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.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Productivity has been a popular topic of discussion in construction , especially over the past year. The report, “ Reinventing Construction: A Route to Higher Productivity ,” found labor productivity in construction only increased 1 percent globally over the past 20 years, compared to 2.8 New Construction Productivity Data.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Improve Project Management.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. productive environment. Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Association for Project Management.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contractors, workers and project managers pushing for safer, more productive solutions have transformed the modern jobsite from a buzzing hive that relied predominantly on manual labor to a streamlined operation dominated by hard-hitting machines. The Benefits Your Firm Can Realize in Employing Remote-Controlled Demo.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this first of a three-part series on AI in construction, we take a closer look at the areas where AI can make a difference in streamlining project management, bridging the gaps between field and the office, and boosting productivity by reducing unnecessary overhead.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

The first priority of an effective team meeting is to review production and performance to date, asses how much work is left to complete and address how teams will accomplish the remaining work and tasks required to finish safely, on-time and on-budget. 4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2018

Many construction companies are implementing technology solutions to improve productivity, asset utilization and efficiency on the jobsite. Increasingly, they are also looking to technology to improve the overall safety of workers, equipment operators and project managers while on construction sites and around heavy equipment.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. 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. Angela Bloomer Director of Product Management.

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Lets Build

JUNE 24, 2021

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

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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.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 14, 2024

The success of any business, large or small, depends largely on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is more straightforward said than done.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Robust processes have been proven and available for decades and have now evolved into full solution frameworks for improving construction productivity. IPD Teams: Creation, Organization and Management. Association for Project Management. The effect of integration on project delivery team effectiveness. Dixon (Ed.).

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Definition of physical and funtional needs including environmental needs and project requirements (users) / Project Requirements Development.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 15, 2020

Crosby started in construction on a framing crew building custom homes, then moved into management of large projects with an emphasis on electronic project management and scheduling. As BIM has emerged, Crosby has fully engaged in virtual design and construction (VDAC). Procore.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

4 Failure to leverage granular construction-based line of granular tasks and associated labor, material, equipment, and productivity information Inconsistency in planning and scope management, poor communication, and failure to address stakeholder engagement can be rectified. International Journal of Project Management Chitkara, K.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As a construction business owner, improving productivity is essential to your company's success. But you may often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. At some point, we all experience that. Classifying tasks and tackling the most time-consuming ones can feel daunting.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It aims to continually improve all facets of operations, including productivity , an area that has become a key performance indicator for contractors. According to the Lean Construction Institute , using lean in construction can result in improved productivity, increased safety on jobsites and significant cost savings. 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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Contrary to other industries with specific key performance indicators (KPIs) that benchmark productivity, the construction industry has traditionally lacked such KPIs to set those standards and thus optimize productivity.

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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. Oftentimes that means more work for end users, killing productivity. . Choosing a Dependable Software Provider for the Long Haul.

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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. These tools facilitate real-time collaboration, decision-making, and information exchange, increasing productivity and reducing project delays.

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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 2, 2018

It’s no secret, though, that many contractors rely on spreadsheets for workflows like accounting, project management, scheduling and estimating. percent of them still use spreadsheets for construction project management. Overall, this sped up project execution, cut costs and stopped margin erosion.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Built for the project-based business, Microsoft Dynamics SL has long provided the familiarity that many construction companies need.

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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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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. 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. Director of Product Management. Angela Bloomer.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. Project Management .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. As a leader or project manager on the job, you have to make decisions that keep projects moving.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. Autodesk has officially rolled out two products that will help construction professionals do just that.

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