5 Tech Tools for Home Builders

Tools for kicking your construction business up a notch in the technology department Socrates once stated that “the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”  As construction … Continue reading

7 Free (and useful) Apps for Home Builders

With new apps being launched every day, we reviewed free apps for contractors that can be used to make life on the job a little easier. Just search “construction apps” in the Apple or Google Play stores, and you will … Continue reading

Managing Leads On-the-Go

As a busy contractor, it is important to have a contact management system in place that allows you to access leads on-the-go. Last week, we posted about areas to consider when taking the next steps with your newly acquired HBW leads.  … Continue reading

Need a Remodel? There’s an Apple Watch App for That.

HomeAdvisor’s new Apple Watch app will save homeowners who need repairs and improvements a lot of headaches. HomeAdvisor, a virtual residential repair and renovation services marketplace, has announced the development of an app for Apple Watch that easily connects home … Continue reading

Top Mobile Apps for Construction Professionals

As mobile technology and construction management solutions improve, more and more construction professionals rely on their tablets and smartphones for work. Construction industry-specific apps for increasing productivity and easing collaboration have exploded in the past few years. Here’s a rundown of … Continue reading

Lowe’s Introduces In-House 3-D Printing

For developers selling newly-built homes, custom, built-to-order properties are the name of the game. In addition to a fabulous floorplan and well-appointed living space, current home buyers want designer touches and fixtures that inevitably drive up the materials costs. Now, … Continue reading

Bechtel Approved to Launch Drone Program for Construction Management

The FAA has granted Bechtel permission to use unmanned aircraft system technology on construction projects in the United States. Bechtel’s application says that this “virtual project delivery” approach will significantly enhance the construction process. Bechtel’s Manager of Construction Mike Lewis … Continue reading

BIM Drives Efficiency in Building Construction & Maintenance

3D modeling technology is gaining ground as a means to drive efficient, green construction efforts. Use of 3D modeling as a design tool improves the quality of technical information that builders can get from tech specs. Higher-quality information will help … Continue reading

SupplyPro Creators Launch SKU Database to Automate Home Construction Supply Chain

Last Friday, Hyphen Solutions, LLC announced the launch of their new residential item master database, “SkuSphere.” The new SkuSphere catalog has been designed to easily integrate into existing bidding, sales, procurement, selections, CAD, and enterprise-planning systems. SkuSphere will automate the … Continue reading

Skyscraper Design that Casts No Shadow

As urbanization intensifies and the liveable spaces in cities become smaller and smaller, the only option developers have is to build upwards. Each time a building rises higher, the ground below becomes more and more overcast, making for a light-deprived … Continue reading