Construction Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2020

A Request for Information (RFI) is a standard business practice that construction professionals use throughout a project to get clarifications on specific parts of the construction documents. The projects analyzed ranged anywhere from $5 million to $5 billion.

Statistics 105

Statistics Construction Drawings Documentation 105

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Not so fast.

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. A joint site visit should be done for every project. Oversight, without excessive management and control is vital.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Industry Statistics. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Ask the Expert.

Construction 121

Construction Documentation Software Software 121

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Industry Statistics. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

models, documents, etc.). What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Industry Statistics. Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. Ask the Expert.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Industry Statistics. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Industry Statistics. Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Use a system to manage the documents you and your subs use to prepare bids.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2023

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports.

Visualization 119

Visualization Construction Autodesk Safety 119

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Industry Statistics. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Integrated Document Management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Ask the Expert.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. During that same time, 59.5% After “struck by” safety violations comes “caught between” accidents.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Industry Statistics. Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Industry Statistics. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. If possible, make sure to document the mistake visually with photos. Meet with project teams to coordinate repair efforts and create an appropriate schedule where the workers will be available to address the issue. Figuring out what caused the error is just as critical as fixing it.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Industry Statistics. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Industry Statistics. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Industry Statistics. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 2, 2022

Across the nation, our company leverages a safety observation app, which is proprietary to Balfour Beatty on our projects. This app allows our teammates to document their observations about field activities in real-time, both safe choices and those that could have potentially hazardous outcomes. At Howard S.

Safety 98

Safety San Diego US Statistics 98

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Industry Statistics. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Computer based project management systems, estimating software and accounting solutions each may have a subset of the overall records you will need to produce in an OFCCP audit. It is likely that your standard systems will not track or produce all the necessary documentation.

Contractors 120

Contractors Las Vegas San Francisco Phoenix 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Industry Statistics. We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction iPad Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Industry Statistics. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Industry Statistics. From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas explains that “In most Construction Documents, it is inevitable that the agreement, drawings and specifications will not adequately address every single matter.” Centralize Data Access and Management. What is a Request for Information (RFI) in Construction? Specifications.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Drawings Contract 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Industry Statistics. Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. document management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Industry Statistics. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Are you participating in green projects or looking to get LEED certified?

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Industry Statistics. To further complicate matters, a construction project may have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people working on it at any given time, making document version control a constant struggle. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

Industry Statistics. By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Documents such as forms, templates, and policies can be stored for employee use, and information has a longer lifespan, remaining available as long as it remains relevant.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Of course, finding and implementing the right tools in your projects isn’t always a walk in the park. Many project managers tell us that they still rely on WhatsApp, Messenger, or even Excel and emails for their project communication.

Mobility 78

Mobility Construction Site Claims 78

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120