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Construction in the Digital Age: Embracing Innovative Tools for Successful Business

Construction Marketing

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). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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Top 10 Contractor Mistakes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. When accidents happen at construction sites , the harm can come to more than just property.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We have seen a new silica rule that affects construction sites in the past year, though, and now we’re looking at a proposed crane operator certification rule , scheduled to go into effect this November. In any case, contractors should keep an eye on this rule, as it’s still scheduled to go into effect later this year.

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Cost effective FSRM Facilities Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization

Job Order Contracting

The use of generic cost estimating software or spreadsheets are not appropriate for JOC. Includes repair or replacement work to restore facilities damaged by inadequate sustainment, excessive age, natural disaster, fire, accident, or other causes. Sustainment.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

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. The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Learn more → 4.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Or if accidents on the job site were a thing of the past? From machine scheduling to design improvement, machine learning is the future of construction. Supply Chain Issues.

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What Does Your Accounting System Say About Your Construction Business?

Contractor Bookkeeping

I saw a special where a manufacturer described how the process is that they moved employees on a scheduled basis between workstations to help them avoid boredom and stay fresh throughout their workday. Proved to be a Win-Win for everyone.