Working as a trainer at Contractors.es, I often speak with construction managers. One reaction comes up most frequently when they talk about work schedules: relief. Construction sites are highly dynamic environments – changes occur almost constantly. Someone gets sick, someone is late, or a task takes longer than expected. Construction...
Why does the estimate not match reality?
Construction company owners often struggle with situations where the initial project estimate differs significantly from the final cost of execution. What’s more, the cause is rarely a single factor — it is a combination of missing information, delays, errors, and unclear communication. To better understand where these discrepancies come from,...
Which construction materials most often generate losses — and how can they be prevented?
Losses on construction sites are hidden costs According to a report by the Federation of Construction Entrepreneurs, 10–15% of building materials end up wasted due to errors, theft, or poor management.Here are 6 of the most problematic material types and proven ways to reduce losses — including how Contractors.es can...
The Most Common Problems on Construction Sites – and How to Deal with Them Effectively
A construction project rarely goes exactly according to plan. Just a few misunderstandings can cause the schedule to slip, costs to rise, and the team to fall into chaos. In practice, most issues don’t come from a lack of skill, but from poor information flow. That’s why more and more...
Problems in construction management that most often slow down projects
Construction management requires coordination of schedules, costs, and teams. Traditional methods often lead to errors and delays. Digitalization of construction effectively addresses these problems. Lack of up-to-date information on construction progress Problem: Construction managers often do not have current data on project progress. Solution: Mobile construction apps allow real-time reporting...
Advice for Construction Company Owners: How to Use Financial Reports in Contract Management?
Every construction company owner knows that managing contracts is not just about tracking project progress—it’s primarily about controlling finances. And this is where Contractors.es software for construction companies provides a huge advantage. With the financial reports feature in this construction management system, the owner can monitor costs, revenues, and margins...
Contractors.es for Foremen: 7 Features That Transform the Workday
Every foreman knows that managing a construction team can be a challenge. Paper reports, communication delays, and a lack of up-to-date data are the daily reality of many projects. Fortunately, Contractors.es – modern construction management software – changes the rules of the game! 7 reasons why a foreman will love...
Digitalization in Construction – Fear or Opportunity?
Construction has always been associated with solidity, experience, and hands-on work. Concrete, bricks, steel – something tangible and reliable. But digitalization? Cloud-based software, mobile apps, logging in online? For many business owners, it sounds like an unnecessary risk. Where does this fear come from? There are several reasons: “It’s too...
Why in Construction Time Really Is Money – and How Not to Waste It
Every construction company owner knows this scenario: the project is in full swing, the crew is working on-site, and the office phone won’t stop ringing. A client asks about a quote, a subcontractor needs clarification on a contract, someone has misplaced a document, and on top of it all there’s...
Running a Construction Company? Here are a couple of apps to Simplify Management
Working in the construction industry requires meticulous project management, scheduling of work, and efficient resource management. Thanks to technological advancements, there are several apps that can streamline processes within a construction firm. Here are five types of apps worth considering to simplify running your construction company: Project Management App Effective...