Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns. Daily construction reports can help project managers identify the causes of delays and take corrective actions promptly to ensure that the project remains on schedule. All of the above? But how do you do that?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Companies worldwide are investing in construction software to improve both on- and off-site productivity.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Emphasise communication The goal isn’t to eliminate cost and scheduling risks, which is basically impossible; it’s to manage those risks by emphasising communication early and often. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk. Communication needs to happen at every level.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Planning and scheduling practices. Further reading: Most common construction problems and how construction management software can solve them. Invest in construction management software. Ideally, this software should allow for easy, real-time communication between teams—both in the office and in the field.

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Products Construction Site Accounting 145

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient. To learn more about Fieldwire’s premium features, please register for a live demo.

Management 52

Management Project Management Construction Software 52

Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

During the session, they map out milestones and determine the scheduling considerations and necessary activities to reach them. For the final session, invite everyone involved in the project to set milestones, determine start/finish dates, and schedule activities and tasks to help ensure teams hit their objectives on time and on budget.

Plans 78

Plans Schedule Project Management Management 78

Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

During the session, they map out milestones and determine the scheduling considerations and necessary activities to reach them. For the final session, invite everyone involved in the project to set milestones, determine start/finish dates, and schedule activities and tasks to help ensure teams hit their objectives on time and on budget.

Plans 78

Plans Schedule Project Management Management 78

Fieldwire

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s a widespread problem that attributes to some of the inefficiencies that cause large projects to run on average 20% longer to finish than scheduled and up to 80% over budget. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo → And yes, that can add up fast.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Management Products 52

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From turning cost estimates into a schedule of values (SOV), planning and forecasting of labor and aligning with the contract schedule, to maintaining detailed recordkeeping for field teams—it’s a process that can be labor-intensive, time-consuming and frustrating. Fieldwire can save up to one hour per person every day.

Electrical 52

Electrical Contractors Schedule Plans 52

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

The more detailed construction submittals, the better likelihood of an accurate budget and schedule. To learn more about Fieldwire’s premium features like project management, register for a live demo with our construction professionals. A larger project, with dozens of subs, may have 500 or more individual submittals.

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Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. Managing on-site workers & schedules. Further read: How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud. General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project.

Contractors 148

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. To learn more about Fieldwire, please register for a live demo. Schedule Demo. There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’.

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Field management software solutions can streamline the process even further: overlaying newer drawing versions on top of old ones provides real-time insight into changes. From machine scheduling to design improvement, machine learning is the future of construction. Schedule Demo. Safety Incidents and Recordables.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The common misconception is that only big companies with flexible budgets can afford it, but that’s not true. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 5. Benefits of implementing new technology Implementing new technology has many benefits.

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Management Certification Construction Education 52

Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

While you may assume that paying for scheduled maintenance is unnecessary, the reality is - without it, organizations are typically compelled to undertake more costly repairs. Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. This is called predictive maintenance, and it lends the ability to forecast budget dollars with a degree of accuracy.

Management 52

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Here are steps you should take to ensure the success of your project: Define timeline, milestones, and the budget. Stay on top of the trends including new equipment and technology, software project management solutions, and so on. Schedule Demo. Create a clear communication plan.

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Risk Plans Insurance Construction 59

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. Some of the crucial features of HeavyBid:- HeavyBid facilitates the users to produce and sustain live schedules through Primavera and Microsoft Project.

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Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. How you integrate preconstruction planning into your processes will vary based on the project, but there is one common goal of preconstruction: heading off issues before they cause you to go over budget and miss deadlines.

Schedule 143

Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

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. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. Less than one-third of contractors finish their tasks on time and on budget. 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?

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

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. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. Construction software isn’t new.

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Lets Build

APRIL 10, 2023

Project managers must oversee every aspect of their projects to ensure they can deliver on spec, on time, and on budget. Rethink your planning and scheduling processes Another way to improve your construction site management is by changing how you plan and schedule your projects. Did you deliver on time and on budget?

Site 78

Site Management Project Management Construction 78

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. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. Construction software isn’t new.

Project Management 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

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. With the right construction management software , you can maximise efficiency, reduce risk, and shift tasks around quickly based on changes to the project’s scope.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

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.

Plans 148

Plans Zoning Schedule Construction 148

Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Building quality, meeting deadlines , and staying on budget are all factors of success. A 2021 study found that not incorporating a comprehensive risk management plan can lead to bottlenecks in construction projects that affect achieving performance goals, including cost, budget, and build quality.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

A detailed cost estimate presents information to owners, architects, and builders about the facility and the project budget throughout the design phase. To get a top down estimated schedule the estimator has to break down the activity and set up linkage between activities. This method can also be applied for small software projects.

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Estimating Construction Forecasting Budgeting 40

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. But don’t take our word for it— book your free demo today and see how easy managing on-site defects can be.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Construction management software. Budgeting and cost overruns. If that number is more than you care to admit, you’re not alone— McKinsey found that large projects tend to go 80% over budget and take 20% longer to complete than estimated. The solution to these construction project management challenges? Disputes and delays.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Lets Build

APRIL 25, 2017

Budget Portfolio. Basically, the Budget Portfolio allows the user to look across all their projects and see what their projected spend is. A great way of knowing how the budget is doing. And we have now added improvements to the way that users can use the Budget Portfolio feature. My Tasks on Android.

Budgeting 149

Budgeting Budget Accounting Software 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2022

You’ve purchased your cost management software and you’re finally ready to get it all set up. Complicated schedule of values management. The schedule of values (SOV) lays out the cost of all billable work for the project and represents the final contract price. Revised budget. Projected budget.

Management 98

Management Change Orders Autodesk Budgeting 98

Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Make the process easy with a digital tool, which allows you to visualise planned vs actual work to highlight non-working gaps and keep track of your schedule. It allows you to identify issues in advance and make modifications and changes to the schedule without delaying the project.

BIM 148

BIM Site Mobility Management 148

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

To mitigate the risk of damaging those components, transportation costs can take up a large portion of any project’s budget. Learn more: Why Construction Scheduling Software is More Efficient. Learn more about how LetsBuild is revolutionizing the construction industry and get your free demo today.

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187