by Jim Yarrow | Aug 7, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
uBox is an incredible machine created by the United Kingdom firm Ten Fold Engineering. It has the ability to transform itself from a complete home down to a shipping container like structure for easy transportation. How does it work? Each of these...
by Jim Yarrow | Jul 24, 2017 | BEST of Construction
What is a bilateral laser distance measurer? The VH-80 is a device that measures distances by shooting two pulsing laser lights from two separate sources in opposite directions to measure the distance provided. It measures the amount of time it takes for each...
by Jim Yarrow | Jul 24, 2017 | BEST of Construction
Many small contractors only use free takeoff and estimating software because it saves them money but free estimating software will end up costing you more in the long run. Whether it be spending extra time trying to learn the software or find out after you’ve already...
by Jim Yarrow | Jul 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
Wet weather can be a problem for a number of different types of construction jobs, roofing, excavating, and even concrete. Aside from being extremely unpleasant to work in, heavy rain can also reduce visibility for the drivers of vehicles and equipment. It can turn...
by Jim Yarrow | Jul 10, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
Digging around power lines and water networks can be tricky business. One false move and you can end up with a much bigger problem than you originally started with. Vactor, a vacuum excavator company, offers a unique solution. The vacuum excavator is a giant vacuum...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 28, 2017 | BEST of Construction, How to articles, What is PlanSwift?
Need some help figuring out those Parts and Assemblies? Or just need a brush up on some takeoff and estimating skills? PlanSwift breaks down how to use Parts and Assemblies in this step by step guide made especially for our customers benefit. The first step is to do...
