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Survey Says: Contractors Committed to Tech, Industry Still Faces Hurdles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. in 2017 to 40.2% in 2017 to just 15.4%

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Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost

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The need for a more collaborative and innovative approach in the industry is stronger than ever. The more innovative and more investing companies will have a lot to gain. 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.

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Viewpoint Digitizes the Construction Industry

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The digitization of the construction industry is inevitable, and Viewpoint is at the forefront of construction software innovation. In the UK, Viewpoint picked up Collaboration Product of the Year for the seventh consecutive year, along with Best Mobile Technology of the Year for Field View at the 2017 Construction Computing Awards.

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

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A 2017 report by the NAHB Economics and Housing Policy Group noted that 63% of young adults surveyed who were undecided about their careers said there was “no or little chance they’d consider a career in the construction trades.”

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Why You Need a Long-Term Construction Software Partner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In case you haven’t heard, construction software use is on the rise. By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry.

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5 Reasons Why Construction Managers Should Use Cloud Solutions

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Those devices brought interconnectivity and mobility to unprecedented levels when it comes to project management as their sizes are still shrinking, but their functionalities are exponentially growing. Furthermore, even though there has been a lot of debate surrounding the perks of going for cloud CRM software, the advantages are undeniable.

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The 10 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Project Management Software?Part 5 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. The largest group of respondents in 2017 reported using only two software solutions.