Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. The results: Excel (72%).

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Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. One of the many reports project managers can access via Team.

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Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 211

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. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. Implementing lean construction practices comes with many benefits.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The emergence of construction technology has sparked an overdue, industrywide revolution. Innovative project management and scheduling software, building information modeling (BIM), lean tools, value stream mapping (VSM) and 3-D printing are flooding the market.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018. If there’s one role touching virtually all aspects of construction operations, it’s the project manager. But are you maximizing your opportunities to further streamline your work and lessen project headaches? 15-18 in Portland, OR).

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. Believe me, it takes some trial and error. It matters.

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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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Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

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Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Construction Business Owner

JULY 31, 2017

In a world where time is money, the success of every project is dependent upon detailed construction project management (CPM)—planning, coordination and tight control over the life of a project. But despite our best efforts, the fact remains that plans and schedules don’t build things; people do.

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Mobility Project Management Schedule Construction 229

HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.

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Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. They use the wrong tools.

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Project Management Residential Management Schedule 142

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 15:18 Ryan Stryker President Stryker Construction Inc. Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C.

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Project Management Construction Management Education 198

The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. Formally, the probability distribution of an activity's duration as well as the expected or most likely duration may be used in scheduling.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. We have had OFIs hold up projects for weeks because they didn’t arrive on schedule.

Commercial 156

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 10, 2023

Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations ccapoccia Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:12 Software selection can be a daunting task, whether it’s for accounting, project management, scheduling, estimating, timecard capture, contact management or another process. Software becomes part of your infrastructure.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2020

Large health-care projects require a combination of extensive construction expertise and expert project management to ensure a timely, smooth finish.

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Maryland Project Management Schedule Plans 276

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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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Lets Build

APRIL 16, 2021

Are you using MS Project, Excel, or WhatsApp to stay on top of your programme? Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Good as they are, none of these tools is made for running construction projects with a lot of repetition.

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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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Mobility Contract Project Management Budgeting 334

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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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 15, 2020

With thousands of new construction applications released each year, generational changes, hardware advancements, and startups vying for attention, deciding where to spend your effort becomes challenging. Yates Construction. Crosby holds a construction management degree with math and physics minors, from Brigham Young University.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2018

Visibility throughout a construction business is critical for long-term success. Decision-makers need to have access to real-time data to steer the company in the right direction, and those managing projects on the ground need clear communication from the office to execute projects efficiently and effectively.

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Accounting Viewpoint Software Software 211

Lets Build

JUNE 24, 2021

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

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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 28, 2022

Project management is tough. You have stakeholders tugging on your shirt for progress updates, financials, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and that barely scratches the surface. For project managers, Autodesk Build is an essential tool for keeping the entire project team on the same page, at every stage.

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