Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? 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. Hire, fire and supervise.

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Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US commercial building construction market is a massive and competitive landscape, with several leading companies dominating the sector. The commercial construction sector includes office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, and knowing who the major companies are can provide insights into market trends and opportunities.

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Commercial US Construction Project Management 52

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Managing the Moving Pieces.

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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. The basics. Initiation.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. Adopting software doesn’t mean you have to change processes or workflows — it’s about enhancing them with automation, reporting, historical record keeping and bulk actions that improve your business performance and profitability.

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Carol Hagen

MARCH 4, 2011

Update 3/23/11: With Firefox 4 for Android soon to be available, it is expected that Corecon will run the full version of their software on the Xoom! ” Who needs apps when smart software developers offer access to their applications in the cloud? For instance, Corecon, a construction project management and estimating system.

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Project Management CoreCon Management iPad 111

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. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software.

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Project Management Software Software Management 98

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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Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

HardHatChat

MARCH 8, 2016

Just as clients’ needs change, so too does the way we exchange information in construction management. In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client.

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Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 29, 2018

Use 4BT OpenCOST TM Construction Cost Data Construction Cost Estimating Data and 4BT-CE Construction Cost Estimating Software for Pubic and Commercial Construction. Combined with our 4BT-CE software, you can create detailed construction cost estimates and reports in minutes versus hours, hours versus days, and days versus weeks.

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Estimating Software Software Commercial 100

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2016

With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year. Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 156

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In certain instances, you may need to adjust the project’s scope or stretch the timeline a bit to accommodate the changes that may come along the way. Get Durable Materials The type of materials you use can greatly impact your construction process, whether it is a residential or commercial building.

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Construction Budget Budgeting Materials 337

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? By moving to a paperless project management software system. Simply put, the paperless construction project management system we implemented houses all documentation for each of our jobs in one electronic folder hosted on our web site.

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Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Behind-the-scenes team members – such as Englewood Construction’s CFO, Mary Davolt, who was recently honored as a CFO of the year by the Daily Herald – play a critical role in the success of a commercial construction firm. Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper.

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Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

With only 37% of respondents reported to be taking full advantage of the preconstruction software available to them, it’s clear that successful digital transformation requires more than just purchasing software. However, it’s critical for bid-management teams to take a proactive approach to process improvements. Main Image.

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Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

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?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Today, we’re celebrating five game changing types of technology and software for subcontractors with a look at specific examples that get the job done faster. 1: Collaboration Software. Every project has thousands of moving parts; from documents and processes to individual team members. 2: Change Management Software.

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Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

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CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. Do some research and check out some of the resources, tools, and software programs available to you.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

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. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software.

Project Management 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2013

Newforma, a project information management (PIM) software company improving building and infrastructure project delivery, today announced that a new version of its design project management software, Newforma Project Analyzer, has been validated by leading architecture and engineering firms and is now commercially available.

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Software Software Project Management Commercial 63

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

We work on everything from high rise buildings in the cities to enormous commercial plants out in the Midwest. So, we do everything from multi-phase complex design-build projects to a simple service call. All of those have to be managed in the accounting software that can pick up that wide range of multi-year, multi-phase projects.

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Viewpoint Union Software Software 204

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Regardless of whether you use a homegrown system, a prequalification service or prequalification software, you should tailor it to fit your organization’s specific needs. Take Barton Malow, a national commercial contractor based in Southfield, Michigan. Project Management. Click below to download the ebook. . .

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Risk Estimating United States Michigan 263

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These professionals work closely with construction managers and project teams, coordinating various aspects of a construction project to enhance efficiency and productivity role of assistant construction managers. This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability.

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Management Construction Project Management Budget 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Jay has directly led the planning, design, and construction of more than $500 million dollars of commercial development. His leadership in business consulting has improved the strategy, operations, and services of Fortune 500 companies, software providers, construction project owners, general contractors, and trade contractors.

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Contractors Consulting Project Management Management 219

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management » Cloud Computing Basics: The Internet as a Utility. Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Despite so many other advancements in the construction industry, the traditional change order process is still one of the biggest headaches in commercial construction. Fortunately, new tools are available to make project teams more collaborative, reduce wasted change order processing time, and capture lost revenue related to extra work.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards.

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Viewpoint Innovation Subcontracting San Francisco 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In Q3 of 2017, we announced that we had more than 500,000 daily users of our integrated software, working on thousands of projects worldwide. With these projects comes the need for skilled workers and project managers. If you’re in construction you’re no stranger to the ongoing labor shortage within the industry.

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Viewpoint Software Software Resource 219

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Marketing Your Construction Business » Form, Function and Construction Software. So what does this have to do with construction software ? STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. » Pardon the Commercial Interruption…. In the last year or so, there’s been a lot of talk about “ The Cloud ,” and how it is going to change software. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. « Pardon the Commercial Interruption…. Venture is web-based project collaboration software built around the needs of construction project teams, not individuals.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 8, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. On the commercial side, there are plenty of Private Equity funds set up to purchase Class A facilities. Invest in staff training from the newest helper to the most seasoned project manager.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 11, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. On the commercial side, there are plenty of Private Equity funds set up to purchase Class A facilities. Invest in staff training from the newest helper to the most seasoned project manager.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

From an owner perspective stakeholders include senior management, project management, administrative, accounting, purchasing, building uses, and legal staff. If specifications do not exist, select industry standard commercial specifications (Arcon Masterspec, BSD SpecLink).

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