Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss five of the best construction design software on the market, including their features, costs, ease of use, and more. Many in the industry consider AutoCAD to be the best construction drafting software to create blueprints for everything from residential homes to large-scale commercial projects.

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Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2021

Staying on top of construction resource management is an absolute must. With today’s increasingly complex projects and tighter-than-ever timelines you simply can’t afford to misallocate the resources you have at your disposal. This article will cover all that and more. . What is Construction Resource Management?

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Kimon Yiasemides and Zeynep Guven Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling was developed as a project-management tool. Most construction projects encounter delays over the course of their duration. Substandard or inadequate schedule updates can severely hinder the development of delay claims and resolution of disputes.

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Claims Schedule Project Management Accounting 48

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

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.

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Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

The main job of a general contractor is to oversee the details of a construction project and handle the day-to-day operations. Managing on-site workers & schedules. Further read: How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud. Business management.

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Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

This article will explore four ways to prevent typical bottlenecks in construction project workflows. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Normally, a contractor has to plan, implement, supervise, examine and direct a building construction project from beginning to completion devoid of the scope of the project. Track time schedule.

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Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

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Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

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Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 24, 2012

After reading this CNN article, ‘Generation Y’ set to transform office life and a tweet from Jennifer Hicks it made me think about what is happening in the AEC industry. We’re all so mobile that unless we can all work together on our own schedules and collaborate effectively we’re doomed to failure.

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Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 168

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fundamentals: that is the key word for this article. Management System. Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. This can be a standalone system or form part of a construction site’s environment, health and safety (EHS) or further-reaching risk management system. Schedule Demo.

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Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. In a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, the authors suggest a series of best practices that should improve on the reliability of schedule analysis and increase its acceptability in the industry.

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Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. is a principal and senior project manager in Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group.

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Life Cycle Concrete Engineering Injury 52

cnstrctr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Pull planning is considered a lean scheduling technique. We’ll go into what it is in a bit but all you need to know for now is that it makes scheduling weekly and daily tasks easier through collaboration. It begins by posting a milestone (ie project completion) and working backwards. How Does Pull Planning Fit Into It?

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Plans Construction Schedule Statistics 60

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It can computerize options and selections for buyers, publish schedules, generate purchase orders (POs) and variance purchase orders (VPOs), provide site-specific 3D plans, calculate estimates and take-off quantities, track warranty work and costs to the type and visit, and communicate with customers, suppliers, and trades throughout the process.

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Software Software Schedule Denver 52

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. 3) Job Site Tools: Today’s construction job site is a very different place than just a few years ago.

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Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 19, 2017

There are many reasons of this delay; it can be happen for the communication gap, wrong planning, poor management or the unwanted raised blockers. This article is an overview of the problems and their solutions. Most of the construction projects go out of control and costs back for the inability to finish the work on time.

Construction 40

Construction Project Management Plans Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Utilizing a data-driven and detail-oriented approach, she guides departmental collaboration and manages the customer experience."

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Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

That being said, consider adding items such as markup (fee), insurance, office and computer allowances, and of course project management and staff costs. Reduce Your Project Costs By Shortening Your Schedules. Essentially what the above means is you’re making more money for every hour you spent on a project.

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Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

The document is typically composed of the following: A narrative or written document outlining how the various components will be approached Drawings and illustrations indicating temporary construction and phasing Photographs and images A detailed or milestone construction schedule. Step One – Familiarize Yourself With The Project.

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Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2011

Related posts: Journal of Environmental Engineering Journal of Management in Engineering Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Uncertainty in Structural Engineering SEMINAR / PROJECT TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis? RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Journal of Management in Engineering Close

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Structural Engineering Engineering Concrete Foundation 113

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. Not only can this production data help with scheduling and project management, it also provides hard evidence of completed work when submitting for pay draws. courtesy of StructionSite.

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ProCore Software Software Inspections 53

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

Last month, I wrote an article for the Nashville Business Journal challenging industry leaders on how to respond to the shortage of skilled labor in the area. According to Harmon, fatigue and increased absenteeism due to scheduled overtime work can have an adverse impact on productivity. Construction labor is always in the news.

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Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. Correct any logic flaws.

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Engineering Concrete Foundation Materials 114

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Deming Dozen You can simply Google “Deming quotes” and come up with another hundred you might choose from, but listed below are the ones that have guided me the past 30 years, not only in home building, but in managing my own company, the many volunteer groups I’ve been associated with, and sometimes even my family. Learn from them.

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Management Wisconsin IDEA Products 97

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

A recent article by friend Tracy Thomas at Kraft CPAs correctly suggests that the best place to start for creating a healthy cash flow is the construction contract. Project Management Tips. Cash flow issues can be addressed in the contract, but Tracy also recommends better project management as a way to improve cash flow.

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Cash Flow Project Management Change Orders Agreement 48

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017. Fostering a collaborative culture among our team, from new hires to our most veteran staff, will continue to be a focus for Englewood in 2017.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

C-School

MARCH 4, 2007

Below you will find a draft article that I am writing for Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Northern California Chapter Newsletter. The article is a little lengthy when compared to the other posts; but, I hope you can give it a read: Where Will We Find The Next Generation of Construction Managers?

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. This week, I thought I’d take a break from discussing the usual construction business management topics, and focus on marketing your business. Marketing can seem a bit mysterious to a business owner or manager. Great article!

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Fleet Management. Management Best Practices. Project Management. THIS NEW LINE OF MALLEABLE IRON PRESS FITTINGS is now available for use with Schedule 10-40 black and galvanized steel pipe. THIS NEW LINE OF MALLEABLE IRON PRESS FITTINGS is now available for use with Schedule 10-40 black and galvanized steel pipe.

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Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

Some donate masks (sometimes their entire stock), others offer free rooms for the medical teams to rest near the hospitals and even do their best to open new hospital facilities before the initially scheduled date. Find out more: How to manage your construction sites during and after COVID-19. Switch of focus for the supply chains.

Construction 179

Construction Innovation Industrial BIM 179

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. Correct any logic flaws.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 24, 2014

A number of people contact me to write articles for their site, ask for interviews and for my support for their products and services. Call Sharie 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com and schedule your no charge one-hour consultation. Business Process Management (BPM) For Contractors. Need Help Now?

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Accounting Construction Consulting Project Management 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Breakeven For Contractors - Is very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. The Method Shown In This Article Applies To The Following Contractors: 1-20 employees. Call Sharie 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com and schedule your no charge one-hour consultation. Need Help Now?

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Contractors Accounting Remodeling Project Management 48