by Ida May Barlow | May 24, 2018 | What is PlanSwift?, BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons
PlanSwift, the number one takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry works with any trade in construction by using digital plans to generate precise material lists for your estimates. Quickly calculate your lengths, areas, and volumes and then apply...
by Ida May Barlow | May 21, 2018 | BEST of Construction
(Image of Reforma 432 ground floor courtesy of Foster + Partners) Construction of Reforma 432, a Foster + Partners designed skyscraper in Mexico City is set to begin again since it’s setbacks in 2011. Mexico News Daily reporter Abilia recently released a statement...
by Ida May Barlow | May 14, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has finally released a video and a few images of the world’s first full-scale, passenger-ready hyperloop confirming that the construction of their kilometer-long test track near it’s R&D center in France. HyperloopTT will be...
by Ida May Barlow | May 8, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
PlanSwift is an easily customizable takeoff and estimating software that will fit with any trade specific business in the construction industry. All you need to do is simply create assemblies of your commonly used materials, waste, and labor then drag those assemblies...
by Ida May Barlow | May 3, 2018 | Reviews & Comparisons, Construction Conundrum
Electrical contractors and their peers have incredibly unique needs when it comes to doing a takeoff or estimate, especially when it comes to doing a pretty substantial job. If you use square foot measurements it can give you wildly inaccurate results when bidding for...
by Ida May Barlow | May 1, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Documenting a jobsite can be tricky work, especially if you have to do it all by yourself. The difficulty of this task is only increasing with the advances the construction industry is making in the digital world. OnSiteIQ aims to make this process a simple one by...
by Ida May Barlow | Apr 25, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The construction industry can be intimidating, especially if you’re a woman. Less than 3% of the trade workforce is comprised of women, that’s about the same as it was 30 years ago. California’s new Road Repair and Accountability Act aims to help with the ongoing...
by Ida May Barlow | Apr 23, 2018 | BEST of Construction
3D printing is transforming the construction industry with a wide range of applications starting at brick printing all the way to spare car parts and even buildings. All around the world construction companies are using 3D technology to enhance their construction...
by Ida May Barlow | Apr 19, 2018 | BEST of Construction
PlanSwift software enables companies to complete their takeoffs faster and to be more accurate when completing a job. Instead of guessing, know exactly how much drywall, joint compound, screws, and corner beads you’ll need for your takeoff PlanSwift will give...
by Ida May Barlow | Apr 18, 2018 | BEST of Construction
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