Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Materials Software Software Project Management 232

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process.

Project Management 242

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 242

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. Hire, fire and supervise.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Lets Build

AUGUST 17, 2022

You know the benefits of lean design and construction – maximizing efficiency while minimizing costs and decreasing waste—by now. Realise the benefits of lean design and construction with these six processes, techniques, and tools! Lean design and construction processes. Lean design and construction processes.

Design 148

Design Schedule Construction Plans 148

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Extra cost for materials and storage. Legal disputes. Cash flow problems.

Schedule 206

Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” As stok’s Project Management team , this question comes across our desks at a steady cadence. Determine what’s truly important to the project. Zero Energy vs LEED vs LBC Materials Petal). 2: Design & Engineering. 3: Schedule.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

Design-Build Construction is a project delivery method in which a building owner forges a single contract with one entity for architectural/engineering design services and construction services. During Phase III – Construction , your Project Manager and Project Supervisor will mobilize equipment and monitor onsite activity.

Design 62

Design Budgeting Budget Permits 62

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Improve Your Construction Schedule. Today, there exist many technology platforms and tools that are designed to streamline construction project scheduling without necessitating that you create new workflows from scratch. There are many options, and no one right answer for your team and project needs.

Schedule 59

Schedule Construction Resource Project Management 59

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

Project Management 150

Project Management Software Software Management 150

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

Project Management 122

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. All of the above?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Innovation 254

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? One example is our “Saved Day Calculator,” which measures the full impact of a schedule day. Note: Front-line field superintendents are known by many names, but for this column, I’ll refer to them as project managers or PMs. Type of units/design. Scott Sedam.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Schedule Site 52

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. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While things may have started out focusing on the tangible elements of construction, the technology has evolved in such a way that we can now use BIM to manage the behind-the-scenes aspects that make a project or building tick. These components include schedule, cost, operations, and more. What is 3D BIM?: What is 4D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The only bottleneck affecting the construction industry in the EU more than material and supplier disruptions this year is the ongoing labour shortage. Not having enough skilled workers creates a bottleneck in construction projects that can have devastating effects on project managers, general contractors, and their teams.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

Zoning classifications include residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or hotel/hospitality along with other particular designations. However, project managers always make the rookie mistake of failing to integrate zoning into their planning. Size can refer to the height, number of stories, footprint, etc.

Zoning 158

Zoning Plans Construction Regulation 158

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times. Note the different thickness: A standard plywood thickness on site is 18mm.

Materials 136

Materials Concrete Fabrication Foundation 136

Construction Equipment

MARCH 5, 2020

Building information modeling (BIM) has made design, construction, and project management easier and more convenient to manage, Geospatial World reports. By using BIM, construction engineers are now finding it easier to schedule their work, manage material, estimate the expenditure, and look after…

BIM 91

BIM Management Construction Project Management 91

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers. The reason?

Site 158

Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

After a successful project kick-off , a solid foundation is required to bring your project into “flow state”. That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. The costs of design work. Planning and design costs.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Design effectively. Schedule smart.

Viewpoint 205

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 205

Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

What is a lookahead schedule? Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. With the help of an up-to-date lookahead schedule, a Project manager can plan the tasks and objectives of the project for the next three to six weeks.

Plans 145

Plans Project Management Schedule Management 145

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80 times the characteristic strength ; and the average strength of all the samples is not less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.

Concrete 229

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 229

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

There are four lean principles that construction professionals can apply to their infrastructure projects: 1. Contractors need to focus on value creation—that means ensuring that all of the project’s resources, materials, and information are linked together, creating a single workflow. Synchronize your scheduling.

Infrastructure 148

Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. For this reason, the minimum compressive strength has been included in many specifications.

Concrete 240

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 240

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Remodel Cost Analysis & Project Management Calculator provides remodelers a very valuable resource for creating preliminary cost estimates for rehbab projects, managing budgets and scopes of work. construction cost estimates Management calculator quantity of materials Videos'

Remodeling 45

Remodeling Project Management Management Budgeting 45

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels. Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

Risk 92

Risk Construction Schedule Contractors 92

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. Material defects. This is especially true for materials that ship out with defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, more than 90% of respondents to the Autodesk 2023 State of Design & Make report say that upskilling is important to their companies. Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. This is where design and BIM training comes in.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In addition, respondents from the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand listed their biggest challenges in residential construction, with the top two being subcontractor delays and sourcing materials delays. What residential construction challenges are project managers facing today?

Residential 148

Residential Construction Project Management Software 148