Construction planning and scheduling can be complex tasks to take on. There are so many moving parts to schedule that it can be a challenge and people can deal with obstacles. Some of these most common obstacles are: Poor Communication: Poor communication in the...

Project management in the construction industry is so important, so having a tool that can help you keep organized can help greatly. There are plenty of tools on the market, but here are 4 that could help you! 1.Buildertrend This tool is used amongst a variety of...

Have you been on the hunt for the best business or project management book? Check out these 3 PM) books when you’re looking for something to read in your spare time! 1.Collaboration Tools for Project Managers There are so many collaboration tools on the market that it...

The design build process is a delivery system being used in the construction industry that starts in the design stage all the way to the build stage. Each stage in this process is completed by one firm, which makes it a much more smooth process for the client. The...

At Argue Construction, a general contractor of a project is there to select and manage subcontractors through to completion. We want to provide our clients with their project that has kept on budget and timeline.  A general contractor takes care of all the day to day...

When it comes to the efficiency and productivity of your construction project, some things are impossible to predict, and out of your control. Things like the weather, family emergencies, delays in material deliveries, and other factors could have serious impacts on...

One significant way to measure the success of a commercial construction project (and the company carrying out that project) is the ability of the project to be completed according to schedule. Inability to meet deadlines can be an indication of a company’s lack of...

Every project is different. While every new build follows a certain criteria in a specific order to get the job done properly and efficiently, that same criteria might not apply to the next project, or the one after that. In fact, the process could be so different...

Any construction site is an inherently dangerous environment. Loose cables and wires, broken pieces of discarded wood, nails and screws sticking out of walls- the list goes on. It’s important to take measures to ensure workers are safe from the hazards of a...

The design-build method has become a very popular choice for new construction projects due to its efficiency. By having one design-build entity as opposed to a designer and a contractor working independently from one another, the owner of the project has only one...