Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One of those clients is electrical contractor, Hatzel & Buehler. She discusses her experience with moving to the cloud-based Viewpoint. (If Viewpoint: For anyone who might not know, can you tell us a little bit more about Hatzel & Buehler ? Viewpoint: Predominantly, what type of work do you do?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

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. The company was honored as the 2017 Spectrum Innovator Award Winner just prior to Viewpoint’s acquisition of Dexter + Chaney.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 11, 2018

We know that as an IT professional in a construction organization, you wear many hats — mobile device manager, server maintainer and application help desk to name a few. That’s why we are dedicating an entire educational track at this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference just for you! We want to learn from you! So Much More.

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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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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. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

Improving collaboration between contractors and clients is key to building long-term relationships. Simply getting the job done isn’t enough for today’s leading contractors. Contractors know that creating a positive culture — combining real-time collaboration with excellent execution — that breeds happy clients.

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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. More and more contractors are moving their operations to the cloud.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2018

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. percent of them still use spreadsheets for construction project management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 9, 2018

Celebrate construction technology and innovation with Viewpoint at this week’s BuiltWorlds Summit , April 11-13 in downtown Chicago. More than 60 speakers and presenters—including Viewpoint—will share more than 11 hours of groundbreaking educational presentations, panel sessions and more. Modernizing Project Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

To help contractors prepare, Viewpoint recently hosted a webinar on how contractors can get ready for the new standards. So where should contractors start? First, contractors need to know the timeline of the new changes and what the standard includes. With these three steps: Know the Technical Standard.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

With today’s rapid-fire project management and construction accounting demands, it’s easy to fall behind in the race to digitize the jobsite and fully connect the Office, Team and Field.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Reduce wasted materials.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2018

Last month, the Viewpoint Digital Contractor Roadshow had its debut across the United States in Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta and Charlotte. Attendees had the opportunity to learn directly from CEOs, Viewpoint leadership, and actual Viewpoint customers representing more than 10 different construction companies.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software. Why Viewpoint Construction Software? At Viewpoint, we know the construction industry. At Viewpoint, we know the construction industry.

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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. Viewpoint Team organizes drawings by set and discipline from the get-go.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 6, 2019

Five minutes — that’s all it takes to see if your projects are ready for today’s modern demands. Note: This quiz was originally created for contractors in the Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific markets. Take the quiz below!

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow is kicking off soon and we are on our way to a city near you ! 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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 27, 2012

Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Project Collaboration. But we need an approach to collaboration.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. percent of contractors reported using six or more solutions. Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. Five years ago, 22.9

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

That’s why it is vital for construction professionals on the jobsite to stay connected to the contractor’s back office. For many contractors, the accounting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is the system of record for data, regardless of whether it’s accounting or operations. The Integrated Field and Office.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them. Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. Whether it’s communication from an owner, client, project manager or crew, everyone should be apprised of change orders.

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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. Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework. Improve Project Management. Improve Communication and Collaboration.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

At Viewpoint , we are hard at work preparing for the best time of the year—mid-October. This year’s user conference event will feature even more advanced sessions and opportunities for you to learn directly from Viewpoint executives and product experts as well as your fellow construction professionals and industry thought leaders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. The Technology Strategist. The Construction Veteran.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

The CFMA and Viewpoint share a common goal: transforming the construction industry and supporting its continued growth and success through continuing education, collaboration and innovation. Internally, collaboration is a huge deal for contractors as well. Internally, collaboration is a huge deal for contractors as well.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. The one constant on any construction project is change. That’s why effectively managing these changes is crucial to contractors’ success. An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2017

BIM provides architects, contractors, and engineers an accessible platform to easily collect LEED data and analyze green building benchmarks as part of the design and build process, before the construction phase. Below we look at five key ways BIM and Viewpoint integrated construction software can help projects meet LEED certification.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

As a subcontractor, you’re often at the mercy of the general contractors you work with and are required to use their project management tools. Without your own project management solution, you’re operating at a huge disadvantage and putting your business at risk. Business overview.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Underinvestment in technology is partially responsible for this slow growth in productivity, since a lack of operational and project management tools can lead to disorganization and inefficiencies for project contractors and subcontractors. Construction projects aren’t simple, but technology can help simplify processes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If there’s one thing all contractors are interested in, it’s cutting costs. Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Rethink Project Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 12, 2019

From managing time off to streamlining recruiting and on-boarding to providing a robust employee self-service portal for HR documents, pay statements and more, Viewpoint HR Management is the tool that improves HR processes, resulting in time and cost savings. Jeff Pyles, HR Manager, FHG Inc. Easy Expense Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 9, 2019

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, Chuck Schwartz, Director of Business Development with Marcum LLC, discusses the benefits and challenges of connected jobsite and of getting accurate, real-time data to and from the field.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It aims to continually improve all facets of operations, including productivity , an area that has become a key performance indicator for contractors. That’s an appealing goal for construction, where waste such as errors and rework can derail timelines and budgets, a problem for both contractors and customers. That sounds great, right?

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