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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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

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

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. That’s why it is vital for construction professionals on the jobsite to stay connected to the contractor’s back office.

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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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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

The Construction Industry is Undergoing a Digital Transformation and Mobile Technologies are Leading the Movement. Today, builders are using more online and mobile apps than ever before to keep data and communications integrated when they’re in the field. Paper got the job done. The quick answer is efficiency.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. GoFormz GoFormz users can create digital forms that work online and on mobile devices, like phones and tablets, in an app-like experience. courtesy of GoFormz.

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Carol Hagen

JULY 13, 2012

Much of what happens on a construction site involves a high degree of collaboration so smartphone screens will likely not suffice for visual project management teams. Cloud and Mobile go together so call me to get your construction business started down the path. What Cloud Solutions Are Easy to Implement?

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This pace will continue as construction project managers find the tools they learned about in college are replaced within 10 years of graduation. This is particularly noticeable between preconstruction to operations and finance, and from field to office. Mobility and Partnerships. Construction Silo Solution.

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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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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 Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

In this session, you’ll learn three advantages proven, born-in-the-cloud construction and accounting software provides, where everyone from management and field operations to the back office is connected and has complete visibility into your customers and business. Can’t attend this webinar? Register now and listen later.

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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. Having the right software in place, such as Viewpoint’s cloud-based, integrated suite of solutions , helps those in the field and the office better track materials costs. Not any longer.

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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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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

The podcast explores how software designed specifically for contractors can lead to efficiency improvements, how contractors can assess their current software and select alternatives, and how specific software solutions can connect the office, team, and field. Is Your Software Cloud and Mobile Friendly?

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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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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 24, 2012

Team meetings in construction offices are transforming as we speak. After reading this CNN article, ‘Generation Y’ set to transform office life and a tweet from Jennifer Hicks it made me think about what is happening in the AEC industry. Project Documents are Changing. At least the successful ones are.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 26, 2013

To quote Fast Company in their article “ Why you should work from a coffee shop, even when you have an office “, A change of environment stimulates creativity. Even in the most awesome of offices we can fall into a routine, and a routine is the enemy of creativity.

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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. As your contracting firm grows your needs typically outgrow what you can do with Microsoft Office so where’s a GC to turn? It’s all there.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Collaborating on Cash flow » The Year of Mobile Technology? This year, I think it’s safe to say that mobile devices and applications that run on mobile devices are the buzz of construction industry, and it’s easy to see why. Plus, a large majority of adults already use their personal mobile devices for work purposes.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. 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. Trust a single source of truth.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Many project managers tell us that they still rely on WhatsApp, Messenger, or even Excel and emails for their project communication. Fragmented communication between the site and the office, excessive admin workload, and information overkill for stakeholders involved in the project. The result? The reason?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. Having a discussion about the responsibilities of project managers and field managers in this situation would also be beneficial. A more collaborative preconstruction phase would benefit everyone.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In your search for a suitable project management system for your construction business , you will no doubt be faced with the challenge of narrowing down many options. Without software that connects your back office, project team and field staff, it’s too easy to miss project deadlines. Field defects management.

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Lets Build

MARCH 26, 2021

By moving your project communication to the cloud, you can ensure that everyone stays on the same page and critical issues or last-minute changes are reported directly from the site in a timely manner. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. How could you change that?

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Staying on track with each team’s progress at every stage is a never-ending mission for every project manager and site foreman out there. Regardless of the type or size of your project, you always need to have a full overview of the progress made on site and communicate critical issues in an efficient and effective way.

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Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Construction personnel communicate frequently to achieve good project outcomes and this usually involves email and with more mobile devices, text messages. Most project managers I speak to are inundated with large volumes of email that take hours to process daily. After reviewing this research, an anonymous reader writes.

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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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