Self Repairing Roads
There’s an almost endless list of reasons why potholes pop up on roads. Unfortunately potholes and cracks are an inevitable problem with asphalt roads. Dutch researchers have created a solution, self repairing asphalt. Not only will the asphalt heal itself but...
Hyperloop One – The Future of Transportation
Imagine traveling the world in a pod flying down a pneumatic tube at hundreds of miles an hour. Hyperloop One provides a look into the future of travel thanks to engineers like Josh Giegel, Hyperloop One’s engineering chief. Entrepreneur, Elon Musk, originally...
If it’s Stupid but it Works, Then it’s not Stupid!
Ever see someone do something so ridiculous it can’t possibly work? Usually it ends in a good laugh at their expense but in some cases they actually manage to pull it off! Proving that if it’s stupid, but it works, it’s not stupid! Take a...
Bulldoze and Build new VS. Remodel – Which is better?
It’s an age old question, is it better to bulldoze and build new or is it better to remodel? There’s an almost endless list of opinions listed all over the internet, so how can you know for sure? In this article, PlanSwift researches all the possibilities to help you...
How to: Pick the Best FREE Estimating Software
Picking a software that’s right for your business can be a strenuous job. How much should you pay? Will free takeoff software work for your business? How are you suppose to know the answer to these questions? With hundreds of softwares out there it can seem nearly...
How does hot and dry weather affect construction?
Rain and snow aren’t the only kinds of weather that affect construction sites badly. A number of different problems come from hot weather as well as dry. In this article, PlanSwift talks about some of those problems. Have you ever had a negative experience with...
Busting the Budget
In the past year, many states have been encountering budget crises. Projects all over the country are being suspended and, in some cases, even shut down entirely. What can happen when a project you’re working on encounters a funding shortage, gets suspended, or...
13 of the Most Amazing Construction Structures
Check out these 13 construction structures that prove just how incredible the field of construction really is. 1. Glass Suspension Bridge, China Zhangjiajie, China is home to the largest glass suspension bridge measuring over 1,400 feet long and 20 feet wide. This...