This week on the site
Writing RFIs That Designers Actually Answer Fast
An RFI sitting unanswered for three weeks is almost always a problem with how the RFI was written. Here's how to write requests that surface the question, attach the relevant context, and get answered without three rounds of clarification.
Field Tablets in 2026: iPad vs Surface vs Ruggedized Android
Daily Reports: What GCs Should Be Capturing (and What Most Miss)
Builder's Risk and Contractor GL Premiums Mid-2026: Why They're Rising and How to Absorb It
The 3-Week Lookahead That Actually Drives the Schedule (Not the Wall)
More from the site
Cordless Impact Drivers Showdown: Milwaukee M18 FUEL vs DeWalt 20V Max XR vs Makita 18V LXT
A no-marketing comparison of the three cordless impact drivers most commonly found on commercial jobsites in 2026. Torque, runtime, durability, ecosystem lock-in, and what actually matters when you're buying for a crew.
The Construction Events Florida GCs Should Still Hit in 2026
Not all events are worth your time. Here’s where Florida builders should still show up in 2026 to find real opportunities, suppliers, and conversations that matter.
Electrical Rough-In Coordination: What GCs Need Before Drywall
Electrical rough-in is one of the highest-risk phases for coordination failures on multi-trade projects. Here's what needs to happen — and what needs to be documented — before drywall goes up.
What's Really Happening in U.S. Construction Right Now (Spring 2026)
Labor shortages, tariff pressures, data center booms, and immigration policy changes are reshaping the construction industry in 2026. Here's what GCs and specialty contractors need to know.
OSHA's Multi-Employer Citation Policy: What Every GC Needs to Know
As a general contractor, you can be cited by OSHA for hazards created by your subcontractors — even if your own workers weren't at risk. Here's how the multi-employer policy works and how to protect yourself.
Procore vs. Buildertrend vs. Fieldwire: Field-Tested Comparison
A no-marketing comparison of the three most-used construction management platforms for GCs and specialty contractors. What each one does well, where each one falls short, and how to choose.
How GCs Catch Scope Gaps Before They Become Change Orders
Scope gaps between the GC and subcontractors are one of the most common sources of disputes, delays, and unexpected costs on construction projects. Here's how to identify them early and resolve them before they become problems.
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