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...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum
What is Takeoff and Estimating Software going to do for my company versus our paper plan takeoffs and Excel? Most contractors that are still doing manual takeoffs on paper plans trust their quantities over takeoff and estimating software because this is the method...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Concrete, Construction Projects to Watch
Building homes can typically take anywhere from a few months to a few years to completely finish and takes tens of thousands of dollars. A San Francisco company claims to have a much cheaper solution that will take a fraction of the time of normal construction....
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co in China has created a colossal machine called the SLJ900/32 or the Segmental Bridge Launching Machine. This 580-ton 300 foot long machine is building bridges across the Chinese countryside. This machine can build bridges, not just...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 12, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
We all know the benefits of insulating a house. It helps control sound, helps with moisture, and sometimes even helps lower heating and cooling bills. Normally it would take multiple men and a few days to complete insulating a home but Icynene, an installation...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 12, 2017 | BEST of Construction
Need a break? Or just good laugh for the day? Check out these hilarious construction site fails Crooked window fail When life closes a door, it opens a crooked window. 2. Stop sign fail SOTP in the name of lvoe 3. Bathroom construction fail Just smile and wave...
