Articles By: PlanGrid

Construction Disconnected: Rethinking How Project Data and Mobile Collaboration Can Reduce Costs and Improve Schedules

PlanGrid partnered with FMI Corporation to survey construction leaders about how teams spend time and leverage technology investments. The results indicate that time spent on non-optimal activities such as fixing mistakes, looking for project data and managing conflict resolution accounts for $177.5 billion in labor costs per year in the U.S. alone. The study found that rework caused by miscommunication […]

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Connected, Anywhere. 8 Field Focused Challenges in Heavy Civil Construction And How to Overcome Them

Weak technology in the field has historically limited improving how Heavy Civil and Infrastructure projects are approached. When field teams are unable to communicate and receive real-time feedback from engineers and designers, entire projects suffer. The ability to curtail costs and complete work within budget is key to managing the world’s growing infrastructure needs. In our e-book, we discuss the […]

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7 Tips for Mechanical Subcontractors to Improve Productivity

A discussion on why embracing software tools is the next step for Mechanical Subcontractors to empower themselves on the project site. Many Mechanical Subcontractors still manage their work manually. Modern construction productivity tools solve the challenges a manual work environment creates and can yield a huge impact on how you operate as a business. Teams who leverage these tools spend […]

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Industry Secrets To Boost Productivity for Drywall Subcontractors

A discussion on why embracing software tools is the next step for Drywall Subcontractors to empower themselves on the project site. Many Drywall Subcontractors still manage their work manually. Modern construction productivity tools solve the challenges a manual work environment creates and can yield a huge impact on how you operate as a business. Teams who leverage these tools spend […]

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How Embracing Software Can Boost Productivity for Concrete Subcontractors

A discussion on why embracing software tools is the next step for Concrete Subcontractors to empower themselves on the project site. Many Concrete Subcontractors still manage their work manually. Modern construction productivity tools solve the challenges a manual work environment creates and can yield a huge impact on how you operate as a business. Teams who leverage these tools spend […]

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Why Implementing Construction Productivity Software is Critical for Electrical Subcontractors

Many Electrical Subcontractors still manage their work manually. Modern construction productivity tools solve the challenges a manual work environment creates and can yield a huge impact on how you operate as a business. Teams who leverage these tools spend less time on administrative tasks like keeping field workers up to date with new plans, issues, shop drawings or Requests for […]

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5 Strategies to Skyrocket Productivity in Healthcare Construction

As healthcare evolves, owners and contractors will need to navigate both the existing and emerging hurdles of facility design and construction. In this ebook, we’ll focus on how trends in healthcare are impacting construction and how builders and owners can overcome major challenges to: • Improve productivity of construction • Enhance efficiency of designs • Reduce overall construction costs • […]

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7 Ways to Boost Productivity in Heavy Civil Construction

The infrastructure across America is failing and needs updates and improvements. By 2025 an estimated $4.6 trillion will need to be spent on projects designed to enhance and improve our nation’s roads, bridges and ports. It’s no secret that heavy civil projects are often over budget and completed late. The ability to curtail costs and complete projects within a budget […]

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