by CC IT | Jun 5, 2018 | BEST of Construction
California regulators have announced in May of 2018 that their historic plan to mandate rooftop solar panels on almost all single-family homes built in the state has now been approved. This plan was unanimously approved and is said to start adding the solar panels...
by CC IT | May 30, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Video courtesy of the Disney Parks Youtube channel A new roller coaster inspired by the films “Guardians of the Galaxy” is now under construction and set to debut in Orlando Florida at Disney’s Epcot just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. This...
by CC IT | May 24, 2018 | BEST of Construction, Reviews & Comparisons, What is PlanSwift?
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 CC IT | 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 CC IT | 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 CC IT | May 3, 2018 | Construction Conundrum, Reviews & Comparisons
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 CC IT | 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 CC IT | 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 CC IT | 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 CC IT | 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...
