Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency.

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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.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 5, 2025

Immediate Application of Knowledge An online MBA in Construction Management isnt just about theoryit provides practical skills that can be applied in real time. Professionals learn about budgeting, risk management, contract negotiation, and leadership strategies while actively managing projects.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? Stay on budget. The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018. If there’s one role touching virtually all aspects of construction operations, it’s the project manager. We’ve created a special track just for you — the project management and operations professional. 15-18 in Portland, OR).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. You ensure everything runs seamlessly.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. You can’t manage a project well without effective communication.

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Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Proactive cost control Owners and teams can identify trends, adjust scope, and manage risks effectively. Conclusion: Relying on national cost data plus a location factor creates systemic cost visibility and management failures , leading to 30%-40% errors, increased change orders, and loss of cost control. Recent events (e.g.,

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Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

There is a number of parameters that you should think about and an efficient management of the risk is surely necessary. However, there is no recipe for someone to follow in order to be certain for the success of the project. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Inappropriate project delivery team.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget. Develop a Detailed Plan A detailed plan is the foundation of any successful construction project.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, certifications in safety procedures and project management can further increase earning potential. Workers with significant experience are often in demand for high-profile projects, leading to higher pay. Type of Construction Work Different types of construction projects also affect pay rates.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

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Lets Build

JUNE 24, 2021

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

As a subcontractor, you’re often at the mercy of the general contractors you work with and are required to use their project management tools. Without your own project management solution, you’re operating at a huge disadvantage and putting your business at risk.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. Overbooked crew.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. Project Management.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. This is why, at the end of the day, leadership and organizational leadership are the primary cause of endemic project failure.

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Jobsite with Procore

JUNE 8, 2022

Some of the biggest construction issues arise from a lack of visibility of potential budget and project risks. Many projects also suffer from communication issues among stakeholders.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

Everyone working on a project has the goal of delivering it on time and within budget, but few team members feel this quite as keenly as construction project managers. . As the project manager, you’re tasked with overseeing and facilitating the several moving parts of a project.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. However, it has been worth the effort to develop a thorough vetting process and understanding of what works best for our clients and the type of projects we manage.

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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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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget.

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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? Reduce Risk.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Risk management.

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HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. The best way to hedge against rising construction costs during a project is to lower the risk of unplanned change.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Budgeting is a critical component that requires careful planning and foresight. One essential aspect of construction budgeting is the inclusion of a contingency. For more insights into construction budgeting strategies, you might want to check out Buildertrend’s blog on construction contingencies.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This means having the right mix of engineers, architects, surveyors and project managers that know how to handle your unique project. Effective Management Practices Running this business means managing all sorts of employees, projects, equipment and more.

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