Can Smart Contracts Speed Up Construction Projects & Payments?
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You’ll find helpful and informative articles about construction technology on this page.
Over the years, advancements in technology have permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives and changed the way we work. The construction industry is no different. Construction technology is a broad topic, and there are many subtopics that you can explore. Most commonly, we’re seeing more construction companies implementing technology in ways that improve communication, coordination, bookkeeping, general organization, and much more. Examples of this could been seen in the forms of paperless software like Quickbooks and communication apps like Slack to something more hands on like eRecording documents and using drones to survey a construction site.
The bottom line is this: technology will only continue to evolve, and it’s best to hop on the wagon before you’re behind the curve. If you need help with construction technology, you can browse the articles below to learn how to use construction technology to get paid and streamline your business. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for on our blog, check out the Expert Center to get advice from construction attorneys.
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Can you email construction notices? US District Court says yes.
Notices are an important aspect of the construction industry, and crucial to a successful construction project. Sometimes the contract requires notice. In most states, contractors and suppliers send notice to...
In Construction, Transparency is Key to Getting Paid On Time and Delivering Projects Under Budget
No matter how hard contractors try to avoid this situation, the reality is, construction payments are slow. According to the 2019 National Construction Payments Report, about half of all U.S....
How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technology
If you're reading this, then chances are you are somehow involved in the construction industry which is not necessarily known for its early adoption of new (any?) technology. Sure, construction...
Simplifile and e-Recording Services: Benefits and Limitations
One of the conveniences of technology is the ability to accomplish things in a shorter amount of time than it would take to do the same task in an “analogue” fashion;...
What Is Integrated Project Delivery?
Productivity and efficiency are essential for a successful construction project. Recent studies have shown that productivity on construction projects has been steadily declining year after year. The Integrated Project Delivery...
Speeding Up Customer Payments with Technology
Does this sound familiar? A new project comes up and you go to visit the client. After some discussion and gathering requirements, you write up an estimate for the work....