Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more.

Project Management 201

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 201

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

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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Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. But it’s not just change orders.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

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. Championing Construction Collaboration.

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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. Construction in the Cloud. Thankfully these processes are on the way out.

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Project Management Management Software Software 174

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

Revenue recognition standards were recently updated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board , and these updates will have an impact in the construction industry. To help contractors prepare, Viewpoint recently hosted a webinar on how contractors can get ready for the new standards. So where should contractors start?

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Contractors Accounting Contract Viewpoint 223

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. Construction Software ROI.

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Project Management Software Software Management 150

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. percent of contractors reported using six or more solutions.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 209

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. These components are hidden behind the scenes but play a crucial role in a project's success. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers.

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Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before.

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Accounting Software Software FASB 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

5 Ways Contractors Can Improve Profitability. How to reduce the risk of every project. Your accounting team has an opportunity to make a major contribution to your firm’s bottom line. By following project accounting best practices as they manage budgets and billing, they can help ensure the profitability of each project.

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Profitability Virgin Islands Contractors Puerto Rico 207

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. For example: Provisional sums.

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Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Implementing construction technology and digitizing our workflows presents some unique challenges in the construction industry. Explaining this to a group of project engineers on a jobsite is one thing. Trade contractors employ many people who are trained to perform the tasks within their trade.

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Project Management Management Drawings Change Orders 64

Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. What’s missing? The Corecon Mobile solution.

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Project Management Mobility CoreCon Management 196

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 14, 2021

Being a better construction business owner is not just about the habits you practice in front of others. Whether you work alone or managing a group of people, practicing accountability matters. It is often about the habits you practice behind closed doors that make you an easy person to follow.

Accounting 68

Accounting Management Construction Profitability 68

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Carol Hagen

MAY 2, 2012

Is this Your Construction Accounting Software Selection Process? Choosing a Construction Accounting Software Solution can be a daunting task. Whether you’re a general contractor, highway heavy or specialty trade contracting firm it’s not just features or functions that drive your decision.

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Accounting Software Software Viewpoint 164

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

If you run your business with disconnected project teams, you face delayed project updates, duplicate data entry, greater risk of errors and unnecessary costs. Bloomer helps to ensure contractors achieve greater profitability in their businesses through their use of Acumatica Construction Edition. Embedded Form.

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Software Software Profitability Accounting 313

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. Let’s take a look.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow is kicking off soon and we are on our way to a city near you ! In order to keep you informed of new technology trends and best practices in an ever-changing industry, we are bringing the top thought leaders of the industry to share valuable and timely insights for your construction company.

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Contractors Consulting Project Management Management 212

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. The one constant on any construction project is change. That’s why effectively managing these changes is crucial to contractors’ success. An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced.

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Documentation Management Drawings Construction 176

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This lack of effective communication and collaboration can be the downfall of a business, especially in the construction industry, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. First, contractors can take a look at how they operate. And accountants don’t know what it’s like to work in the field.

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Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 140

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Here’s Your Chance to See the Latest Construction Technologies and Hear from Industry Experts—all in an Intimate Setting Near You! Construction technology is evolving. The agenda will focus on topics and technologies that are top of mind within the construction industry, and give you the chance to ask questions of industry experts.

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Contractors Seattle Viewpoint Industrial 218

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Every construction professional knows the downside to missing project deadlines. Not only does it frustrate stakeholders, but it keeps the team from getting started on the next revenue-generating project. With that said, few construction teams actually succeed in finishing their jobs on time. Communication Breakdowns.

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Lien Construction Schedule Risk 182

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Adding it All Up.

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Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry. Many contractors experience data frustrations ranging from waiting on IT to build a custom report to trying to make a critical business decision without proper data.

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Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 192

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. It demands a team equipped with specific traits.

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

The construction industry is a big consumer of raw materials, accounting for over 30% of the extraction of natural materials. With the growing concerns over climate change, there’s increasing pressure on construction firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly methods. Why is sustainable construction important?

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Sustainability Construction Materials Environment 158

Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit.

Construction 147

Construction Risk Site Safety 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

In case you haven’t heard, construction software use is on the rise. By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry.

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Software Software Viewpoint Construction 186

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If there’s one thing all contractors are interested in, it’s cutting costs. Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Improve Project Planning and Execution with BIM. Rethink Project Management.

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Contractors Software Software BIM 174