Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2024
5 March 2024It’s a time to celebrate diversity, empower women, and highlight their achievements in a traditionally male-dominated field. This blog explores the significance of Women in Construction and offers creative ways to honor and support women in construction.
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Why Civil Construction Companies should consider cost management technology?
21 February 2024Margins are thin. Good workers are in high demand. Spreadsheets are slow and error-prone. In the ever-evolving landscape of civil construction, where every project demands precision, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, the integration of advanced technologies has become imperative.
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Guide to Civil Construction Purchase Orders
25 September 2023Efficient cost management is vital in civil construction. Construction Purchase Orders (POs) act as financial boundaries, ensuring clarity and accountability. Learn why POs are crucial, what elements they should include, and key implementation considerations for a successful procurement process.
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Paper Timesheets to Mobile Timekeeping and Payroll Automation in Civil Construction
30 August 2023Discover how Mobile Timekeeping and Automated Payroll are revolutionising civil construction. Say goodbye to paper timesheets and manual data entry. Embrace the digital transformation for streamlined operations, accurate payroll, and increased productivity.
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Navigating Change: Implementing New Construction Project Management Software in Civil Construction Companies
2 August 2023In civil construction, integrating technology offers great opportunities, but it requires strategic change management to overcome staff resistance. VARICON’s insights ensure successful implementation for enhanced efficiency and project excellence.
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Maximising Cost Efficiency in Civil Construction: A Guide to End-of-Financial-Year Strategies
14 June 2023As the end of the financial year approaches, civil construction companies are gearing up to maximise their cost efficiency and ensure a successful financial outcome. In this blog post, we will delve into valuable strategies and insights that can help construction firms optimise their resources, reduce expenses, and enhance project outcomes during this crucial period.
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5 Best Practices for Tender Management in Civil Construction
14 August 2024Coming off historically high levels of activity, it’s vital for civil contractors to follow best practices, especially in tendering, to boost profitability.
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Do I Need Purchase Orders as a Small Civil Contractor?
2 August 2024In this article we’ll share our experience, industry best practices and pros and cons for managing accounts payable with and without purchase orders for small civil contractors.
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Best Practices for Managing Suppliers in Civil Construction
9 July 2024At Varicon, we know the complexities of supply chain management and the importance of strong supplier relationships. Discover best practices for effectively managing suppliers in civil construction.
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Navigating Civil Construction EBAs in Australia: Making Payroll Management Easy
18 June 2024In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of collaborating with employees and unions on EBAs, streamlining timesheet processes, calculating payroll, and maintaining a thorough audit trail.
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5 Civil Construction Tips to Streamline your Progress claims and Variation claims
6 May 2024Drawing from extensive personal experience in civil construction across various roles, including contractor, asset owner, and superintendent, James, our co-founder, recognised the critical need for a solution to address the challenges surrounding progress claims and variation claims. In this blog, James provides five essential tips for civil construction companies to navigate these issues and ensure fair and prompt payment.
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Major Varicon Product Release: Civil Construction Digital Custom Forms
1 May 2024Are you a construction company interested in improving your operations and efficiency? Some good news for you, Varicon is excited to introduce its new Construction Digital Custom Forms feature, tailored to meet the specific needs of the industry.
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Major Varicon Product Release: Civil Construction Digital Custom Forms
1 May 2024Are you a construction company interested in improving your operations and efficiency? Some good news for you, Varicon is excited to introduce its new Construction Digital Custom Forms feature, tailored to meet the specific needs of the industry.
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Startup Daily covers Varicon’s $2.25M funding round led by Black Nova VC
25 March 2022James Baker was interviewed by Eliot Hastie to talk about Varicon’s recent $2.25M seed round led by Black Nova VC and how Varicon’s cost management platform will help civil construction firms save billions.
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Our Co-founder Wants to “Make a Positive Impact” with Tech
23 February 2022Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Varicon Siddhant (Sid) Shrestha says he hopes his ACS Digital Disruptor award will “inspire” other migrants, international students and ICT professionals.
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Varicon raises $2.25M from industry heavyweights to fight billions in annual construction industry losses
14 February 2022Varicon expands in Australia following $2.25M funding led by Black Nova VC. Notable investors include Aconex founder Leigh Jasper, Artesian Ventures, Andrew Sypkes and notable leaders from the civil construction industries.
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