Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2014

When I became its program manager in the fall of 1997, The Pentagon Renovation Program, still early in its development, was already significantly over budget, far behind schedule and producing an unsatisfactory product. The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. Are on-site activities matching up with your schedule?

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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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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. However, it has been worth the effort to develop a thorough vetting process and understanding of what works best for our clients and the type of projects we manage. It matters.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. Especially because the product hadn’t been released in the market yet.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. Subcontractor schedules.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Check out our latest Project Management Master Class.

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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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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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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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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. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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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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Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

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Plans Zoning Schedule Construction 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Construction schedules: they are highly complex, sometimes consisting of thousands and thousands of scheduled activities. This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . But First, What is the Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build? .

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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

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. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners.

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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. Suggest edits.

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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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Materials Software Software Management 247

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

Everyone working on a project has the goal of delivering it on time and within budget, but few team members feel this quite as keenly as construction project managers. . As the project manager, you’re tasked with overseeing and facilitating the several moving parts of a project.

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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

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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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

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Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

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

APRIL 3, 2018

Interested in seeing how much easier—and more productive—your projects could be? The Take 15 series is a weekly, brief webinar (no longer than 15 minutes) led by Viewpoint product experts who will highlight challenges contractors face and how Viewpoint’s comprehensive suite of software solutions can help solve those challenges.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Schedule smart.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

When it comes to Autodesk Build, our product teams are not slowing down. We’ve recently added dozens of product enhancements and updates to support our customers across the field and the office. Reports | Project Member Report . Project Management . Cost Management . User and Project Data .

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Many construction companies and project managers continue to rely on manual processes to record data, allocate work, and keep track of their projects. Optimise your scheduling processes. Well, it doesn’t cut it for scheduling, either. More to read: How to calculate and improve labour productivity in construction.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Not having enough skilled workers creates a bottleneck in construction projects that can have devastating effects on project managers, general contractors, and their teams. Preventing this bottleneck from affecting your construction projects relies on emphasising worker training and upskilling.

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Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Lets Build

DECEMBER 23, 2021

These projects necessitate construction crews and teams to repeat similar works in various areas of the project, proceeding from one location to the next. All this repetitive work depends on the steady schedule of your project plan so that whatever happens, your project progresses at a regular pace.

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