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Getting buy-in from the field for digital project management

Fieldwire

Switching from paper blueprints to shared digital drawings unlocks incredible opportunities to digitize our workflows. Not only does it greatly simplify drawing and revision management, it enables the ability to use greatly improved digital workflows for things like submittals , requests for information , change orders , and task management.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

Change orders : A change order is a written agreement between the owner or architect and the contractor that changes the contract amount, work requirements, and/or schedule. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

One day I remember starting the demo on a wall. These did not show up on the drawings. change orders. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. We took off the drywall and found out that there were all kinds of wires and pipes running through it. January 2009. December 2008.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. Plus, builders might end up working with old versions of construction drawings without the design team’s latest changes. These defects can occur through omission or error. Workmanship defects.

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Autodesk Build is Available to All, Combines Capabilities of BIM 360 and PlanGrid

Construction Junkie

Users can also control documents, track versions of drawings, and manage approval capabilities on 2D sheets and 3D models. More Information For more information about build, you can check out a demo on their website or sign up for a free 30-day trial. PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

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How technology can help you maintain your profit margins at residential projects

Lets Build

This information consists of everything needed to eliminate project uncertainties, including accurate models, drawings, and specifications. When you’re ready to get started, book your free demo of LetsBuild Coordination to gain the benefits of digital construction technology and start maintaining your profit margins at residential projects.

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Manage Changes, Don’t Let Them Manage You

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The architect made the change, and communicated it to the blockwork subcontractor to add the door on site. The architect also updated the drawings, but did not communicate the change to the broader team. This miss required a change order to be made for the design to be redone. Reach out today for a demo.