Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

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BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. 2) Time & Productivity Management. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Document Management . Files | Model Browser [coming soon] . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Cost Management | Grouped Summary Level Budget Report* . Cost Management | Main Contract Editing Enhancements* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

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. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Document Management . Reports | Project Member Report . Project Management . Cost Management . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Associated Costs Report Export* . Cost Management | Expense Import* . Transmittal .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 98

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This allows our project managers to spend more time providing great client service rather than hunting down invoices and following up on outstanding billing items. Another reason it’s important to have a construction project’s financial information in order is it ensures a project can be closed out in a timely fashion.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Plus, preconstruction solutions like Autodesk Construction Cloud offer automated clash detection tools to streamline model coordination and free your team from having to do tedious processes. Keeping everything connected also makes it easier to preview the entire project. This is where connected bid management solutions comes in handy.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Serious Project Design Errors.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

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.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. BIM changes that and even more. Modeling & Design. To produce a digital model, the objects are assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

It got me to thinking – I need to develop a (much simpler) stress test model for my own company. I would challenge you to create simple models that allow you to give your own organization random “stress” tests. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority. Senior Management Representative. JOC Project Manager. Did the project come in within or below the Project Budget? Were estimates, projections and recommendations provided by the Contractor and Delivery Team correct?

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Tekla had a message for contractors at the show: Don’t wait until you are contracted on a job to utilize the power of BIM (building information modeling). It’s a construction collaboration tool that lets everyone in the industry tap into the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process for free. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Nonetheless, there’s most likely an optimal delivery method for your company or project. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Large projects still get chunked out and handed off to knowledgeable subcontractors who, in their turn, hire their own workers with the confidence that they can do the job right. . They must coordinate some of the most complex aspects of the built environment, with ever up-to-date documents, or face the consequences.

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

« The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. document management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. Background into integrated methodologies for tracking changes and model coordination review. “We We were early adopters of [sic] BIM Collaborate, which has proven to be instrumental in managing project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) » Lessons in Construction Leadership. Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With the Internet becoming an application utility, this model is changing. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

This virtualization model just gives you the PC environment on a tablet computer, rather than optimizing the software for the tablet environment. In order to create tablet-ready software, developers must more than likely redesign their user interfaces to be simplistic without losing functionality, which is no easy feat! change orders.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to facility management.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

While there are advantages to this type of so-called virtualization model, it is not a true browser-based or “Cloud” solution. </P. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

These technologies help contractors to create the cost estimates required to bid on projects in other regions more effectively. Among these technologies the most important are online plan rooms, bid management software, takeoff and estimating software, building information modeling (BIM), and cloud-based project management software.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

For starters, Case showed that they “came to play’ with the introduction of three new DV series double drum large asphalt compactors designed to accommodate a wide variety of paving projects. In addition, Case expanded its compact excavator line with the CX55B minimum tail swing model. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

“Almost a year ago we introduced Autodesk Construction Cloud, sharing our vision for the most powerful and complete portfolio of construction management products. Autodesk Build Build will combine many of the existing features on BIM 360 and PlanGrid to provide an all-inclusive project management experience under one roof.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Combining the strong documentation abilities of BIM 360 and the field accessibility of PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is being offered as a complete solution for construction project management, quality control, safety reporting, project cost, and closeout. PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

Autodesk 84

Autodesk BIM Project Management Documentation 84

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to show you over 30 new releases for our project management, cost , and field collaboration solution. Document Management Releases. Account Level Cost Management Library Templates . Executive Level Cross Project Budget Report . Project Configuration Wizard* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Mobility Change Orders 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Managing construction submittals determines the success of your proposed timeline, the line items in your budget, and the accuracy of a completed project. . Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. before they are fabricated and delivered to the project.”.

Construction 98

Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Historically, accounting and IT departments have managed enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and forced project management teams to make these solutions work for operations. ERPs can be configured to meet the needs of accounting teams, and their on-prem deployment allowed IT to control accessibility.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Estimating 136