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Selecting Construction Software: You're Better at It Than You Think

Written by Don Fornes

If you are like most construction executives, you don't view yourself as a software technology expert. In fact, you probably approach new information technology (IT) projects with trepidation and hand it off to the back-office staff or third-party consultants. This is an understandable and healthy fear given that the majority of software projects fail.

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Use Technology to Go Green

Written by Fred Ode

Construction Business Owner, August 2009

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My concrete company has successfully joined the "green" building movement. Since focusing on recycled concrete products, we have been able to win many LEED-certified projects and have become a recognized leader of this technology within our market. Now I want to apply some eco-friendly practices within my own business. Are there specific technologies you recommend?

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The Ease of Digital Blueprints

Written by Brian Bremermann

For contractors, paper blueprints have always been a staple of the construction business. Recently, a trend has emerged that would potentially replace paper blueprints with digital blueprints. The savings in reproduction and distribution costs alone would be substantial.

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Written by Mike Ode

Construction Business Owner, August 2009

Editor's Note: This is the seventh article in the series, "Software Feature Line-Ups," by Mike Ode. Each article focuses on must-have accounting software features. To read the previous article, click here.

When the game is on the line, not many coaches would send an inexperienced rookie to the plate. Similarly, project owners today are managing their risks by requiring that contractors obtain bonding. As it turns out, bonding can be good for contractors, too. Not only does a surety bond confirm the contractor's financial credibility, it may also provide construction owners with a competitive edge when bidding for new jobs.

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