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Assignar is now ISO 27001 certified. Here’s what an independently audited security standard means for the construction businesses — and the finance, IT, and security teams — that rely on us.

Discover how construction companies are revolutionizing their financial operations through digital invoicing solutions that streamline payment processes, improve cash flow, and provide unprecedented visibility into project finances.

Contractors are feeling the squeeze—rising costs, fewer projects, and tighter competition. This guide breaks down what’s driving the slowdown and shares 7 actionable strategies to help you stand out, win more bids, and build resilience in today’s tough construction market.

The new federal budget in Australia brings key changes for the construction industry, including increased infrastructure spending and new taxation policies. With the 2025 election, these shifts are set to influence investment and development strategies nationwide. Explore how to prepare for the future.

The busy season is almost here—are you prepared to turn the rush into rewards? From beating the heat to staying organized on the jobsite, discover practical tips and grab your free Busy Season Readiness Checklist to keep operations running smoothly and profitably all season long.

Discover how Assignar helps contractors stay on track during weather disruptions. From reshuffling schedules to enhancing communication, Assignar ensures your projects remain safe, efficient, and successful—no matter the forecast.

Learn how tech is transforming safety, compliance, and workforce efficiency—featuring real-world success from Yambuk Labour & Traffic Solutions. Get practical insights to boost your traffic ops and meet today’s infrastructure demands.

Trust is the foundation of successful construction projects. Join Assignar’s webinar with global trust expert, David Horsager to discover the tools he has developed to lead better, grow faster, and actively build trust. He will also discuss how trust impacts efficiency, collaboration, and project success. The webinar takes place on February 12th (US/Canada) and February 13th (Australia/New Zealand). Register now!

Discover key insights from the NUCA Safety & Damage Prevention Conference, including proactive risk management, the power of documentation, immersive safety education, and strategies to engage and train the next generation of utility professionals.

Discover key insights on change management in construction from a NUCA webinar sponsored by Assignar. Learn how experts like Nikki Morrison, Carl Lyles, and Sheila Sharma discuss overcoming challenges, building a change-ready culture, and leveraging technology to drive productivity and efficiency in construction. Explore actionable strategies to embrace change, improve communication, and enhance decision-making with tools like Assignar’s platform.

Learn how to choose the right construction operations software to meet your business goals. This guide and free Buyer Checklist help you evaluate solutions, minimize risks, and make confident decisions to improve workflows and boost profitability.

Learn what toolbox talks are, why they’re crucial for keeping your team safe and informed on the job site, and how to make them effective. Get practical tips and access our free Toolbox Talk Template to simplify safety meetings, ensure compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.

Discover the top cash flow mistakes that could hurt your construction business and learn how to avoid them. Improve your cash flow management and keep your business thriving with these expert tips. Download Assignar’s free checklist to ensure steady cash flow and long-term success!

Explore the essential differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in construction projects with Assignar’s guide. Learn how each plays a unique role in maintaining standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting successful project outcomes. This article covers strategies to enhance QA and QC in construction using Assignar’s software, helping firms streamline quality management processes.

Discover how Assignar earned a spot in Construction Executive’s 2024 list of Top Construction Technology Firms. Learn more about this recognition and how Assignar’s innovative solutions continue to shape the future of construction management.

From flexible scheduling to AI-powered insights, Assignar’s October 2024 release is packed with exciting enhancements. Learn how to quickly adjust shift times, share job notes with attachments, streamline payroll with custom time codes, and give your team more mobile access—all designed to make managing your workforce easier than ever.

Staying ahead means leveraging every tool at your disposal. One of the most effective strategies is integrating your construction operations software with your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Today we reflect back on a decade of helping teams build more. And we’re so excited for what’s ahead too!

Waiting for invoices to learn the status of a job? Our new progress tracking capability can help! Learn about the suite of features that helps you track work from job planned to job finished.

Oregon OSHA’s 2024 Annual Performance Plan: A Roadmap for Reducing Workplace Safety Risks and Ensuring Compliance Oregon OSHA’s 2024 Annual Performance Plan…

Spending too much time sorting through form data? The new Forms Analyzer will make it easier than ever to find what you need. Plus, manage leave, track overlapping activities, and link cost codes to activities.

You’ve been asking for it, and offline mode is finally here! Our newest updates allow you to submit time even when there’s no signal, search for workers and equipment based on availability, and integrate with MYOB Advanced.

In this expert construction guide, we’ll explore the bumps on the road toward digitization, tech fixes to your challenges, the first step to implementation — and 3 examples from companies leading the charge.

If you liked our time-tracking updates last quarter, you’ll love what we have in store in this one!

Learn about the revamped Site Diary, which lets you fill out timesheets for a whole crew in under a minute. Plus, we’ve made rescheduling easy and added Sage Intacct to the Integrations Hub!

In the construction industry, implementing new technology is uniquely challenging. You have different project types, workers in multiple locations and slim margins. To make it easier on you and your team and encourage adoption, try the following tips.

When you started in construction, did you think you’d spend this much time worrying about time?

Tracking. Collecting. Managing. Reporting. Auditing.

Time tracking in any business is no joke, but doing it in construction in California is doubly difficult. California has the country’s strictest wage and hour laws—and the penalties to match.

Instead, manage subcontractors at scale (and save hundreds of hours) by streamlining your processes with data.

When managing 40–50 field workers (or even 10), capturing information on paper leads to even more challenges than it solves. It takes longer to enter data. You’re more likely to make errors. And finding that data after it’s been recorded? That could take weeks.

Instead, manage subcontractors at scale (and save hundreds of hours) by streamlining your processes with data.

You can’t take shortcuts on the job, but you can minimize administrative tasks and maximize time in the field with the right tools and technology. To optimize your time, the solutions you use must be able to work well together.

Here are the most powerful integrations to transform your tech stack and improve your operational efficiency.

Supply chain struggles converged during the pandemic. While it seemed like issues like these would be short-lived, we’re still dealing with them three years later.

Prices have notably gone up as well. Between materials shortages, weather-related disruptions, transportation struggles, fuel prices and inflation, you’re fighting against a lot of forces working against you.

So instead of weathering the problem, let’s look at what you can do to conquer it.

Construction margins are taking a hit due to the problems we know and the new ones arising. The labor shortage, rising material costs and variable fuel costs make it harder to quote projects. Between the time you bid on your project and when you start work, prices have risen.

This volatility means there’s no room for mistakes. So what’s the answer?

While we’re no fortune-tellers, we spoke with Assignar CEO and Co-Founder Sean McCreanor and pulled from the top industry reports to identify what you should expect for 2023.

The big takeaway? Things are changing. Quickly. Here are the top trends in the construction industry—and some tips on embracing them to prepare for the coming year.

Yes, whiteboards work. But as the construction industry, and the world, face supply chain hold-ups, retention challenges, and labor shortages—you have less time to waste, smaller margins, and fewer people in the office than before. What if we told you there’s a way to keep the whiteboard workflow while also saving time?

What’s the latest in our feature releases? If you don’t track time with Assignar, the new-and-improved time tracking might get you to. Plus, learn about the new Integrations Hub and how Direct Role Assignment gets you scheduling faster with greater flexibility.

Are you feeling the vacuum effect of labor shortage in the construction industry? You aren’t imagining it, and you’re not alone. This year, 93% of construction firms report they have open positions they’re trying to fill, and 91% of those firms are struggling to fill them, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Success in Australia Prompts Leading Construction Technology Provider to Expand Footprint to Europe. DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assignar, the global leader in cloud-based construction…

We’ve made it even easier to bring your operations online, schedule confidently, and understand how your business in a new way.

Leading Construction Technology Provider Achieves Rigorous Certification for Security and Privacy Compliance. DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assignar, the global leader in cloud-based construction operations,…

We know that communication is key in the field. Teams must be assured that they are working with the latest information, so…

In Part 1 of this series, we outlined the basics of cost management and its overall impact on your business, from resource…

The average pre-tax net profit for subcontractors is between 2.2 to 3.5 percent, according to the Construction Financial Management Association. Because there…

Material shortages have put many construction companies around the world in a somewhat perilous position. Unfortunately, things do not look likely to…

Construction contractors are expected to stay on top of each project they take on without losing sight of the details involved. Staying organized is an absolute necessity for contractors.

After a tough couple of years, the construction industry is expected to come back strong in 2022. The pandemic brought some silver…

Successful construction contractors constantly find ways to improve their work, this leads to lower costs, which translates into higher profits and more…

Western Australia’s civil construction industry is feeling the pinch after over a year of COVID international and inter-state worker restrictions. According to…

Predictive analytics uses: Data mining, Predictive modeling, Machine learning. This helps analyze current and historical information to predict future events. It provides…

Construction project managers and company executives need data from multiple sources to see the big picture and assess the health of their…

Construction companies rely on data to inform decisions that lead to business growth and expansion. Having data available at a moment’s notice…

Every construction project yields data that can be used to improve a company’s performance. The key is knowing what data to gather…

Based in the Riverland of South Australia, YES Group had its origins in high voltage where their founder Mark Yates grew the…

Successful construction contractors constantly find ways to improve their work, this leads to lower costs, which translates into higher profits and more…

Queensland’s 2021-22 Budget includes a massive $27.5 billion, four-year road and transport investment plan. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Mark Bailey…

17.9 billion in infrastructure spend has been committed over the next 4 years by the South Australian Government. This record amount was…

The construction industry is one of the largest in the world and yet, despite the year-on-year, multi-billion dollar investments from governments and…

As National Road Safety Week comes to an end the message remains clear, we all play a crucial role in ensuring that…

On Tuesday the 25th of May, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 2021 was introduced to the Western Australian…

The Civil Contractors Federation of New South Wales (CCF NSW) continues to be a fierce advocate, voice and ally of the civil…

In consultation with the State Recovery Advisory Group (inclusive of representatives from business, industry, not-for-profit organisations, UnionsWA, the public sector, local government…

Western Australia’s civil construction industry peak body has congratulated the McGowan Government on being returned and called on it to prioritise procurement…

Challenges in the construction industry like shrinking margins and the gap in skilled workers is making collecting and accessing data needed to…

We don’t have to tell you that paper is still king in the construction industry. It’s understandable to some extent, as many…

The best contractors and field crews cannot operate without having a strong back-office set-up. Amidst a major recession and with the threat…

The construction industry offers extraordinary employment opportunities for a global workforce. As a significant contributor to our nation’s economy, the main concern…

COVID-19 disrupted the business sector on a massive scale, forcing owners and managers to cut costs and operate lean. Working efficiently while…

Despite its designation as an essential service during the lockdown period, the Australian construction industry is predicted to contract by 5.7% in…

Step 1: Start with the end in mind. Often companies have several systems and legacy systems which do not talk to each…

The state’s budget has allotted $986 million to new water infrastructure works for the state across 4 years. Under this budget maintenance,…