Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. One of the many reports project managers can access via Team.

Project Management 211

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 211

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. For project management specifically, 46.1 Other project management software (28%). The results: Excel (72%). Email (44%).

Project Management 211

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 211

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. The post How to Estimate Duration of Activities in Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

Estimating 246

Estimating Schedule Construction Project Management 246

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 214

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 214

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.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 24, 2025

Understanding Project Budgeting Project budgeting is a crucial component of successful project management. At its core, a project budget is the total estimated cost of all the tasks, activities, and materials associated with a project.

Budgeting 123

Budgeting Budget Project Management Contractors 123

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2019

The first question a leader should ask is: Do we have an operational standard for preconstruction being used by every project manager, estimator and superintendent/foreman? If the answer is no, you have your first obstacle to overcome. .

Project Management 300

Project Management Plans Estimating Management 300

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. You can’t manage a project well without effective communication.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 10, 2023

Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations ccapoccia Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:12 Software selection can be a daunting task, whether it’s for accounting, project management, scheduling, estimating, timecard capture, contact management or another process. Software becomes part of your infrastructure.

Software 316

Software Software Profitability Project Management 316

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

ProContractor Estimating users who use Viewpoint Team PM for collaborative web-based project management.

Estimating 130

Estimating Viewpoint Project Management Management 130

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2021

These contractors work hard to maintain that level — but remain stagnant with the same salespeople, field employees, project managers, estimators, supervisors, foremen and number of crews. Most contractors stay stuck at the same level they have been for 2, 5 or even 10 years.

Project Management 296

Project Management Estimating Contractors Management 296

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Intorducing The New Sage Estimating To Vista Exporting Tool Quickly convert your sage estimates into a viewpoint vista project management budget Works with the sage estimating versions 9.8

Sage 130

Sage Estimating Subcontracting Viewpoint 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. How straightforward is setting up a new project? Is navigation intuitive?

Project Management 162

Project Management Software Software Management 162

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 14, 2018

Currently, there is less than 2 percent unemployment for project managers, estimators and field supervisors in the construction industry. Keeping your best talent should be your top priority. Let’s review a few causes of great employees leaving good companies, and what happens when business owners can’t let go of control.

Project Management 242

Project Management Estimating Management Industrial 242

Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

The use of “national average” cost databases and “location factors” or “cost indexes” does not provide sufficient information to create reliable construction cost estimates. 4BT OpenCOST Cost Data is available via the Cloud and comes with the 4BT-CE Cloud Cost Estimating Module.

Construction 264

Construction Estimating Comparison Forecasting 264

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success.

Risk 156

Risk Commercial Budgeting Budget 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management. Contract Management. Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. The post How to Estimate Duration of Activities in Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

Estimating 130

Estimating Schedule Construction Project Management 130

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2017

Over the last several years, his company has grown to over $16 million in annual sales, with an average project size of $500,000 to $1,500,000. Currently, he has three key project managers who estimate and manage the company’s jobs. He employs a total of 45 office and field personnel.

Project Management 218

Project Management Employment Estimating Commercial 218

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Act as a liaison between clients, architects, and construction teams to ensure project success.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. The variability of an activity's duration may also be considered.

Estimating 130

Estimating Schedule Construction Project Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Managing people does not come naturally to most construction business owners. Often, project managers, estimators, general superintendents, superintendents, foremen and engineers are not born managers either.

Management 200

Management Project Management Estimating Risk 200

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

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. Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. Thankfully, all of this can be avoided.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

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.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 19, 2016

Internally, he/she may go from working with his/her immediate accounting team to dealing with the company's ownership or executive management team. In the same day, he/she may also have to work with project management, estimating, field management, human resources and so forth.

Finance 192

Finance Deals Project Management Accounting 192

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

GSA PBS JOC Program Management Audit – Issues Continue: The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) has faced scrutiny and criticism in the past for various financial and management issues, including those related to Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs.

Management 242

Management Budgeting Budget Contract 242

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. Using innovative methods for cost control has many benefits, one of which is the capacity to produce precise cost estimates.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

New technologies can benefit estimating, compliance and project management functions, panelists at a recent webinar said.

Project Management 139

Project Management Estimating Management 139

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

Contract 263

Contract Procurement Contractors Management 263

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

Construction 226

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 226

The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a construction project manager, your primary task is to oversee the scope, budget, and timeline. Making a mistake with your construction budget.

Budgeting 261

Budgeting Budget Software Software 261