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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

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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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Redefining Construction Document Management

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The one constant on any construction project is change. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable. . Digitized Documents … AND Integrated Technology.

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Acquisition Research: Creating Synergy for Informed Change – Federal Contracting Officers – The Need for Improved Expertise

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“Contracting officers need improved expertise in both understanding and conducting price/cost analysis. ” “…it appears that contracting personnel do not know how to appropriately perform and document price analysis.” ” – 14th Annual Acquisition Symposium.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

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The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Commercial Construction Labor Trends & Hiring Strategies: Why Young Hires are Good Business for General Contractors

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Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. When it comes to figuring out where these new technologies can add the most value, younger employees can be a huge asset.

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7 Reasons Generic ERP Tools Don’t Work in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction businesses have a lot of moving pieces, literally. 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. They don’t serve all users. Inadequate cost control. Inefficient approval workflows.

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Paper vs. Clunky Software vs. Integrated Construction Solution

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Who will win the construction heavyweight belt? It comes in various forms and is used for various reasons: sticky notes are used to outline construction processes , invoices are printed and mailed to clients, notepads are used for taking notes … the list goes on and on. Place your bets. It’s always there when you need it.

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