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…
More Creativity, less Admin: 51 Apps and Tools that will Save you Time
Administration tasks are an essential part of running your architecture or construction business. Without a smooth process; mistakes will be made, things will be forgotten, clients will get confused and irritated, and you could risk making big financial or legal…
10 Quotes from Susan Cain’s Quiet to Inspire Introverted Architects
Architects are people who have the ability to blend art and analytics beautifully. They are great at understanding the needs of others and constructing spaces that can impact the personal lives of the people who live in them, as well…
8 Next-level Time Tracking Apps Specifically for Architects and Contractors
Finding tools that can help free up your time will create more space for you to focus on the creative side of your business—instead of logging in endless timesheets and expenses, or sending and chasing up invoices, you should try…
The Building Blocks of a Professional Punch List Report
Let’s start with a small recap: What exactly is a punch list? As we explained in a previous blog post: “A construction punch list (or snag list) is a list of items that need to be completed to comply with…
17 Free Construction Apps You Need to Download Right Now
You’ve got a smartphone, and have probably ventured at least once or twice into the magnificent quagmire of Apple’s App Store or the Google Play Store, which have literally millions of apps. Figuring out which ones are going to work…
Here’s why you should be taking LOTS of pictures of your construction projects – and some tips on how to do it efficiently
A few weeks ago, I overheard a contractor telling his team why he insists on taking photos daily on site. He was explaining to the team why it was crucial to take pictures before and after any type of work….
A Guide to Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Your Architecture or Contracting Business
What would you do if you had more time? Would you enjoy your work more if you didn’t have to do administrative tasks any more? Have you ever thought of hiring outside help? As someone who has used a VA…
How Virtual Assistants Can Save Time and Help Grow Your Architecture or Contracting Business
Virtual assistants are contractors and freelancers who work remotely. They can take several online jobs—from organizing your calendar, to answering potential clients queries, to writing blog articles, and posting on social media. They can either have a specialized skill set…
Inbound Marketing 101: How Architects and Contractors can Gain New Leads While Spending Less Money
We need to talk about marketing. I know that as a small to medium-sized architecture firm, it is probably not the first thing on your to-do list. With a dozen other things that take precedent, like working on projects and…
