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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable.

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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Local BIM in the US. We have seen steps at the local level to increase BIM use, though. As we’ve seen in the local examples of BIM use above, though, this doesn’t mean BIM doesn’t have a future in the United States. BIM helps everyone working on the project stay on the same page. The exact opposite is true.

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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

A new standard for construction silica regulation — US OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 — requires contractors to control employees’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica to help protect them from these worksite hazards. Inhaling silica particles can increase the risk of silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Maximizing JOC Program Performance

Job Order Contracting

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Contact Us. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). Budget Tracking.

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The Organic Life of Digitized Data

Construction Business Owner

Too many of today’s project management workflows, while automated, do not facilitate the use of all the data that is created on a project. Few owners are able to query all the information generated on a project—from emails, documents, spreadsheets, CAD files and other apps—to find an answer to a question.

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6 Reasons Your Document Management is Slipping

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. Stakeholders must get their hands on various documents (including plans, models, and documents) at any given time. This is why mobility is essential in document management. The good news?

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How Much is Poor Construction Document Management Costing You? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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.