick Guide to Managing Change Orders
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It's faster, smarter, and greener. Find out why modular construction is having a moment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Take a look at some wild and crazy projects that construction estimators have had to quantify over the years.
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Check out the 5 common mistakes that contractors need to avoid when estimating a construction project in 2021.
As we celebrate Women in Construction Week, see how and where women are making an impact in The State of Women in Construction Infographic.
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Tips for Avoiding & Dealing With Subcontractor Default
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Check out these 10 tips for creating and submitting better construction bids to increase your win rate and profitability.
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