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. percent of contractors reported using six or more solutions. Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. Five years ago, 22.9

Software 209

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 209

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. The same is true for mechanical contractors. 2) Time & Productivity Management.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

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.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Building/Site/Location Management. Change Order Management. Contract Management. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Credentials/License Management. Subcontractor Management, including MBE/WBE Tracking and Management. Program Management.

Sustainability 229

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 229

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline. Request for Proposal.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. In order to create a seamless experience, we need a connection to our ERP.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2012

A Google search for "Free Construction Change Order Form" will show you roughly 300,000,000 hits and most of them will try to sell you something. This free construction change order form is just that, free! Contractors like you deserve to be wealthy because you bring value to other people's lives!

Change Orders 58

Change Orders Profitability Construction Project Management 58

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Electrical contractors face many challenges when working on project and field management. In order to stay on schedule and within budget, it is necessary to streamline complex processes and planning work into an efficient and user-friendly plan.

Electrical 52

Electrical Contractors Schedule Plans 52

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. .

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Autodesk Virgin Islands 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project.

Software 209

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 209

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. At Englewood, we employ a stable of superintendents who specialize in managing projects on the road.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

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.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Maybe it’s unrealistic to think silos will ever completely go away, but contractors can do some concrete things to encourage people across functions to work together as a team more effectively. First, contractors can take a look at how they operate. Are Your Processes Dividing People?

Project Management 140

Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 140

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Leadership is needed to fully explain the impacts of programmatic changes upon individual project’s scope, budget, schedule for all participants and stakeholders. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

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. Let’s take a look.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

This means more than having a team of trained professionals; you must assign the right workers to the right tasks and ensure your site supervisors clearly understand the project’s quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

This means more than having a team of trained professionals; you must assign the right workers to the right tasks and ensure your site supervisors clearly understand the project’s quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Put your most valuable employees back to work by automating manual change order processes. Despite so many other advancements in the construction industry, the traditional change order process is still one of the biggest headaches in commercial construction. change orders. Rotator Image. Greg Seldon.

Change Orders 349

Change Orders Risk Virgin Islands Puerto Rico 349

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. Members can search by keywords, all filters (including custom attributes), other settings, and which folders to search.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors. SAP S/4HANA.

Software 206

Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate? BIM Adoption Abroad.

BIM 227

BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. This can cause additional errors, delays and rework.

Management 209

Management Viewpoint Construction Software 209

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Owners JOC project management processes must be both efficient and. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Faster project delivery. Reduction in management process redundancies.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Every construction project has changes that impact the original scope, cost, and schedule. To capture those changes, contractors utilize change orders that describe what has changed as well as the associated cost and schedule impact of that change.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Project Management Management Schedule 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Clear communication and transparent project management between contractors, teams, and management make for a smooth workflow and better bottom lines for all involved.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Mayer Building Company overview. Before working with Mayer Building Company. Progress payments.

Resource 97

Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months, or even dropped altogether. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

Viewpoint 238

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 238

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. Change Orders and Related Payments. Simple Invoice.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Financials can be sorted, viewed, and filtered by project type, cost code, project manager, labor & material, and self-performed work vs. subcontracted work, among many other options. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

Sage 145

Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

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 general contractors can help soften the blow of price escalations through best practices and being savvy. Don’t skimp on architects.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276