Here’s why you need to ditch Word and Excel for your Field reports and Punch Lists
Don’t get me wrong; I think both Word and Excel are fantastic tools. They are straightforward to use, inexpensive, and can be helpful for many many tasks. The online versions of Google Docs and Sheets have transformed the way we…
The Building Blocks of a Professional Safety Inspection Report
We all know that drafting safety inspection reports can be a very time-consuming administrative activity: taking notes on site together with pictures, and when you’re back at to office, you still need to write out the notes in Word, transfer…
Why We Work From Home (and Why You Should Consider It)
What if you could: Wake up every morning at a reasonable hour and have breakfast with your family. Bring your kids to school then be at your office, ready for work, only a couple of minutes later (no commuting, no…
Why you should email your colleagues, even if they sit right next to you
Fact 1… For every task or activity you’ve started in your whole life, there is always a warm-up period needed to get “in the zone“. Always, no exception. The “warm-up period” could range anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes before…
Do you Need a Tablet, Smartphone, or Both?
Recently, we published an article about the 6 best smartphones for architects. It spurred a conversation in the office about which was actually better for architects: smartphones or tablets? After a bit of back and forth, we realized, actually, one…
9 Simple Things Architects, Engineers or Contractors Can Do To Boost Their Revenue
Ahoy there! Before ArchiSnapper and SafetySnapper, I ran a service business: we were building custom software and apps for our clients, who were in need of automatisation in their business processes. (BTW: this is how ArchiSnapper was born: a few…
The 6 Best Smartphones for Architects (PLUS 3 super useful accessories )
With the modern advancements of mobile technology, gone are the days when architects are tied to a desktop, laptop, or drafting table to do their job. From presenting designs or site, to taking pictures, sharing updates on social media, drafting…
Best Apps for Contractors – Our Selection for 2019
We use our smartphones for just about everything. From video-chatting with our loved ones when we are out of town, to popping virtual bubble wrap, there are apps for almost every imaginable need…including contracting. Whether you are looking for something…
20 Hilarious Staircase Building Fails
You can never trust stairs. They’re always up to something. Except of course, for when they aren’t and they don’t lead anywhere. This post about the worst stair building fails is inclined to brighten your day. Or maybe, they will…
The Building Blocks of a Professional Daily Site Report
We all know that drafting daily site reports is a time consuming administrative activity. As a result, very often, daily reports are skipped. That’s a shame, because in the end, daily construction reports are all about maintaining quality and managing…
