Contractors can collect field data from anywhere using smart phones and tablets
May 17, 2012
Construction software developer HCSS (www.hcss.com) has introduced a suite of new mobile applications for collecting and reviewing data on construction field operations. These apps can be run anywhere using iPhones®, iPads® and Android™-based phones and tablets. With just a few swipes on a mobile device, contractors can record an entire time card including diaries,...
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Aluminum tandem axle Trailers
Enclosed aluminum tandem axle trailers from Aluma are ideal for a wide range of Contractor applications. Enclosed trailers feature extruded aluminum floors, interior lighting...
DEWALT® Launches New 20 Volt MAX* Brushless Impact Drivers that Offer 57 Percent Longer Runtime
DEWALT introduces three new 1/4-inch Impact Drivers (DCF895C2, DCF895L2 and DCF895B) that feature the company’s first-ever Cordless Brushless (BL) Motor technology, which...
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New Bostitch Low Profile Paper Tape Framer
Bostitch introduces a new low profile paper tape framing nailer that provides maximum comfort with an over-molded grip and new features such as selectable trigger, adjustable...Products | Latest »
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CS Unitec Introduces 9” Pneumatic Circular Saw
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Prevent Tailgate Theft With The TailgateLock™
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Battery Powered Mini Excavator - Kubota concept
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Editor's Comments »
Correct your productivity shortfall to cut costs
April 4, 2009
Construction is a labour-intensive business, meaning wages make up a large percentage of a building contractor’s expenses. Therefore, one of the most important things a building contractor can do to control costs is to ensure that his employees are productive. This may seem like common sense, but a surprisingly large number of building contractors don’t make productivity a top priority, despite the potential gains to be realized from a more productive workforce, according to the...
