Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. The construction industry is known for being litigious, with disputes creating a significant drain on time and money. Rachel Fulford.

Project Management 274

Project Management Documentation Construction Contractors 274

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.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Carol Hagen

APRIL 11, 2012

It’s also a great way to capture before and after transformations, but there are many uses for photographs in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industries. Sharing progress with the owner is paramount to relationship building with the construction project owner. Photographing Construction Milestones.

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Construction Visualization Documentation CoreCon 262

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 Project Management Software Software 221

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. That being said, photo documentation is one of your biggest assets in this effort.

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Documentation Claims Construction Site 117

HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Englewood Construction values its “farm team” – as it affectionately calls its crop of younger employees – for the many positive benefits they bring to the firm and the industry. Not Your Grandfather’s Construction Management Program.

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Commercial Construction Contractors Management 344

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

With baby boomers retiring in droves and younger workers wary of an industry they view as boring, dangerous and vulnerable after years of double-digit unemployment rates, any way to quell those perceptions is welcome. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Industrial New York City Construction Safety 189

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

While I make no claim to prognosticative powers, I think there are a few tech trends and changes coming in 2013 for the construction industry that will make the “should happen” list for many contractors. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. The next big mobile app will be….

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Software Software Mobility Documentation 214

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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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 247

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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Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 227

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?

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Project Management Software Software Management 98

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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Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Thankfully, pen and paper are on the way out of the industry. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. . The list goes on and on. .

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Documentation Autodesk Construction Management 97

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. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

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. The breakthroughs that turned Project Managers into Autodesk Build enthusiasts.

Project Management 97

Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97

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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Products Software Software Project Management 221

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

Everyone working on a project has the goal of delivering it on time and within budget, but few team members feel this quite as keenly as construction project managers. . As the project manager, you’re tasked with overseeing and facilitating the several moving parts of a project. Consider the following.

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Project Management Management Forecasting Profitability 97

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 227

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information (..)

Procurement 149

Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 149

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. Otherwise, your project can become vulnerable against any type of claim. And the worst part? It really isn’t.

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Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry. While strides are being made to be more connected from the first step of a project, the past 20 years of productivity in the global construction market have only improved 1 per cent year over year.

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Profitability Viewpoint Software Software 182

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. Some standards are different for construction than they are for other industries, so make sure you consult the correct regulations. If an incident does occur, you’ll need documentation to prove safety inspections have actually been completed.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 211

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers.

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Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

While no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, we can make an educated guess on what will happen in 2024 in the construction industry. For the next year and beyond, we anticipate that construction project complexity will continue to increase, especially with the on-going labor crunch and supply chain uncertainty.

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Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 80

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.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. Countless projects come off track, sometimes due to completely unforeseen circumstances. But construction is an industry of strong habits.

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Office Site Project Management Management 173

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With rapid innovation across all industries around integrations, there’s been a rise in no-code platforms that you can use to build custom workflows. ACC Connect is a no-code platform that allows project engineers, project managers and VDC managers to connect hundreds of common SaaS applications to Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Project Management Management Autodesk Office 92

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.

Construction 161

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 161

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. At the beginning of a project, get all parties involved — architects, engineers, project managers, customers — together and make sure you understand where you’re going.

Construction 211

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 211

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2018

To manage all these business processes, most firms opt for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. If you already have a generic ERP, you’re probably aware of some of the common pitfalls of using software not designed specifically for the construction industry. Poor vendor compliance and reporting visibility.

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Software Software Construction Documentation 208

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

A cloud-based, integrated construction management solution solves this by automating workflows and delivering powerful data and analysis tools in real time. The biggest challenge in the construction industry today is labor. Waiting for someone, somewhere to make a decision that is keeping the entire project from moving forward.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 163

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. Autodesk Construction Cloud’s CDE empowers teams to remain on the same page when planning and forecasting a project.

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Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity.

Products 205

Products AIA Construction San Francisco 205

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information (..)

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Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Walk us through your career and what led you to become an Assistant Project Manager. So I got a job as a project engineer in the service department.

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Project Management Management Autodesk ProCore 97

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that projects depend on cross-team coordination, construction has long been known as a fragmented industry. Each stakeholder has their own objectives, and it’s easy to lose sight of the project’s overall goal. This tool shouldn’t just be for accessing documents. Project Management.

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Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286