The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. How to Choose Construction Management Software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team. Hire, fire and supervise.

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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. Eliminate surprises.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Construction software can have a big impact on the productivity of a company, especially when selected thoughtfully and implemented wisely. Viewpoint has been creating software for contractors, including those in the mechanical trades, for 40 years. Is Your Software Cloud and Mobile Friendly?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. Adopting software doesn’t mean you have to change processes or workflows — it’s about enhancing them with automation, reporting, historical record keeping and bulk actions that improve your business performance and profitability.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Service Management. Spectrum ® Service Management Construction Software streamlines your service operations for a better customer experience. Track the make, model, serial numbers and locations of all serviced equipment. Track site equipment and component warranties. Project Management. HR + Payroll.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Much like any other industry, the construction industry is also benefitting massively from a wide variety of software tools and apps. With our previous blog post, the Best Construction Software Companies of 2017 , we tried to compile a list of the most valuable construction software tools and break it up categories.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The students’ courses currently focus on the areas of planning, equipment and project management, which made our large wastewater construction project the perfect place to see applicable action. This provided a practical, hands-on application illustrating workflow navigation and effective field project management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Below are eight benefits to using web-based software, which keeps you and your crews flexible, accurate, and efficient.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 26, 2017

If time is tracked daily and made available to managers, you know in advance when overtime might occur, and can put in place systems to avoid it. With the right software, project managers have access to all project information at any time. Download the Infographic Top 10 Reasons to use Integrated Software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

With Spectrum ® Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software, master your purchasing costs and simplify inventory controls. Spectrum purchasing construction software gives you the ability to: Create purchase orders. Manage open commitments and their impact to job profitability. Project Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Having the integrated software to connect the office and field can help avoid costly project delays. In today’s fast-paced construction environment, speed and accuracy are critical to project success. Worse yet, some contractors rely on a mix of software programs or applications that don’t use the same set of data.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Delays can be caused by anything: the client, the crew, equipment malfunctions , weather … the list goes on. But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Overbooked crew.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

BIM models can streamline projects. Keep Better Track of Materials and Equipment. Having a master inventory and tracking the usage of all the materials, tools and equipment on your jobsites sounds like a basic thing to do. Rethink Project Management. Improve Productivity and Meet Deadlines with Integrated Software.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? Reflex ERP.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Spectrum ® Construction Reporting software turns data into action, accessible where and when you need it. Spectrum’s Info-Link allows you to access all your business data and create reports using any ODBC-compliant software such as Microsoft ® Excel, Word, or Crystal Reports™. Project Management. Service Management.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

SOFTWARE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. « Considering New Accounting Software? Good on new and used equipment, including software. accounting software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

Here are 10 ways technology and software are already working to increase productivity: . Leading-edge software and technology are helping contractors streamline construction processes with tools for mobile data capture, automated workflows and more. Improve Project Management. Streamline Processes.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

However, delays can happen for various reasons such weather , equipment failures , labor shortages , missing or incorrect data, project mistakes and conflicts. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

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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. Maximised productivity. Business overview.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

SOFTWARE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Considering New Accounting Software? I was doing some research on construction accounting softwares and came across your entry.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Managing construction projects is hard enough without the additional burden of wrangling reams of paperwork or trying to get multiple software programs talking to each other. That said, far too many contractors today are still conducting operations with outdated software and/or manual processes.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

SOFTWARE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Learn how construction leaders transform operations, reduce costs, and streamline project management in the cloud. Track your fleet, materials, and equipment. Drive lean project management with data-driven decision-making. Project Management. construction project management software.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. Ensure you incorporate all the details from the initial stages of the project to the final construction phase. The tools enable you to simultaneously track various processes or projects while managing team members.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2022

Project management is tough. As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction project manager. “As

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

SOFTWARE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 29, 2019

What is Project Management? Following a worker’s certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), it’s a project manager’s job to dictate how to lay out, manage, and execute a project. Software Advice lists the steps to achieving the project’s overall goals.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 26, 2018

Here is a look at our tracks by role for this year’s conference: For Project Managers. We’ve put together 63 sessions specific to construction project management. Learn all about to how to better manage your project teams using Viewpoint software. For Service, Field and Operations Management.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Improving a preventive maintenance program doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or require fancy software as most organizations believe. Look at the equipment that is being maintained and the frequency of maintenance. Which equipment or parts have failed the most? But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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