Contractors are feeling the squeeze—rising costs, fewer projects, and tighter competition. This guide breaks down what’s driving the slowdown and shares 7 actionable strategies to help you stand out, win more bids, and build resilience in today’s tough construction market.
The new federal budget in Australia brings key changes for the construction industry, including increased infrastructure spending and new taxation policies. With the 2025 election, these shifts are set to influence investment and development strategies nationwide. Explore how to prepare for the future.
The busy season is almost here—are you prepared to turn the rush into rewards? From beating the heat to staying organized on the jobsite, discover practical tips and grab your free Busy Season Readiness Checklist to keep operations running smoothly and profitably all season long.
Discover how Assignar helps contractors stay on track during weather disruptions. From reshuffling schedules to enhancing communication, Assignar ensures your projects remain safe, efficient, and successful—no matter the forecast.
Learn how tech is transforming safety, compliance, and workforce efficiency—featuring real-world success from Yambuk Labour & Traffic Solutions. Get practical insights to boost your traffic ops and meet today’s infrastructure demands.
Trust is the foundation of successful construction projects. Join Assignar’s webinar with global trust expert, David Horsager to discover the tools he has developed to lead better, grow faster, and actively build trust. He will also discuss how trust impacts efficiency, collaboration, and project success. The webinar takes place on February 12th (US/Canada) and February 13th (Australia/New Zealand). Register now!
Discover key insights from the NUCA Safety & Damage Prevention Conference, including proactive risk management, the power of documentation, immersive safety education, and strategies to engage and train the next generation of utility professionals.
Discover key insights on change management in construction from a NUCA webinar sponsored by Assignar. Learn how experts like Nikki Morrison, Carl Lyles, and Sheila Sharma discuss overcoming challenges, building a change-ready culture, and leveraging technology to drive productivity and efficiency in construction. Explore actionable strategies to embrace change, improve communication, and enhance decision-making with tools like Assignar’s platform.
Learn how to choose the right construction operations software to meet your business goals. This guide and free Buyer Checklist help you evaluate solutions, minimize risks, and make confident decisions to improve workflows and boost profitability.
Learn what toolbox talks are, why they’re crucial for keeping your team safe and informed on the job site, and how to make them effective. Get practical tips and access our free Toolbox Talk Template to simplify safety meetings, ensure compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.
Discover the top cash flow mistakes that could hurt your construction business and learn how to avoid them. Improve your cash flow management and keep your business thriving with these expert tips. Download Assignar’s free checklist to ensure steady cash flow and long-term success!
Explore the essential differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in construction projects with Assignar’s guide. Learn how each plays a unique role in maintaining standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting successful project outcomes. This article covers strategies to enhance QA and QC in construction using Assignar’s software, helping firms streamline quality management processes.
Discover how Assignar earned a spot in Construction Executive’s 2024 list of Top Construction Technology Firms. Learn more about this recognition and how Assignar’s innovative solutions continue to shape the future of construction management.
From flexible scheduling to AI-powered insights, Assignar’s October 2024 release is packed with exciting enhancements. Learn how to quickly adjust shift times, share job notes with attachments, streamline payroll with custom time codes, and give your team more mobile access—all designed to make managing your workforce easier than ever.
Staying ahead means leveraging every tool at your disposal. One of the most effective strategies is integrating your construction operations software with your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Today we reflect back on a decade of helping teams build more. And we’re so excited for what’s ahead too!
Waiting for invoices to learn the status of a job? Our new progress tracking capability can help! Learn about the suite of features that helps you track work from job planned to job finished.
Oregon OSHA’s 2024 Annual Performance Plan: A Roadmap for Reducing Workplace Safety Risks and Ensuring Compliance Oregon OSHA’s 2024 Annual Performance Plan…
Spending too much time sorting through form data? The new Forms Analyzer will make it easier than ever to find what you need. Plus, manage leave, track overlapping activities, and link cost codes to activities.
You’ve been asking for it, and offline mode is finally here! Our newest updates allow you to submit time even when there’s no signal, search for workers and equipment based on availability, and integrate with MYOB Advanced.
In this expert construction guide, we’ll explore the bumps on the road toward digitization, tech fixes to your challenges, the first step to implementation — and 3 examples from companies leading the charge.
In this expert construction guide, we’ll explore the bumps on the road toward digitization, tech fixes to your challenges, the first step to implementation — and 3 examples from companies leading the charge.
In this expert construction guide, we’ll explore the bumps on the road toward digitization, tech fixes to your challenges, the first step to implementation — and 3 examples from companies leading the charge.
If you liked our time-tracking updates last quarter, you’ll love what we have in store in this one!
Learn about the revamped Site Diary, which lets you fill out timesheets for a whole crew in under a minute. Plus, we’ve made rescheduling easy and added Sage Intacct to the Integrations Hub!
In the construction industry, implementing new technology is uniquely challenging. You have different project types, workers in multiple locations and slim margins. To make it easier on you and your team and encourage adoption, try the following tips.
When you started in construction, did you think you’d spend this much time worrying about time?
Tracking. Collecting. Managing. Reporting. Auditing.
Time tracking in any business is no joke, but doing it in construction in California is doubly difficult. California has the country’s strictest wage and hour laws—and the penalties to match.
Instead, manage subcontractors at scale (and save hundreds of hours) by streamlining your processes with data.
When managing 40–50 field workers (or even 10), capturing information on paper leads to even more challenges than it solves. It takes longer to enter data. You’re more likely to make errors. And finding that data after it’s been recorded? That could take weeks.
Instead, manage subcontractors at scale (and save hundreds of hours) by streamlining your processes with data.
You can’t take shortcuts on the job, but you can minimize administrative tasks and maximize time in the field with the right tools and technology. To optimize your time, the solutions you use must be able to work well together.
Here are the most powerful integrations to transform your tech stack and improve your operational efficiency.
Supply chain struggles converged during the pandemic. While it seemed like issues like these would be short-lived, we’re still dealing with them three years later.
Prices have notably gone up as well. Between materials shortages, weather-related disruptions, transportation struggles, fuel prices and inflation, you’re fighting against a lot of forces working against you.
So instead of weathering the problem, let’s look at what you can do to conquer it.
Construction margins are taking a hit due to the problems we know and the new ones arising. The labor shortage, rising material costs and variable fuel costs make it harder to quote projects. Between the time you bid on your project and when you start work, prices have risen.
This volatility means there’s no room for mistakes. So what’s the answer?
While we’re no fortune-tellers, we spoke with Assignar CEO and Co-Founder Sean McCreanor and pulled from the top industry reports to identify what you should expect for 2023.
The big takeaway? Things are changing. Quickly. Here are the top trends in the construction industry—and some tips on embracing them to prepare for the coming year.
While we’re no fortune-tellers, we spoke with Assignar CEO and Co-Founder Sean McCreanor and pulled from the top industry reports to identify what you should expect for 2023.
The big takeaway? Things are changing. Quickly. Here are the top trends in the construction industry—and some tips on embracing them to prepare for the coming year.
Yes, whiteboards work. But as the construction industry, and the world, face supply chain hold-ups, retention challenges, and labor shortages—you have less time to waste, smaller margins, and fewer people in the office than before. What if we told you there’s a way to keep the whiteboard workflow while also saving time?
What’s the latest in our feature releases? If you don’t track time with Assignar, the new-and-improved time tracking might get you to. Plus, learn about the new Integrations Hub and how Direct Role Assignment gets you scheduling faster with greater flexibility.
Are you feeling the vacuum effect of labor shortage in the construction industry? You aren’t imagining it, and you’re not alone. This year, 93% of construction firms report they have open positions they’re trying to fill, and 91% of those firms are struggling to fill them, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Mobile applications: It seems the possibilities and opportunities are endless. And each day tends to bring even more expansion and options. It’s…
Safety belongs at the top of every jobsite daily checklist. So how well is the construction industry meeting the challenge? Daily Jobsite…
Savvy companies in the construction industry are preparing for the latest trend in their industry – collaborative construction. What is Collaborative Construction?…
Equipment is a substantial outlay for many construction companies. Idle equipment is a waste of your company’s money, equipment sent to the…
It doesn’t matter if your construction company only does small renovation work or erects skyscrapers, the need for a formal, compliant, and effective…
Communication Central To Effective Contractor Management Ok. We got 5 tips that promote successful contractor management. But first, a few words concerning…
Defining An Opportune Construction Safety Moment? Safety moments come and go quickly. Don’t miss the opportunity. It typically occurs at the beginning…
An Eye For Innovative Trends In 2017 Construction Technology When weighing in on trends of innovation in construction, it is not unusual…
Workplace Fatigue, A common Problem For Construction Contractors Poor, bad and below normal construction labor productivity hinders effective construction planning. This means…
Not too long ago, small construction companies would send out a pickup truck and find day laborers to work on a construction…
Benefits of Cloud-Based Construction Solutions In spite of a slow start, the construction industry has finally taken a bold leap into Cloud-based…
The Importance Of An Established Company-Wide Culture For Job Safety At first glance, the need for a shared safety vision may seem…
There are many reasons that general contractors turn to specialized subcontractors or independent contractors (IC) for portions of a construction job. Jobs…
Construction management includes the maintenance and replacement of heavy vehicles and tools. Many construction companies make half-hearted attempts to manage these two…
Will 2017 be the year that mobile technology becomes a force in the construction industry? More and more construction professionals are utilizing…
Definition of Supply Chain in Construction Management Every industry incorporates a traceable and manageable “supply chain” hierarchy wherein the linkage between companies…
Complications of Traditional Tools When Scheduling Mobile Workforce When competing against software managed wireless communication systems, contractors who still rely on traditional…
Successful construction companies may perform routine tasks in unique ways, but all know the importance of maintaining equipment. Equipment covered by a…
Digital Construction Site Management, A Best Practice For Both Public and Private Operations Every organization, large or small, public or private seeks…
Accurate Construction Cost Estimating Core to Project Profitability Consistent construction project profitability demands unrivaled flexibility in cost estimating practices. Every construction project…
Establishing Accurate Accounting For Labor Costs In The Bid-Focused Construction Environment During the implementation of a reliable job costing process, every industry…
Full-Function Construction Software Integrates Jobsite Safety Into Daily Processes Above all, construction safety on the job stands as an individual responsibility. Yet…
Introduction Asset tracking is a technological solution to the challenge of knowing the location and status of mobile physical assets. Physical infrastructures…
Effective Communication With Subcontractors Drives On-Time Project Success So much of competent and on-time project completion relies upon effective communication with your…
The construction industry is the second most dangerous industry for workers in the United States, surpassed only by the logging industry. Of…
The construction industry in the United States ranks among the top industries for injuries and deaths on the job. All stakeholders agree…
Hazards of Heavy Machinery Demand Comprehensive Construction Operator Safety Guidelines Keeping workers safe is not always easy. Accidents happen, and even the…
Running a successful construction company is a lot like being a juggler. There are a lot of balls in the air. With…
Whether you have a team of 20 or 2,000, it’s imperative to have pertinent policies and operational procedures in place that reinforce…
Routine Excavator Maintenance – What You Do Rather Than How You Say It Routine excavator maintenance promotes better equipment performance. It also…
Idle Construction Assets Drain Income Failure to fully utilize construction equipment is like parking funds in a bank where monthly charges whittle…
Tasks, projects, dispatch and more – It’s about controlled costs, increased efficiency of operations, accurate time tracking and reduced worker turnover. It’s…
Heavy Equipment And Other Construction Plant Equipment Buy or Lease Decisions Determining the best buy or lease solution for new construction plant…
Industry Leaders Reap Benefits of Digitally Accurate Construction Contractor Invoicing Never overlook the importance of accurate invoicing? You worked hard to win…
ISO 14001: You keep hearing about the benefits, and the drive is on. But you can’t quiet get a handle on were…
Complexities of ISO 9001 Implementation and Certification Implementation of a certified ISO 9001-based quality management system (QMS) can be complex if not…
Second Draft ISO 45001 Ready For Public Comment Although release of the final ISO 45001 international standard on occupational health and safety…
In seeking ways to reduce fuel costs, leaders in the construction industry turn to the benefits of cloud-based workforce and asset allocation…
Establishing a reliable Asset Management System never comes without a cost in invested funds, personal effort, and dedicated time. However, when approached…
Keep Up With Construction Jobsite Documentation To operate an efficient and effective jobsite documentation program, you need a system that reliably integrates…
Construction projects are complex and have many moving parts. Project managers main responsibility is to make sure people and equipment are at…
More and more construction contractors are experiencing the value of mobile solutions in their operational workflows. We’ve listed a few benefits contractors obtain…
Office Safety Regulations – Reducing Accumulated Jobsite Safety Paperwork To best reduce jobsite safety issues, modern construction companies require access to clear…
For construction companies to maximize profitability, they need the tools to control projects through standardized processes, reporting and immediate information access. These…
Workflow software for builders blends the responsibilities of classic project management with the expertise and skills needed to manage construction projects. Building…
One of the toughest issues that both large and small construction companies wrestle with is clear, concise communication. Effective communication can make…
Ask any fleet manager about the benefits of fleet management software and most will answer “I couldn’t do my job without it.”…
Effects of ISO 45001 Changes For Australian & New Zealand Construction Companies AS / NZS 4801 has been replaced with ISO 45001.…
The construction industry often puts workers in high-risk activities. To meet the challenges, they face on the job site safely, construction workers…
The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that almost $60 trillion worth of infrastructure improvements are needed by 2030 just to keep pace with…
Although mobile timesheets enable rapid entry and recording of time worked and leave taken, this is but one small aspect of the…
Poor construction project management evokes employee frustration, customer ire, and sometimes even a claim against your contractor license bond. But when you…
In an industry plagued by limitations of available data, measuring construction jobsite productivity often proves difficult, complicated and often easier said than…
No one doubts the value of an effectively applied methodology for fleet management. It’s about organizing, structuring and optimizing all aspects of…
For an ever-increasing number of heavy construction contractors, the age of hands-on hardware-based fleet management and equipment maintenance has passed away. Applied…
In certain industries, fatigue is something that simply lowers productivity. But in sectors such as construction, fatigue can lead to serious workplace…
Successful project bids don’t come by accident. The end product may come across clear and easy to understand, but the background labor…
Measuring productivity for construction workers has never been an easy task. Yet, it is important to track construction labor productivity as it…
Given that ISO 9001 status directly affects the opportunity for direct bids with both general contractors and government agencies, a successful audit…
If you were a kid growing up in the city, you may remember looking through a knothole in the wooden fence surrounding…
Communication with the job site is quite often messy and unstructured. There is much paperwork to be done. Contractors that aim to…
One of the most popular modules we have released so far is Smart Forms module. 95% of our customers have adopted this…
To establish reliable assurance of an extended construction equipment lifespan, construction contractors must adhere to several core maintenance guidelines. It begins with…
Electronic timesheets reduce company overhead, ensure accurate invoicing, and enable construction contractors to spend more time focused on points of profit and…
Construction companies that achieve an OSHAS 18001 certification are recognized for meeting industry standards. That status demonstrates the organization has the ability…
Perhaps no industry has proven more adaptable to change than the construction. From shovels to backhoes to block and tackle to cranes,…
In terms of information security management systems (ISMS), ISO 27001 provides data and controls that can move a construction company’s employees toward…
Imagine an employee is driving down the road and gets pulled over because of an expired inspection sticker on a work truck.…
The cost-efficient performance of any construction project depends on effective mastery of five core construction-related shift planning challenges. But solutions begin by…
In the construction industry, large, medium-sized, and small contractors have assets that are on site, on the road, and in the office.…
Construction sites can be busy places with trucks entering and leaving the site all day long. For construction companies operating a fleet…
The International Standard Association issued guidelines for ISO 20252 in 2006 and updated the standard in 2012. This standard is applicable to…
Construction companies are often big users of electricity, gasoline, and other forms of energy. In June of 2011, the International Standards Organization…
Perhaps the most misunderstood construction cost is labor. On most projects, labor accounts for about 50 percent of the overhead and many…
The number of construction workers injured on the job each year continues to decline due to improved safety conditions and awareness. Injuries…
Paying the price of unsafe and unhealthy work environments can be devastating. Substandard conditions can lead to work-related illness and injury that…
Gone are the days when a construction project manager keeps track of a project using a voluminous amount of Excel spreadsheets. Assignar…
The construction industry is a leading industry for injuries, illnesses, and death in the United States. The United States Department of Labor,…
Construction project managers are like great conductors. Conductors make sure each section, and every instrument in a section is on stage, plays…
Running a successful construction company means keeping a lot of balls in the air at once. You have to maximize the use…
Construction managers have become accustomed to using spreadsheets to store information or to keep step-by-step instructions for tasks like machine prestart checks.…
In 2015 McKinsey published their technology & digitisation adoption report for different industries across the US. The construction industry took second last…
The 14001 series environmental standards created by the International Organization (ISO) for Standardization are important requirements. They provide a systematic approach to…
Successful construction companies have always stayed on the cutting edge of technology. From shovels to backhoes, hammers to nail guns, brushes to…
If there were a way for your construction company to gain new customers would that interest you? The answer is – of…
One of the toughest industries to manage is contracting. The single most important step to a successful construction contracting business is how…
The purpose of this update is to keep you informed via short, sharp & relevant insights into the real issues of the…
Despite being a traditionally risk-averse industry, there’s so much new technology having a massive impact on the construction industry both here in…
Software implementation in your construction business can be a tricky process, it all comes down to who is the champion of your…
It’s no surprise that compared to most other industries, workers in the Construction game, are at far greater risk of health challenges.…
Here is our weekly Construction Industry Update This week we are diving into how the impact of technology and the digital landscape…
In the second instalment of our review of the construction industry, we’re delving deeper into the sub-groups of the industry. The building…
In this first of 3-part series, we’re taking a look at the changes, new innovations and the economic health of Australia’s construction…
In the post-GFC world, the construction industry was left in a tenuous state. The bigger construction companies were all trying to land…
Software implementations in any business can be long and complex. When implementing it’s important to first have a plan and this can…
In part 5 we explore the role of Timing in change… So you’ve decided to integrate a new software system into…
In part 4 we are exploring the role of culture in change So you’ve decided to integrate a new software system into…
In part-3 of this 5-part series, we’ve taken a look at the role of communications when implementing change into your construction business.…
So you’ve decided to integrate a new software system into your construction business. A system that requires the active participation of both…
Change is difficult for most people. It’s a known fact. So when you’re implementing change in your construction business that will affect…
Building Information Modelling – or BIM – is a very broad term for the use of digital modelling used in the construction…
1. EMPOWERING THE TEAM The array of specialists required to deliver on your construction project is incredibly diverse.Think about it: engineers, contractors,…
In part 1 we discussed some key elements that make a successful Foreman. They are a critical stakeholder in making sure a…
Do you want to be a successful foreman? Here are some key aspects to being one. A successful foreman is a critical…
Software Implementations can be tough, especially when everyone is time and resource poor. So, you know how critical a project plan is…
We’re talking a lot about 3D printing here at Assignar. That’s because we can’t stop reading about, listening to & seeing its…
The building industry across the globe have started to engage 3D printing technology, in very real and effective ways. The first structures…
Construction sites have the highest injury rate of all dangerous work environments. In Part 1 we explored the five most common accidents…
We look at the 2016 construction trends, remember it’s always important to keep up to date with what is going on in…
Are you using Big Data in your construction business? Big Data is the result of advances in technology and innovation. In Part…
Virtual Reality: the latest technological evolution rapidly changing most industries today. What is it? Virtual Reality (VR), or computer-simulated reality, is a…
Construction sites are prone to accidents, this week we look at how to avoid them… One of the biggest challenges in the…
Advances in technology, innovation, and the accessibility of big data are moving industries forward every day. How do all these advances…
3D printing – the latest point of connection between the physical & digital worlds – is having a massive impact on a…
Many people have asked why we started to build Assignar, which solves a number of complex problems in the construction industry and…
