Estimating for a concrete project is a must for virtually every type of concrete project. It’s also one of the most time-consuming jobs in running a successful business. The phone rings, the receptionist answers the call. A friendly dialog ensues, and the receptionist takes down the person’s name, number, and […]
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1build Integrates Real-Time Cost Data with Project Estimates
1build is the only real-time data platform for construction estimating. Recently, the company announced new features for its all-in-one construction and cost estimation platform. Th software now comes with real-time pricing data for labor and materials in every US county built right in. The result is the only solution in […]
Lafarge France Aggregates upgrades to latest version of Inform’s Transport Optimization Software
Lafarge is a member of the Holcim Group. Recently, the company chose to upgrade to the latest version of Inform’s transport optimization software for the building materials industry. They will use the software to optimize the dispatch of their truck fleet in the aggregates business. The aggregates business of Lafarge […]
RentalHQ Mobile App Launched by the ARA
The new RentalHQ mobile app makes finding local rental equipment and rental partners fast and easy for construction contractors and professionals. The popular online rental store locator RentalHQ.com is now available as a mobile app. This puts the most comprehensive rental store locator at your fingertips for on-the-go rental equipment […]
Donaldson Introduces iCue Connected Filtration Service
Donaldson Company Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems, today introduced iCue™ connected filtration service. Enabled by the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), the subscription service monitors industrial dust collectors and sends real-time data and maintenance alerts directly to facility management teams. The information is designed to prompt timely maintenance that can help improve production uptime and reduce operating costs.
Augmented Reality Meets Concrete
Once upon a time, and not so very long ago, a large segment of business was conducted in person or via a hard-wired telephone, and pencil and paper were the order of the day. An adding machine handled simple math functions, and an electric typewriter in the office was high tech.
Field Recon App Makes Quick Work of Jobsite Data
Is your business losing money by employees not documenting the work they are doing? Here is an app that can help.
The Right Mix of Digital Tools for Decorative Concrete
Whether you are a paleo-pencil-pusher or digital native, in today’s market you have to ask, what are the best digital tools for my business?
Innovative New Tools That Will Help the Polishing Contractor
The concrete polishing industry has seen technical developments in abrasives, chemicals and equipment over the years. Most of these developments have led to polishing contractors increasing production and reducing job costs for increased profit.
A Tool to Help Visualize Decorative Concrete by Depiction Software
Potential clients often struggle with visualizing what decorative concrete will look like at their home or business. The new Deco-Con Wizard from Depiction Software can help remove the mystery by quickly and easily showing them what selected decorative concrete patterns will look like on their property.