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What the increase in Material Prices means to you
by Christian Erickson | Apr 12, 2024 | Construction material management, Invoicing, Job Cost Accounting, Material procurement, Materials Procurement, Trades 101 Blog
Although the year started with cautious optimism that costs would continue to go down, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show...
Green Building Success: Sustainable Strategies for Construction
by Lexi Garden | Mar 14, 2024 | Construction material management, Material procurement, Materials Management, Materials Procurement, News, Trades 101 Blog, Trades Blog
In the modern construction landscape, sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity. As the industry struggles with environmental challenges,...
Navigating 2024: Reflections on the 2023 ConTech Season
by Lexi Garden | Nov 20, 2023 | Construction material management, Material procurement, Materials Purchasing, Partners, Trades Blog, eBook, subcontractors
As the year comes to a close, many reflect on the past months. In the construction tech realm, this introspection extends to the convention season....
Mastering Construction Finance: Insights from the ASA Roundtable
by Lexi Garden | Nov 15, 2023 | Construction material management, Partners, Trades Blog, subcontractors
Our team recently attended an ASA roundtable event generously sponsored by Billd, a key player in construction finance. This gathering delved into...
5 Cornerstones for Materials Management Success
by Christian Erickson | Aug 22, 2023 | Construction material management, Material procurement, Materials Management, Trades 101 Blog, Trades Blog
Managing today's supply chains is very complex, which involves various opinions on which areas of expertise are most critical to success. Like oxygen...
Six Ways Paperwork Costs Specialty Contractors Money
by Christian Erickson | Jul 20, 2023 | Construction material management, Procore Integration, Trades 101 Blog, Trades Blog, subcontractors
According to this recent article in Construction Dive, workers cost companies "large chunks of time and money" searching for information across...
Effective Materials Management for Specialty Trade Contractors
by Christian Erickson | Feb 28, 2023 | Construction material management, Material procurement, Trades 101 Blog, Trades Blog
You are probably aware that ineffective construction materials management often results in high project costs and delays in project completion. In...
MEP Innovation Conference 2023
by Christian Erickson | Jan 20, 2023 | Construction material management, Events, Materials Management, Materials Procurement, Trades 101 Blog
Where else can you find live music, great food, and truly inspiring conversations on innovations and technology for the MEP industry? Answer: The MEP...
Collaboration streamlines the procurement process for electrical contractors
by Christian Erickson | Dec 13, 2022 | Construction material management, Electrical Contractors, News, Partners
StructShare and Graybar Electric collaborate to drive customer-focused digital services and streamline the procurement process for electrical...
The Benefits of Construction Material Management Software
by Christian Erickson | Aug 25, 2022 | Construction material management, Trades 101 Blog
Do you know how much construction material mistakes are costing each project? Material management is a crucial and complex part of every construction...