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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 8, 2023
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Best Practices for Construction Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. As contractors move from pen and paper to digital, paperless operating environments, they have found a variety of solutions for document management available to them, some more sophisticated than others.
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6 Construction Software Features Document Controllers Should Look For
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 28, 2021
Document controllers in the UK need collaboration, integration, and real-time access to the latest version of construction documents.
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Viewpoint Earns SOC 2 Type 1 Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 27, 2019
Viewpoint’s SOC 2 certification shows a commitment to providing a secure cloud platform for its products. On February 1, 2019, Viewpoint earned SOC 2 Type 1 certification on seven products within our global portfolio as reported by independent auditor Moss Adams, LLP – the climactic denouement of a collaborative yearlong effort.
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Redefining Construction Document Management
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. 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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Why Your Generic Document Management Solution Needs an Upgrade
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 13, 2022
How does Viewpoint For Projects (VFP) compare to generic document management systems when it comes to organising construction project documentation?
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Construction Disputes and Project Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2012
The article provided figures and trends regarding the average dollar value of disputes, but the part of the article that stuck with me was a brief mention of the primary reason behind construction disputes – ambiguities in the contract documents.
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Viewpoint Technology Awards – Call for Submissions
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. If you’ve got a great technology story to share, then you might have what it takes to win a 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award.
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Get the Full, Behind the Scenes Interview with 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award Winner Hatzel & Buehler
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
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? Viewpoint: So, what is your main mission for your clients? Viewpoint: Excellent.
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How Leander Construction is Saving Crucial Time and Mitigating Project Risks with Viewpoint Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 14, 2018
Yet, he and his team were relying on mostly manual methods like spreadsheets, Word documents and email to track and manage projects-a significant productivity time suck that has now been corrected since he implemented Viewpoint Team project management and collaboration software. Full Project Visibility and Management in Real Time.
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How to Connect Your Entire Project Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Meet Viewpoint Team, a collaborative, cloud-based and next generation platform that connects your back office, field operations and extended project teams (including suppliers, subcontractors, architects, engineers and owners). Document Management & Markup — Users can mark up PDFs for easy communication and collaboration.
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Cloud Computing & Centralized Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2013
While cloud computing has certainly put everything a click or touch away, remembering which application to click or touch can be just as tedious as remembering on which CD or USB drive your documents are.
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Improve Your Document Control System
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
How can document controllers ensure more consistency and accuracy across their construction projects?
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Cloud Wars: Beyond Document Storage
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 24, 2013
One article I came across talked about “Cloud Wars” – how cloud computing services, particularly data and document storage services, can no longer survive by just providing “dumb” storage. Document storage is now a commodity and document sharing has been made easier with cloud computing and web-based access.
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Construction Documents and Data
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts.
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5 Reasons our New HR Management Solution Has Construction Pros Swooning
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. Implementing Viewpoint HR Management means process improvement.
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173 Best Practices for Construction Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
The Challenges of Construction Document Management.
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130 4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
If an incident does occur, you’ll need documentation to prove safety inspections have actually been completed. Viewpoint Team is one of these solutions. This collaborative, cloud-based project management software features a powerful solution for organizing, sharing, and collaborating on project documents, anywhere, any time.
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Faster Processing for Construction Timesheets, Expenses and More
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A new integration simplifies payroll and time entry, expense management, and documents, certifications, and compliance management for construction AP
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Project Readiness Quiz: Is Your Company Prepared?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 6, 2019
If you have interest in learning more about how Viewpoint can help North American contractors, please call +1.800.333.3197 or visit Viewpoint.com. Take the quiz below! Note: This quiz was originally created for contractors in the Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific markets.
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Redefining Construction Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 19, 2019
The Problem with Paper.
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Managing the Complexities of Construction Drawing Sets
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 6, 2018
Construction drawings are unlike construction documents. Viewpoint Team organizes drawings by set and discipline from the get-go. An initial web release followed shortly by mobile, Viewpoint Team’s Drawings feature provides a single location to maintain construction ready drawings. Project Management Connected Drawings.
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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
That’s why Viewpoint, along with the help of several partner companies and tax experts, brought these discussions to contractors’ backyards with a series of events across the Unites States in February. Moss Adams’ Eve Dreyfus discusses the tax landscape during Viewpoint’s first Tax Symposium Feb. Subscribe to this blog!
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Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 25, 2018
This is your opportunity to maximize the value of your Viewpoint software for your role in project management. Learn all about to how to better manage your project teams using Viewpoint software solutions. Drawings and Documents in Team — A Single Source for Truth. Building an Information Bridge Between Field and Office.
Essential BIM Terminology
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Viewpoint software seamlessly integrates with BIM for increased collaboration. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. The CIC BIM Protocol is a contract document for use with any standard building contract. BIM Levels.
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Construction Accounting Software Selection is Strategic
Carol Hagen
MAY 2, 2012
These solutions touch every business record with document management becoming a “must have” function. Viewpoint Acquires Construction Imaging bit.ly/K1med2. Having recently become a Viewpoint Business Development Partner covering Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, it was a strategic decision for me as well.
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164 Construction Documents and Data
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts.
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130 OSHA’s New Silica Ruling Takes Effect September 23
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Viewpoint construction software solutions are designed to keep all stakeholders apprised of the inner workings of a project, no matter where in the world he or she may be or what stage a project is in. Viewpoint software allows for detailed and trackable safety observations, and will be vital to ensuring compliance with the new rule.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 17, 2019
Human resource teams in the construction industry have to manage everything—from finding and hiring new talent to making sure benefit material is up-to-date to assuring that every employee has access to training documents and so much more. They can easily log in, see information that is outdated and can make changes in real time.
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Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Viewpoint can simplify your project and document management, enabling you to focus on your job, not the paperwork. To better manage your business and minimise risk, download our subcontractor-specific white paper and connect with Viewpoint today. Business overview.
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Construction Operations: Field and Office Silos
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
” So what have you been doing to combine your BIM, project management, collaboration, document management, mobile communications and the construction finance department together? Document Management. In time, the integration of Viewpoint V6 and 4Projects will blend. Construction Technology Challenges. Strategic Aquisition.
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129 How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 15, 2018
Viewpoint recently published a white paper about tackling this challenge. Disseminating compliance information and collecting data via paper often leads to delays, lost information and outdated documents. This type of software solution can also include workflows that automatically collect and track compliance documents.
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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 2019
Solutions like Viewpoint Team are bringing entire project teams together in real time. Streamlining processes like safety inspections, compliance and document management cut down on project risks and lead to happier clients. If so, connect with Viewpoint today and we can help you get started! Avoid Negative Incidents.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 17, 2018
That’s why we are dedicating an entire educational track just for you at this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference, Oct. There will be a total of 38 sessions specific to construction executives who have teams using Viewpoint products. 15-18 in Portland, Ore. Show Me the ROI: Software Evaluations in the A/E/C Markets.
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7 Reasons Generic ERP Tools Don’t Work in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 17, 2018
Speaking of inefficiencies, approval workflows in generic ERPs can get bogged down by poor communication and time wasted looking for needed documents. Automated document approval workflows — with digital access to source documents — are a much better solution. Poor vendor compliance and reporting visibility.
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208 Security in Your Construction Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Sensitive documents, account numbers, customer information, and anything else that needs to be protected is at greater risk, potentially giving “hackers” an all-access pass. Earlier this year, Viewpoint unveiled its cloud software solution, Viewpoint Enterprise Cloud , a cloud-based ERP that allows access anywhere at any time.
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Mobile Solutions Empowering Field Teams to do More
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 11, 2019
Additionally, a survey performed during a recent Viewpoint webinar indicated that close to 100 percent of a construction organization’s employees have smart phones. View up-to-date documents and drawings: Documents and drawings can be viewed by date, ensuring you’re always looking at the latest version. Not a Viewpoint customer?
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130 Get Real Answers to Everyday Construction Challenges with Viewpoint’s Take 15 Learning Series
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2018
The Take 15 series is a weekly, brief webinar (no longer than 15 minutes) led by Viewpoint product experts who will highlight challenges contractors face and how Viewpoint’s comprehensive suite of software solutions can help solve those challenges. Interested in seeing how much easier—and more productive—your projects could be?
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173 How to Overcome the Labor Shortage
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Gregg Schoppman of Viewpoint partner FMI says it’s important to establish a value proposition for potential hires and make your company a magnet for top talent. It’s also rare these days to see a contractor open the truck door and have papers, documents, and receipts come pouring out. The people are out there.
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10 Ways Technology Is Closing the Productivity Gap
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 14, 2018
At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. This eliminates the need for paper records that someone would have to input into an on-premise software system later on, as well as the risk of losing documents or incorrect information being recorded.
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221 Improving Your Construction Technology Knowledge in 15-Minutes
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 22, 2019
Viewpoint product experts highlight challenges contractors face and how Viewpoint’s comprehensive suite of software solutions can help solve those challenges. The short, 15-minute webinars focus on a particular industry best practice or technology highlight for contractors, helping them solve key issues they might face every day.
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204 5 Ways Mobile Tech on the Jobsite Helps Your Whole Business
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
As we’ve discussed on Viewpoint Surveyor in the past, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report from 2017 found that 83.1 When you remove paper from the equation, chances of miscommunication, errors and lost documentation are dramatically reduced. They can search digital documents or pull the data they need much more quickly.
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Enabling Effective Communication
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2001
Why building sound communication and documentation practices is critical to construction projects. Without proper documentation and good communication practices, important information can be lost or doesn’t get to the right person at all. For any company, it is a good exercise to ask how deliberate your project communication is.
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217 Mitigate Construction Risk at Project Closeout
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The post Mitigate Construction Risk at Project Closeout appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor. From tracking safety issues and compliance on the jobsite, to ensuring that regulatory and contractual obligations are met, to correctly accounting for all of the job costs, payments and other financial data […].
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