Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. Countless projects come off track, sometimes due to completely unforeseen circumstances. It should start from the site and reach back to the office.

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Office Site Project Management Management 173

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.

Project Management 162

Project Management Software Software Management 162

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2022

Project management is tough. You have stakeholders tugging on your shirt for progress updates, financials, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and that barely scratches the surface. For project managers, Autodesk Build is an essential tool for keeping the entire project team on the same page, at every stage.

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Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 98

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.

Project Management 97

Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97

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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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. It’s amazing to see parts become wholes, to watch a humming construction site transform from a ground-level pile of materials into a beautiful high-rise, hospital, office building or campus. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

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Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. What’s wrong with a general contractor focused on commercial construction costs and his construction schedule?

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Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Lets Build

MARCH 26, 2021

Whether you are building a hospital, a school, an entire apartment block, or even a new road network, it is of paramount importance that your teams are connected around a centralised, live schedule. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. It’s like running a race.

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Schedule Project Management Construction Site 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Tight margins, resource constraints, and labor shortages are forcing companies to get creative in order to keep projects on track. Add to that every trade involved on a given project. It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities.

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Schedule Autodesk Management Project Management 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. Many project managers or supervisors keep a duplicate set of plans in field offices, but even those can get lost, or if changes were made to the current set that was being used, the backup may not reflect these. Want to know more?

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Documentation Management Drawings Construction 191

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2018

Decision-makers need to have access to real-time data to steer the company in the right direction, and those managing projects on the ground need clear communication from the office to execute projects efficiently and effectively. percent of them still use spreadsheets for construction project management.

Accounting 211

Accounting Viewpoint Software Software 211

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.

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Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 221

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.

Construction 211

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 211

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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Materials Software Software Management 247

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?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

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. The reason?

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Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98

Lets Build

MARCH 19, 2021

Do you work in projects with a lot of repetition (e.g. Then, you should already know how important it is to keep all your project schedules connected. Many project managers tell us that they have to spend over 6 hours a week creating and maintaining different schedules (e.g. apartments, hospitals, roadwork)?

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Schedule Plans Project Management Site 88

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. Suggest edits.

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Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 80

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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Office Mobility Schedule Project Management 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2023

This is why having an accurate and updated project schedule is so important. When everyone has access to the construction schedule, the chances of completing the project on time and within budget are much higher. Unfortunately, most construction pros struggle to stay on top of project schedules.

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Schedule Software Software Management 97

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? All of the above?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

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 connected are your office employees, project teams and field crews?

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Drones are flying over job sites, VR headsets are offering virtual tours of mock-ups, and cloud-based construction management software is streamlining operations and increasing construction productivity like never before. Click here to view the full schedule. Reserve your complimentary spot today! Questions about the event?

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Contractors Seattle Viewpoint Industrial 223

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.

Documentation 168

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 168

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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Site Schedule Project Management Management 148

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?

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CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 21, 2019

a back-office accounting system, a separate project management solution and multiple apps or tools for the field), without true integration between the systems that different departments rely on, each department will still find themselves siloed. While each separate program may work well for its intended use (e.g.

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Software Software Contractors Office 200

Lets Build

JANUARY 21, 2021

How can you seamlessly connect your project schedule to the site? Many project managers rely on WhatsApp and Excel for their communication with the field. They are both tools that can bring value to your projects and allow you to share information with other stakeholders. They lack a real-time link to the schedule.

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Schedule Site Construction Plans 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Walk us through your career and what led you to become an Assistant Project Manager. So I got a job as a project engineer in the service department.

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Project Management Management Autodesk ProCore 97

Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

From customer invoices and signoffs to fuel expenses, site risk forms, and everything in between, paperwork results in a massive amount of admin time spent submitting them into your back office system—assuming it makes it that far. Optimise your scheduling processes. Well, it doesn’t cut it for scheduling, either.

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Management Construction Schedule Software 157

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2020

However, progress reports might also come with a lot of admin work for project managers depending on the tools they are using in their projects. Free ebook: Why you can’t run complex construction projects with WhatsApp and Excel. Project teams will always know what they are supposed to do and in what way.

Project Management 174

Project Management Construction Accidents Site 174

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required. USACE JOC Participants.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Are there any special challenges in managing your organization? We have an office in downtown Manhattan, right there amongst all the high rises. In some of our Midwestern locations, we have to deal with material, supplies and things like that getting back and forth from the office. Viewpoint: Excellent.

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Viewpoint Union Software Software 204

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

Managing Risk in the Digital Age, [link]. Section In the Office. Prior to founding BuildingConnected, DeVan worked as an engineer, scheduler, estimator and project manager for 6 years in commercial construction. Check it out today. Author Dustin DeVan. Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by.

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Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

Lets Build

AUGUST 19, 2020

Project Managers and their teams are often ending up lost in a sea of data that lacks context. Or in other words, data that isn’t connected to the 3-6 week planning and to the master schedule. In many cases, Project Managers and the other project participants rely on the wrong tools to achieve that.

Plans 148

Plans Project Management Construction Management 148

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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Site Project Management Construction Management 147