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Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost

Lets Build

Taking all the above into consideration, it becomes clear that construction-specific software can have a powerful impact on the sector if used in the right way. More specifically, the ConTech sector has gathered cumulative investment of $9 billion in the period 2008-2012, and $18 billion from 2013 to February 2018.

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The Role of Construction Software Technology in Mitigating Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It can range from planning and estimates to time-line issues; poor organisation of manpower and processes; inefficient project management tools (such as field management software ); lack of contingency plans for bottlenecks and project disruption; and perhaps most worrying, the use of undocumented or unsanctioned methodologies between teams.

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FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report | Business.

Contractor Magazine

Home > Management > Business Devlopment > FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report. FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report. Construction Put in Place is Predicted to Grow 3 Percent by the End of 2012. Office construction should be 4% by the end of 2012 and improve to around 6% for 2013 through 2014.

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Revit OpEd: 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebraska

Revit OpEd

Tuesday, September 18, 2012. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebraska. It runs this Friday and Saturday at the Mid-America Center (September 21 & 22, 2012). Content and Software Developers. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ▼ September 2012. (22).

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. April 2012.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Considering New Accounting Software? Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. Good on new and used equipment, including software. August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. This may involve continued consultations with those people previously interviewed. STRATEGY |.