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. Championing Construction Collaboration.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Construction in the Cloud. Thankfully these processes are on the way out.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 6, 2018

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.

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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. Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. Recognizing these causal factors and implementing available solutions can substantially reduce the number of failed projects, and more efficiently achieve other project objectives. International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C.

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HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

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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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most field problems, contract disputes, crew scheduling, equipment mobilizations and contract documentation issues should be solved in small meetings, or even in simple conversations between the project manager, superintendent and foreman.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

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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. Set up for success.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Reduce Waste.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. The post 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.

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

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. . Fortunately, there are several tools that can help with document control. Advanced search .

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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. That, however, is changing.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. management.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 227

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. But it’s not just change orders.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

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Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 161

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. The good news is that any public sector entity can reduce waste and save 30%-40% of its resources through the implementation of robust processes that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery across internal and external teams. Association for Project Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations. The first thing to do is learn OSHA’s safety standards for construction. Improve Recordkeeping With Construction Software.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 211

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 17, 2019

Too many of today’s project management workflows, while automated, do not facilitate the use of all the data that is created on a project. Few owners are able to query all the information generated on a project—from emails, documents, spreadsheets, CAD files and other apps—to find an answer to a question.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2018

Construction businesses have a lot of moving pieces, literally. People, materials, and equipment are constantly moving in different directions as you manage your projects. The office, field team, engineers, project owners, subcontractors, and others need to be able to connect and collaborate in real time.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2022

Project management is tough. As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction project manager. “As

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Improve Project Management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. Louis, Missouri.

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Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution Solution appeared first on 4BT.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

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Project Management Management BIM Software 98

Lets Build

MAY 27, 2020

For many in construction, excessive administrative work and hours of endless meetings are seen as part of the job and as something that they can’t change. Stakeholders in construction may spend up to 40% of their time hunting down progress updates, writing reports, or just attending meetings.

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Construction Maine Project Management Schedule 218

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

Collaborative Construction and FM Technology. Document Management within Building in Cloud allows you to manage all the information connected to it (metadata), not just the document content, including version, status, upload date, etc., The platform many free features and can be used by teams of all sizes.

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