Cloud-Based Construction Estimating Software: The Easiest Way to Estimate
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 20, 2023
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.
Getting Started With Project Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 5, 2017
You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Implementing a new construction software is no different.
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5 Reasons Why You Need Construction Management Software
Lets Build
APRIL 21, 2022
Managing a construction project isn’t easy. From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. It’s no wonder 68% of construction firms are using software as of 2019.
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What Is Agile Project Management?
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
What Is Agile Project Management? Agile project management is a continual way to organize and guide the business way that cracks it down into lesser cycles called run or repeat. As in agile software improvement, a repeat refers to a […]
Are You Still Using Spreadsheets for Project Management?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 18, 2018
To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. For project management specifically, 46.1 If you’re still managing projects with spreadsheets, it might be time for a change.
Benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Here are just a few of the many benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data that drive best value JOC Programs for public sector real property owners and their service partners. Why pay for a third party “JOC project manager” when you don’t need one?
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Why Construction Scheduling Software is More Efficient
Lets Build
MARCH 1, 2022
Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software. Eliminate surprises.
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Why Are Contractors Using Fewer Software Applications?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 24, 2018
The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. The 2017 report includes many insights about software use in our industry. percent of respondents—the largest group—reported only using two software applications.
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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
HardHatChat
MARCH 4, 2019
Embrace your contractor’s project management technology. Today, all sophisticated construction firms use some type of project management software to run their jobs. That means fewer questions, fewer surprises, and fewer of the changes that inevitably lead to delays.
Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers
Fieldwire
AUGUST 6, 2023
In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.
What to Look for in Construction Design Software
Lets Build
JULY 15, 2022
Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions.
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LEAN Project Management for Best Value Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MAY 14, 2019
Building in Cloud OpenJOC(TM) 4BT-PE is an innovative collaborative software solution that successfully integrates proven LEAN project management and construction project delivery processes. Contact us to see how we can assist your organization. contact-form].
Why Some Great Employees Fail to Launch
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 23, 2023
Why Some Great Employees Fail to Launch ccapoccia Mon, 01/23/2023 - 15:16 A leader of a construction organization once said, “I hired a senior project manager. This manager had an amazing pedigree. Worked for amazing organizations prior to mine. Trained in all the best systems and software on the market.
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How Mobile Project Management Can Improve Jobsite Efficiency
Lets Build
APRIL 21, 2017
Construction sites are infinitely complicated places that require multiple projects working at once to deliver the project on time and under budget. Mobile project management software gains its mobility and ease of use by living in the cloud. No longer are project managers tied to desktops and printouts.
FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process.
Staying organized and tracking progress efficiently with Fieldwire
Fieldwire
AUGUST 14, 2023
Pierce Junker, Quality Control Inspector at High Speed Rail Joint Venture, along with Michael Huff, Director of Project Management at Dean Snyder Construction shared their Fieldwire use cases with the audience. They see tremendous improvement in tracking progress: “And it’s really changed how we track our work…and now it’s really easy.”
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Construction Cost Estimating Software
Job Order Contracting
MAY 25, 2017
Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! Construction Cost Estimating Software . Organized by Masterformat. So much more … 10-day Trial to Qualified Organizations… [contact-form]. Create favorites.
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100 8 Benefits of Using Web-Based Software in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2017
Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Below are eight benefits to using web-based software, which keeps you and your crews flexible, accurate, and efficient.
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Job Order Contracting Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included.
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A 6-step Guide to Improving Your Preventive Maintenance Program
Construction Marketing
MAY 2, 2024
Without it, you will experience many failures and downtimes that can cost your organization up to millions of dollars. If you’re a maintenance manager working in a highly reactive working environment, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your Preventive Maintenance Program, right? But it can be difficult and overwhelming.
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5 Ways to Tell if Your Construction Software is Breaking Your Heart — and How to Move On
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
That’s exactly how we feel when we see construction companies stuck in bad relationships with construction software providers. You may be in a toxic relationship with your construction software provider if…. The software looks, feels and functions the same way it did in 1990. Don’t fall for false integration promises any longer.
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The Main Benefits Of Construction Management Software
Lets Build
AUGUST 3, 2017
From sales management techniques to accounting software, we have digitized and automated our work to a level where we require very less man power. With a large construction project taking years to complete, digitizing a few processes, might get the work done faster and better. are solved with construction software.
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Meet the Insider: Ellery Miles, Digital Project Manager, DBM Vircon
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 14, 2023
But without collaboration in construction, projects are less likely to finish on time or within budget. Therefore, it’s more critical than ever in today’s modern building environment to de-silo organizations and ensure interdisciplinary communication. That’s where people like Ellery Miles come in.
5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software
Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2021
5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning.
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52 How to Connect Your Entire Project Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.
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Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. The easy way to keep all your current building and project information at your fingertips. Document Management. Capabilities.
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Why Projects Fail
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail. CHANGE MANAGEMENT. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.
How to Implement Construction Software in Your Business
Lets Build
MAY 26, 2017
That’s why it’s critical to start endorsing the use of construction software as a step forward towards the modernisation of the construction industry. Challenges for Implementing Construction Software. Using construction software they would be completely redundant and save on the overhead wages bill. Conflict of interest.
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Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
With Spectrum ® Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software, master your purchasing costs and simplify inventory controls. Spectrum purchasing construction software gives you the ability to: Create purchase orders. Manage open commitments and their impact to job profitability. Project Management.
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Better Project Management through Better Communication
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2012
Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it?
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.
5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2023
It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.
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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.
The Construction Software Toolbox Part 1: Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. But just as each tool in a toolbox has a specific purpose, it’s important for contractors to find and use the construction software component that’s “best of breed” for the task at hand.
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Learning Opportunities by Role at Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 User Conference
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 26, 2018
Construction companies are complex, living, breathing organizations. It takes a variety of construction professionals in specialized roles to complete any project. These learning opportunities are designed to be relevant to your role within your construction organization. For Service, Field and Operations Management.
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Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? Reflex ERP.
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Want to Win More Work? Start with Effective Project Management [Webinar]
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 29, 2022
Favorable construction outcomes are rooted in strong project management practices. When teams can stay on top of multiple project components—including timelines, scheduling, budget, and client relationships—they’re much more likely to deliver successful projects. Project management processes have come a long way? .
Living in a Materials World
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 7, 2019
Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.
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232 How to Successfully Integrate Construction Accounting and Operations
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2018
It’s no secret, though, that many contractors rely on spreadsheets for workflows like accounting, project management, scheduling and estimating. percent of them still use spreadsheets for construction project management. The Challenge of Disconnected Construction Software. Modern Tools for Effective Integration.
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Construction Estimating Made Easy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 11, 2017
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.
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Project Management Trends: 2018 Topics to Watch
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 2, 2018
And yet, we had some significant shifts this year, most notably PMI releasing the sixth edition of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” ( PMBOK® Guide ), alongside the Agile Practice Guide. Here are five trends that project managers should be watching out for in 2018. But let’s look forward.
Keep it Simple, Stupid
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 9, 2019
Managing construction projects is hard enough without the additional burden of wrangling reams of paperwork or trying to get multiple software programs talking to each other. That said, far too many contractors today are still conducting operations with outdated software and/or manual processes.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Jonathan Mabe, Assistant Project Manager, Eckardt Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 27, 2021
Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group. In our latest Behind the Build interview, Jonathan recounts his experience in overcoming unexpected challenges when a project he was working on faced extreme weather conditions and pandemic-related issues. .
Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. Latest Integrations for Autodesk Aiprentice's Artifact is a powerful search engine that allows teams to find relevant files, views, assets, and metadta from their completed and ongoing projects.
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