Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.

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Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2020

With our ViewpointOne suite of connected software solutions, construction project managers have all the tools they need to get the job done.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team.

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Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the construction industry, communication takes many forms, including written reports, drawings, emails, and face-to-face meetings. Each form of communication has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

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Project Management Management Drawings IDEA 116

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce.

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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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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

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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.

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Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 169

ENR Construction

JUNE 29, 2023

Cloud-based project management technology can prepare contractors to track and manage major infrastructure sustainability requirements and incentives.

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Project Management Infrastructure Sustainability Management 73

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2013

When it comes to project management software , contractors have numerous options, from spreadsheets and generic applications to software designed for the construction industry. Construction Management with John Chaney'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. One of the many reports project managers can access via Team.

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Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 169

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy.

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Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Discover the latest low-code application technology specifically designed to ensure a quicker, safer and more reliable on- and off-site experience for your teams and contractors. Learn how contractors can modernize operations, improve team collaboration and deliver safer working experiences for your teams. Hitachi Solutions America.

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America Permits Mobility Safety 294

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. Louis, Missouri.

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Fieldwire

JUNE 19, 2023

Fieldwire is proud to be recognized by Forbes Advisor on their 2023 list of Best Construction Project Management Software. Our jobsite management app was specifically identified as best in the category for coordination and collaboration. Want to try out Fieldwire for yourself?

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2022

Project management is tough. As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction project manager. “As

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. Believe me, it takes some trial and error.

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cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? They manage the trades, financials, schedule, quality and administration.

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Project Management Management Construction Schedule 74

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 18, 2022

A look at how modern construction project management has evolved and why connected data and workflows will change the game.

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Environment Project Management Construction Contractors 169

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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce.

Software 162

Software Software Contractors Electrical 162

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

A long-standing joke has circulated in the industry that the project manager evolved as the solution to the mounds of paperwork a superintendent encounters. Today, the number of contractors who do not have some semblance of a project management corps is minimal.

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Project Management Management Contractors Industrial 221

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.

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Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. Juneau Construction Company.

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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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. management.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2018

Capital projects bring a numerous amount of moving parts for construction contractors to regulate as project managers. The leadership of the team, budget, design quality, and management of time rests on the head of the contractor. How can these professionals diminish the stress and stay on task?

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ENR Construction

JULY 28, 2023

Sometimes, construction project management feels a bit like herding cats. There are so many people in so many departments who are involved, not to mention suppliers, service providers and sub-contractors.

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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

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes. Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. Rachel Fulford. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 17:00.

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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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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. For some of our clients, OFIs and owner vendors make good sense.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. What is a general contractor? Now, let’s get into the specifics of general contractor salaries and the factors that affect their pay.

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Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

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.

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78