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The 7 Essential Features of Preconstruction Software

Diving into the must-haves when vetting different preconstruction software

Edward Gonzalez

August 10, 2024

Learnables

Construction CRM: The Comprehensive Guide

What CRM is, why it’s vital for construction, and how using CRM effectively is guaranteed to help your business

Edward Gonzalez

August 3, 2024

Learnables

Preconstruction Software: The Comprehensive Guide

What preconstruction software is, why it matters, and how to pick the best option

Edward Gonzalez

July 9, 2024

Industry News

Let's Huddle: Jeffrey Forrest Jr. of WPC

Chatting business development, technology, and all things construction with WPC's Director of Business Development, Jeffrey Forrest Jr.

Michael Sullivan

May 24, 2024

Learnables

Workforce Forecasting: The Comprehensive Guide

What workforce forecasting is, how it's done properly, and why it matters in construction

Edward Gonzalez

February 8, 2024

Product

On the Go: 5 reasons to use Buildr’s mobile app

Because precon doesn’t only happen in the office.

Michael Sullivan

February 6, 2024

Learnables

The 8 Best General Contractor Software

The most useful general contractor software categories and our unbiased picks for each

Caleb Taylor

January 24, 2024

Product

Business Insights: Building a more informed future during preconstruction

Product updates include win-rate analytics, profit tracking, and lost opportunity reporting

Edward Gonzalez

January 24, 2024

Learnables

How to calculate workforce utilization rate

Utilization's effect on project execution and when over-utilizing can be necessary for your company

Michael Sullivan

December 22, 2023

Learnables

4 Steps to Success: Business Development for General Contractors

An exhaustive business development strategy guide for general contractors

Edward Gonzalez

December 7, 2023

Learnables

Workforce Utilization 101: The key to longevity for general contractors

Workforce utilization is tracked in most industries, but less so in construction where it's especially important

Edward Gonzalez

November 1, 2023

Product

Combining CRM with Workforce Planning: Redefining Preconstruction Excellence

Refreshed mindsets and new tools point to a more united preconstruction.

Caleb Taylor

October 17, 2023

Learnables

LinkedIn for General Contractors: The Comprehensive Guide

Posting and engagement tips for LinkedIn—the most valuable social media for General Contractors

Edward Gonzalez

September 29, 2023

Customer Story

G.W. Mitchell raises the bar for customer relationships by investing in Buildr

San Antonio-based general contractor G.W. Mitchell Construction adopts Buildr as their preconstruction platform

Michael Sullivan

September 27, 2023

Industry News

First-timers Guide to Attending Procore Groundbreak

Tips, strategies, and things to look out for at construction's premiere conference

Michael Sullivan

August 24, 2023

Learnables

CRM vs. Spreadsheets: The Benefits of Upgrading for General Contractors

Is it worth leveling up your customer relationship management process? Let's dive in

Michael Sullivan

August 5, 2023

Learnables

The 7 Essential Features of Construction CRM

Unified data, forecasting, workflow automation, and more—the most important features of a construction CRM

Edward Gonzalez

August 2, 2023

Customer Story

Mint Construction doubles its construction volume by empowering its people with the right tools

The Utah-based general contractor adopts Buildr, making strides in collaboration, workforce planning, and client management

Michael Sullivan

July 11, 2023

Learnables

Evidence of a Toxic Workplace: 7 Things to Keep an Eye Out For

As the saying goes: a happy worklife equals a happy life

Michael Sullivan

July 8, 2023

Learnables

Why SEO software is a marketing must-have in construction

Some reasons why you might want to consider adopting a helpful SEO tool

Michael Sullivan

June 23, 2023

Learnables

Construction Conference Tips: Sessions & Happy Hours

Some more strategies to get the most of out of construction conferences

Caleb Taylor

June 2, 2023

Learnables

Construction Conference Networking Tips

A helpful guide for general contractors looking to make a good impression

Caleb Taylor

May 27, 2023

Learnables

Social Media Best Practices for General Contractors

Which platforms are best for an oft-overlooked form of business development

Michael Sullivan

May 19, 2023

Learnables

The Importance of Innovators in Construction Business Development

Why innovators are the lifeline of both general contractors and emerging construction tech

Michael Sullivan

May 11, 2023

Learnables

5 SEO Tips for General Contractors

A beginner's guide to getting the ball rolling on building a lead-generating web presence

Michael Sullivan

April 5, 2023

Product

Introducing: Buildr Collaboration

Product updates include Mentions, Notifications, Subscriptions, and Advanced Text Editing

Edward Gonzalez

March 30, 2023

Learnables

Why General Contractors Should Develop a Strong Reputation Internally

Internal business development can be just as vital as external

Caleb Taylor

March 29, 2023

Learnables

Go/No Go in Construction: 3 Tips to Save Time & Capital

Having a sound strategy on Go/No Go decisions is what sets general contractors apart

Caleb Taylor

February 23, 2023

Learnables

The Future of AI in Construction

A look at where construction is now with AI and we're we're headed

Michael Sullivan

February 16, 2023

Learnables

CRM in Construction: Maximizing the ROI of your CRM as a general contractor

The major ways GCs can get their bang for the buck from their CRM software

Edward Gonzalez

January 19, 2023

Learnables

The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT in Construction

OpenAI's new tool is on the tip of everyone's tongues, but does it translate to construction?

Michael Sullivan

January 8, 2023

Learnables

Construction Workforce Management: An Introductory Guide

What construction workforce management is and how to execute it well

Caleb Taylor

December 9, 2022

Learnables

Construction Revenue Forecasting: the construction cash flow quick-start guide

5 steps for general contractors to accurately forecast their revenue

Edward Gonzalez

November 23, 2022

Customer Story

How ANDRES Construction leverages Buildr to level up their business development

ANDRES selects Buildr for business development and preconstruction

Michael Sullivan

September 1, 2022

Learnables

Successful Project Closeout: The Comprehensive Guide

What project closeout is, why it's important, and how to execute it well

Edward Gonzalez

March 10, 2022

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