Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. Want to know more?

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

Planning is key for every construction project, no matter the size. As a project manager, you have to attend to every step of the construction process, from design to handover. By focusing on better preconstruction practices to define project details before breaking ground. Mitigates risk. So how do we avoid this?

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. What is construction quality management? A game of risk.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Without an effective project management tool, this probably means a whole lot of emails, spreadsheets, notebooks, and, perhaps most importantly, mental energy.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There can be thousands of change orders on a project, and it is vital to the contractor’s financial status and reporting to ensure they are managed correctly. To assist construction teams with this task, we expanded our Project Management Suite to include Change Order management, alongside RFIs , Submittals and Specifications.

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Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. This planning method enables enhanced project control in a few different ways.

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Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Construction personnel communicate frequently to achieve good project outcomes and this usually involves email and with more mobile devices, text messages. Most project managers I speak to are inundated with large volumes of email that take hours to process daily. That’s why we are papering projects to death.

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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. Decrease risks. Handle disruptions.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

While construction professionals have adopted digitalisation and data-driven practices slower than others, they’ve now discovered the unique benefits that data analytics can bring to their projects. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. The second best time is now.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. The Importance of Project Risk Planning. Workflow of Risk Planning. treating the risks.

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Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Unorganised and siloed data, data spread across multiple systems, and an overall lack of connectivity are common factors among projects with high failure rates. And the answer to mitigating safety risks lies in construction data analytics.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

This article will explore four ways to prevent typical bottlenecks in construction project workflows. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. More needs to be done within construction organizations to explain the benefits of new technology, she said.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

The transportation of modular structures comes with costs and risks. Because modular construction components are prefabricated away from the job site, you have to consider transportation costs and the risk of damage during transport. Like any construction method, modular construction comes with some challenges, including: 1.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 7 ways to minimise the impacts of construction inflation As inflation continues to affect the construction industry worldwide, we must find ways to counteract it or risk losing our already slim profit margins. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It’s also important not to forget about all of the administrative work that impacts your construction workforce management. Many construction companies and project managers continue to rely on manual processes to record data, allocate work, and keep track of their projects. Focus on safety.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, this technology has an even bigger benefit: Everyone involved in the project can check how it’s progressing, allowing stakeholders to give their input on important decisions as soon as it’s needed. Eliminate project uncertainties using building information modelling. Enhance client relationships with cloud-based applications.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. A general allowance for risk. For example: Provisional sums.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Here’s another arena where the right software serves as a key project management strategy. Risk management You must keep your crews safe.

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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. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software? Reduce Risk.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Combining the strong documentation abilities of BIM 360 and the field accessibility of PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is being offered as a complete solution for construction project management, quality control, safety reporting, project cost, and closeout.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2022

It may seem like everyone is offering some type of project management platform these days. Autodesk Construction Solution’s platform connects teams and project data from design to done – reducing risk, protecting profits, and increasing predictability. Request a demo. Who has access to the data?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Relieve these common GC headaches by getting project teams on the same page. Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. Want to learn more about how AutoSpecs’ automation can save you time, standardize your processes, and mitigate risk across your projects? Register NOW.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Don’t fall behind— book your personalised demo of our construction management apps to see how we can help you stay profitable no matter where industry trends take you.

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Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Setting up your wind farm construction project for success means getting every stakeholder on the same page from the beginning. This means finding a system to enable communication and collaboration between teams and eliminate data silos across offices to avoid risks and make better decisions.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

These accidents commonly occur when project managers and general contractors fail to follow OSHA’s general safety provisions and safety training standards. To avoid safety violations and ensure everyone’s safety on your construction sites, it’s important to understand the risks and how accidents happen.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Finally, profitable firms employ key management processes to help make sure projects and employees are successful. Schedule Demo.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Meet the simplest digital construction daily log app LB Site Diary 5 reasons you need to keep accurate construction daily logs Your construction daily log is a living record of your project—it shows the details of each day’s progress. Daily reports are how everyone involved in the project tracks progress , performance, and productivity.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? 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. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Furthermore, they often work in hazardous or difficult locations (for example, at heights or in confined spaces) or in bad weather, which only heightens the risk. Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. To learn more about Fieldwire, please register for a live demo. Schedule Demo.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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