Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 24, 2014

We asked this question a few years ago at a seminar attended by 40 project managers from public works agencies. Yet when firms promote technical people to become project managers, technical proficiency is often their number one consideration. By Dave Burstein, P.E.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. In many cases, though, this person isn’t involved in the process of setting that budget. In cases like this, management may need to rethink the way the company holds people accountable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction management software can assist in the research and logging of the proper materials , keeping a job in line with the specificity of an owner’s needs. Not any longer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Walk us through your career and what led you to become an Assistant Project Manager. So I got a job as a project engineer in the service department.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

Modern software ensures real-time and accurate data to better estimate projects, stick to budgets and timelines and maximize performance and profitability. Intuitive software and mobile technologies are mitigating project and safety risks, reducing costs and reducing project management headaches.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Construction managers have to keep their eyes and ears open while being on their feet all day long to manage the crowd. Project managers tell us that they spend 40% of their time on site day after day attending meetings, making phone calls, and writing reports.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

Knowing what’s happening on the field at all times is one of the main keys to regaining control over your project and avoiding time-consuming claims. Furthermore, by centralising all project communication you can considerably reduce admin workload. Bigger focus on quality and safety. But what do we mean by integrated planning?

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

To make matters worse, 99% of the respondents highlighted the fact that they had to go back to past projects and recover important information shared via email. But now it’s time to dig a little deeper into the different ways emails can fail your project and prevent you and your team from delivering on time and on budget.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Weather conditions can tremendously affect the progress of a construction project. For that reason, weather alerts are vital for the industry both in terms of budgeting and safety. However, many construction managers or contractors are still considering weather alert systems as a luxury.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The new normality that was violently introduced not only to our industry but also to our societies, due to COVID-19, calls for a new approach around project management. Reworks can consume between 7% to 15% of the total budget in new construction. But it shouldn’t be like that. Source: McKinsey & Company.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

As force majeures are as defined unforeseen, the best way to deal with them is to prepare for any worst case situation. Before starting your project, you should communicate with all project stakeholders the general plan and schedule including your preparation plans and clauses dealing with specific situations that may arise.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

A position is vacant for senior project manager in Melbourne, Australia. The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Make communication efficiently with all the stakeholders of the project.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Staying on track with each team’s progress at every stage is a never-ending mission for every project manager and site foreman out there. Regardless of the type or size of your project, you always need to have a full overview of the progress made on site and communicate critical issues in an efficient and effective way.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2017

One problem that all construction managers , contractors and professional construction clients have to deal with is getting a full, realistic overview of a construction project without spending a lot of time chasing all the information. You get a full overview of your portfolio and all the on-going sub-projects.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2018

People, materials, and equipment are constantly moving in different directions as you manage your projects. But contractors also have to deal with a mountain of data relevant to managing the business operations to ensure construction projects are completed on time and on budget.

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Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

A change order is additional work or work omitted from the original construction plan, which completely changes the original contract amount and can have a direct effect on the project completion date. It may also compel the contractor or project manager to tackle crucial changes to the ongoing construction project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 2, 2021

Jonathan Wheeler, Project Manager at Fullmer Construction , is one leader in the construction industry who is leveraging the benefits of advanced technology to improve processes and productivity. . Walk us through your career and what led you to become a project manager. It’s a tug-of-war.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. But when underlying project revenue and cost forecasts are inaccurate, even the largest company can tap out its cash reserves, resulting in a failure to meet payroll payments, supplier payments, subcontractor commitments and service payment obligations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

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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. Take out new Project and Cost Master Class.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Rider Hunt, provider of a complete range of consultancy services along with Project/ Programme Management, Contract Administration, Employer''s Agent, Quantity Surveying, and other Client and Contractor-side roles, is seeking Quantity Surveyors and Client-side Project Managers for its Manchester (Bury) office.

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Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

There is a plethora of risks when you are putting together a construction project. All these different hazards can be divided to the following categories: Project Management Risks. Anything that has to do with the proper management of the project is part of our first category. Types of risk in construction.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 19, 2016

Project management requires the knowledge & expertise of the project team members involving the project manager , use of tools and techniques accessible to make sure that the assigned tasks are accomplished in a perfect manner. Will he/she be able to deliver on the project goals and on stipulated timeframe?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. In an effort to increase your profit margin, it’s imperative to accurately estimate labor hours, budgets, and costs without wasting time or money. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. There are two robust and proven LEAN Construction methods: Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning. Project Management. Document management. Click To Tweet.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

That’s why you want to align teams, costs, and expectations early on; all stakeholders must be on the same page from the outset of the project, including the earliest design phases. You can help avoid these unnecessary costs during construction by better connecting the office to the field with project management software.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2017

Incorporating software in construction projects keeps track of mid-project changes and encourages trouble-free management of processes. Making customers and teams more approachable, signing contracts and closing deals become simple when it’s digitized. Organized Project. Work Allocation.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

On the accounting side, AP can quickly review pending orders and make notes in real-time, rather than circling back to ask a worker or a project manager for the context of an order placed months ago. Approvers receive notifications any time a requisition comes in, and they can check that PO against what’s still available in the budget.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

For a comprehensive overview of construction project management phases, including spec breaking, visit Jonas Construction’s blog. Cost Management One of the primary reasons for spec breaking is cost management. If the original specs are too expensive, adjustments may be made to fit the project budget.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning. Multiple Projects at Once. Project Management.

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