Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Because “cloud” has become a buzzword, however, software and technology buyers need to beware.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Effective project management is a cornerstone of success in the construction industry. With numerous stakeholders, tight deadlines, and complex logistics, managing a construction project requires strategic planning and execution. The Role of Project Management in Construction Success 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Explain why the company is integrating a mobile software solution.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

The Construction Industry is Undergoing a Digital Transformation and Mobile Technologies are Leading the Movement. Sure, it was a difficult transition for some, but the outcome was momentous: integrated data, improved workflows and easy access to information that isn’t in a file cabinet. Paper got the job done.

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Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. They use the wrong tools.

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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. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 9, 2014

How you manage your digital documents will determine your success in project management, effective communication, risk management and productivity. Without a strategic plan and integrated solutions to document workflow you are highly susceptible to Information Chaos. They directly affect your bottom line.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00.

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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. Note that 63% of projects fail due to poor communication.

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Lets Build

APRIL 16, 2021

Are you using MS Project, Excel, or WhatsApp to stay on top of your programme? Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Good as they are, none of these tools is made for running construction projects with a lot of repetition. That’s not true.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? For many, this would be a near catastrophic event, given the amount of personal (and often business) data that is often kept on any mobile device.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 1, 2020

GoFormz GoFormz users can create digital forms that work online and on mobile devices, like phones and tablets, in an app-like experience. To get started filling out your mobile forms on your devices simply download the GoFormz mobile app. courtesy of GoFormz.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 6, 2018

Drawings are foundational to construction project management. Sheet counts in the approved construction set are often large to begin with and grow even larger as a project progresses. Project Management Connected Drawings. Revisions and versions are tracked and managed via a powerful drawing log.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

It’s the rise of cloud computing that has given these relatively low-power and low-memory computing terminals the ability to deliver powerful applications and large chunks of information. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. For years, document management meant “going paperless.”

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

Leading-edge software and technology are helping contractors streamline construction processes with tools for mobile data capture, automated workflows and more. Improve Project Management. Managing projects in construction is a complex set of tasks that involves overseeing a lot of people, equipment, materials and timelines.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction management software can assist in the research and logging of the proper materials , keeping a job in line with the specificity of an owner’s needs.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. While there is a lot of talk about centralizing information, data must be current and actionable, as well as in a common format that everyone can easily understand.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

With changes happening every day on construction projects it is critical for those teams working in the field to have access to the information they need, when they need it. In Autodesk Build, Field teams can now access all ‘Project Files’ directly from their mobile device , including iOS and Android.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Is Your Software Cloud and Mobile Friendly? Getting information to and from the office, distributing it among subcontractors, and ensuring that data is accurate are big obstacles. As recently as a few years ago, though, companies were concerned about security issues related to the cloud and mobile devices.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Back in late 2020, I was talking with Mark Patterson , the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of S. Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. Louis, Missouri.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Improve Project Planning and Execution with BIM. Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason. This 3D modeling tool establishes one master design for everyone to work from, all the way from the planning stages of a project through execution. Rethink Project Management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Effective communication between office and field teams is paramount to the success of any construction project. Even the most well-designed and meticulously planned projects will underperform if teams are unable to bring those plans to life on the jobsite. . At Autodesk, we want to be part of the solution. Document control.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Any associated subcontractor information. Contractor set up a kick-off meeting and mobilizes. Both Owner and Contractor review proposal based upon the detailed SOW.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Unfortunately, many contractors are still relying on non-integrated, on-premise software solutions, which often means data reporting is delayed between the field and office, and those tasked with analyzing project productivity are often working from information that is days, weeks, even months old. Poor Weather.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2020

EST. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 26, 2018

This means that regardless of the combination of Viewpoint products your company uses, you will find tracks full of information on how to best work with our solutions. 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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Among recent advancements: Integrated software packages and platforms make it easier to collaborate and share information by using same set of data across multiple related functionalities like accounting, project management, human resources and equipment management. Is it mobile friendly? Is it integrated? —

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing. There’s even handy charts to visually see your construction project’s financial health. If you have time take a peak of the mobile operations in this video:

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Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. The smallest mistake and you can quickly end up fighting against claims that can block your project and cost you thousands of Euros. No more unnecessary site visits.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

A project team that works well in the field and communicates seamlessly with the back office and collaborates across the entire organization has the best opportunity for success. Clients don’t want negativity when working with project managers or project team members. Avoid Negative Incidents.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

At the beginning of a project, get all parties involved — architects, engineers, project managers, customers — together and make sure you understand where you’re going. Starting with this holistic view can help prevent silos and lead to better flow from one step in a project to the next. Reduce Waste.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

And thanks to a recent KPMG survey , we also know that the large majority of owners (87%) report that their projects are coming under greater scrutiny. So what’s the key to managing increased stakeholder involvement and logistical challenges? It starts with efficient project management processes.

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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.

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