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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The one constant on any construction project is change. Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. The Problem with Paper.

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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. Still, many contractors use a mix of paper and digital documents, and even if they’ve gone fully digital, they may rely on a mix of software applications. Centralize Your Data.

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Managing the Complexities of Construction Drawing Sets

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Drawings are foundational to construction project management. Sheet counts in the approved construction set are often large to begin with and grow even larger as a project progresses. Project Management Connected Drawings. Construction drawings are unlike construction documents. Team Drawings.

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Cloud Computing in Construction: Are we Availing all its Benefits?

The Constructor

Cloud computing in construction is the use of virtual servers to access documents, drawings, and data relevant to a project through an internet.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Construction Photography Best Practices

Carol Hagen

Construction Firms often use photos to showcase their work. It’s also a great way to capture before and after transformations, but there are many uses for photographs in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industries. Photographing Construction Milestones. Daily Log Photos. Project Punch Item Pics.

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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

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Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.