How to Recession-Proof your construction business
While COVID-19 continues to shutter the economy, many companies are having to decide how best to face the oncoming downturn. As a business owner, investigating every possible solution available should be your primary concern.
Cash is King – Staying solvent in uncertain times
Though its origins are unclear, the investment phrase ‘Cash is King’ refers to how important readily available funds are to a company trying to stay afloat in an unstable market.
The importance of Project Management in the Mining Industry
Project management is like a game of chess, where every job requires you to update your strategy in real-time to meet the challenges of an ever-changing playing field. Introducing new tools to meet these challenges.
AI and Mining’s brave new frontier
Some might have misgivings regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and how its analytical power will replace traditional methods across the mining sector. However, its purpose is not to replace human beings. Rather, AI’s role is to supplement and support the human factor.
When your Estimator leaves – a plan of action
A focus on business continuity after an estimator decides to part ways with your organisation. Achieved through implementing the right tools, database and collaboration everything that Candy enables. Here’s our 4-step strategy.
First Principles Estimating: what do I need to get the job done?
By embracing First Principles Estimating, construction companies can accurately forecast the cost of a project; anticipate and troubleshoot problems before they occur. This is the power behind Candy.
Cloud-based estimating and the construction industry
It’s important to understand what the cloud’ is, how it functions and why its benefits are superior when compared with traditional estimating solutions.
Green Building Trends and How to Tender for Them
By consuming resources to produce materials and burning fossil fuels for transportation; our industry severely impacts the environment. To mitigate these negative effects, a green building philosophy must be implemented. But what are green buildings and how do you successfully tender for them?
Specialist Estimating Software versus Excel Spreadsheet
Go with what you know. There’s something comforting about using tools you’re accustomed to, however, as your circumstances change, so should your equipment.
The complete, no-substitute solution for Subcontracting
Subcontractor management is fraught with challenges. Read our 5 Key areas to successful subcontractor management.