article thumbnail

What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

article thumbnail

Why Are Contractors Using Fewer Software Applications?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. That doesn’t mean the industry isn’t going digital at all, though. The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. Five years ago, 22.9

Software 177
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Lessons for Home Building Industry Rookies

Pro Builder

Lessons for Home Building Industry Rookies. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your rookie self just entering the home building industry? If you’re a salesperson, understand that simple little change order you did, how much effect that has on other people. cbroderick. Fri, 07/02/2021 - 09:40.

article thumbnail

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software

Pro Builder

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. An integrated mechanical contractor software improves estimating accuracy.

article thumbnail

8 Benefits of Using Web-Based Software in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Below are eight benefits to using web-based software, which keeps you and your crews flexible, accurate, and efficient.

Software 130
article thumbnail

Stop the Finger Pointing: Avoid Mishaps With BI

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project.

Software 177
article thumbnail

Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? Reflex ERP.

Software 200