Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. The reason?

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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

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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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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Carol Hagen

APRIL 11, 2012

Sharing progress with the owner is paramount to relationship building with the construction project owner. Using photos to clarify site conditions can help. They make their projects into Case Studies and Blog posts ( [link] ). Tablet PCs and mobile devices can make this faster and smoother.

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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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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. RFIs can also be created and shared using the mobile app.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information.

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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 makes Box a great fit?

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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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

MARCH 14, 2018

In construction, jobsites and their conditions are never the same, which means processes can vary from site to site. Leading-edge software and technology are helping contractors streamline construction processes with tools for mobile data capture, automated workflows and more. Improve Project Management.

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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

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. Not any longer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Construction sites are a sort of controlled chaos. Projects and builds are often made successful in large part by the leaders guiding the job from start to finish. 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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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Asset/Component Management. Bid Management. Building/Site/Location Management. Change Order Management. Contract Management. Contractor Management. Issues Management. Subcontractor Management, including MBE/WBE Tracking and Management. Mobile Access. Program 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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Lets Build

APRIL 10, 2023

Construction site management has become increasingly complex as the industry faces more challenges than ever, like rising costs and inflation , ongoing labour shortages , supply chain disruptions , and more. Project managers must oversee every aspect of their projects to ensure they can deliver on spec, on time, and on budget.

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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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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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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The sooner players in construction realise the need for making their projects more agile and accessible the easier it will be for them to see more on site, boost productivity and eventually deliver sooner and increase their profits. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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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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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. Contractor set up a kick-off meeting and mobilizes. Owner regularly inspects the site. If rejected, the owner can discuss modifications required for a new proposal with the Contractor.

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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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Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Construction managers have to keep their eyes and ears open while being on their feet all day long to manage the crowd. Project managers tell us that they spend 40% of their time on site day after day attending meetings, making phone calls, and writing reports.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Project: Empirical Evidence of Collaborative Problem-Solving Benefits. Management Institute. Construction Management and Economics, 28(3), 301-310. Journal of Project Management, 22(3), 253-263. Brennan, R.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mobilization in construction is a critical phase that sets the foundation for a successful project. This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that almost 10 out of every 100,000 construction workers are killed on a construction site - each year. The focus here will be on six fundamental practices needed in order to improve machine operator safety on construction sites. Management System. In 2019, 1,071 workers in the U.S.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you’re like most foremen and site managers, it’s more than you’d like to admit—construction professionals spend over one-third of their time on non-productive activities. As a result, on-site activities get delayed, causing you to miss deadlines and go over budget trying to make up for that wasted time.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Here’s how to insert them all onto your PDF: Field Measurements are not as accurate as using the desktop version of Bluebeam Revu (which has a snap to content option), but having the ability to do quick spot checks on the project site is a timesaver.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Improve communication and collaboration with a digital construction site diary The key to efficient communication and collaboration between construction teams is storing all relevant data about a project in a single place. And the best way to do that is with a digital site diary. Keeping every stakeholder on the same page.

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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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Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. What is a lookahead schedule? The result?

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2020

As construction faces the serious effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, more and more companies are forced to either shut down their sites or, in the best-case scenario, limit their operating activities. Read more: How to manage your construction sites during and after COVID-19. Everything!

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. There were cases sited involving email, metadata, and search terms that they asked us to comment on as well.

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