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Buildr Makes Project Closeout Quick and Painless

October 8, 2020 Shane Hedmond
courtesy of Buildr

courtesy of Buildr

It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. Nevertheless, closeout is a vital component to successfully turning over a project and ending on a good note.

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In Technology, Project Management Tags construction, Buildr, Construction, how to make the closeout process easier, Caleb Taylor, Groundbreak 2020, how contractors can add value to the project owner
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REVIEW: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

May 11, 2016 William Lucus

Review: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

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In News, Tools, Reviews Tags Review, Bosch, impact driver, power tools, Construction, Construction Tools, new bosch 18v impact driver 2016, Bosch IWMH182
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EquipmentShare Allows Contractors to Rent Idle Equipment To and From Other Contractors

May 8, 2015 Shane Hedmond
EquipmentShare

EquipmentShare

It was only a matter of time before someone created a group sharing platform for heavy construction equipment, and EquipmentShare has won the race to market.  Back in April we wrote a piece about a Purchasing.com survey that showed heavy equipment rentals were on the rise in the construction industry. One way to capitalize on that trend it to find a way to rent your company’s equipment while it’s just standing idly by.

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In Technology, Tools, Project Management Tags EquipmentShare, Apps, Construction, Rent Heavy Equipment, Equipment Renting App, construction app
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Cool Tools: Platform and Twin Front Ladders

May 5, 2015 Shane Hedmond
Louisville Ladder

Louisville Ladder

We use ladders a lot in the construction industry.  So much so, that we tend to take them for granted and use the same ladder for different types of jobs.  Many times the use of the wrong ladder increases the likelihood of injury on the job site.

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In Safety, Tools Tags Construction, safety, ladders, platform ladder, twin front ladder, Louisville Ladder, Grainger, OSHA, ladder safety, cool tools
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CURT Announces Agenda for July Young Professionals Summit

May 1, 2015 Shane Hedmond
Construction Users Roundtable

Construction Users Roundtable

The Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) is a professional organization focused on the construction industry and issues related to productivity, cost effectiveness, the promotion of safety.  Founded in 2000, CURT offers membership to construction professionals, whether you’re an owner, contractor, association, or young professional.  Throughout the year, the organization hosts events featuring presentations from some of the industry’s top professionals.

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In Project Management Tags CURT, CURT Young Professionals, Construction, Construction Users Roundtable, Walt Disney, Brent Darnell, CURT YP
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