Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. If you’re still using paper to estimate and bid, you know it can be a slow moving, time draining process. Bid Day tool.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s). Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). All waste and excess material.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

Materials 201

Materials Software Software Project Management 201

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

Construction 217

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 217

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

Viewpoint 196

Viewpoint Construction Safety Equipment 196

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

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. Mobile Construction Technologies Seeing More Use.

Contractors 130

Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing. Estimating, Bid Requests, Preconstruction, Purchasing, Safety, Submittals, Correspondence, Progress Billings, etc. It’s all there.

CoreCon 141

CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

As a Contractor bidding a Job Order Contract, JOC, or a SABER, are you putting your best foot forward? Here’s a quick – CHECKLIST FOR BIDDING A JOC OR SABER OPPORTUNITY: Locate and track the opportunity at FBO.gov. How many coefficients are required to bid? Job Order Contacting | Checklist for Success.

Bidding 40

Bidding Contract Estimating Software 40

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field. SAP S/4HANA.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

Business intelligence in its simplest terms is the gathering of data — largely produced through construction management and project management software — and sorting and analyzing it to make intelligent business decisions. Spectrum Business Intelligence is a powerful tool that makes intense data analytics easy for contractors.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Contractors 160

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Moreover, once estimates are complete, contractors need an easy way to get the project in their construction management platform and get to work.

Construction 208

Construction Software Software Estimating 208

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s). Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). All waste and excess material.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 15, 2023

Should your firm adopt robotics or focus more on mobile technology? Do you need to invest more in bidding or project management software? Matt also brings up business intelligence (BI) management and project bidding software, which helps contractors increase their bidding efficiency.

ABC 97

ABC Innovation Industrial Bidding 97

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. By going digital, we eliminated many costly and time-consuming steps, improving our efficiency.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. Although email and mobile technologies have made communication easier, they haven’t solved all of our problems. document management. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 139

Project Management Management Contractors Software 139

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses. Project managers are invested in changing this; they’ve turned to technology to streamline processes, ensure efficiency, and improve on-site and off-site coordination.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Profitable firms also have consistent bidding and estimating processes that use current technology and pricing information.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

This keeps projects synced with other areas of the business and removes the need for double entry or manual updates. Plus, it helps stakeholders stay on the same page and communicate more effectively. Project management It’s estimated that around 4-6% of the total project cost is related to rework.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s). Compliance with protection and safety laws (i.e., safety rails, face and clothing protection, etc.). Traffic and work site signs and barriers.

Contract 40

Contract Overhead Permits Insurance 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

has seen the positive impact of technology firsthand, having played a pivotal role in getting teams to adopt digital and mobile construction tools. I started looking at getting into project management. We’re also using BuildingConnected , and we’re just getting that off the ground to use with our bidding projects.

Consulting 52

Consulting Innovation Autodesk US 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The traditional specification, design,and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. A JOC is awarded on a low-bid, competitive award basis.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors. Besides, customized reports can also be generated.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Field collaboration software, such as Autodesk Build , allows teams to keep in contact with changes and updates to the workflow in real time through the use of mobile devices. These tools can also improve design coordination at the front end of a project, so there are fewer change orders throughout the course of construction.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master. While some projects are prepared or settled in advance others can be harder to calculate. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. Improper planning.

Risk 52

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 19, 2011

Maxwell System Inc, a pioneer software company in takeoff and estimating , job cost accounting, and project management, just launched Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ version 2.5. The software can manage the complete project lifecycle , procurement, bids and proposals, financials, employees, payroll, equipment.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

In essence you are selling, assembling, delivering and installing a customized product from a mobile shop on location. Breakeven - Very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. This Type Of Accounting Is Used - When the entire place of business is packed up and taken it to the customer.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Profitability Contractors 48

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master. While some projects are prepared or settled in advance others can be harder to calculate. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. Improper planning.

Risk 40

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

In essence you are selling, assembling, delivering and installing a customized product from a mobile shop on location. Breakeven - Very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. He is experienced as a Contractor, Project Management Professional and Construction Accountant and Intuit ProAdvisor.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Overhead 48

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This summer, Pro Builder , the University of Denver (UD), and TrueNorth Development collaborated on a survey to learn more about which business software systems builders are adopting across 16 applications, from accounting to project management , what’s working and what isn’t, and even what brands are prevalent among them. Operations.

Software 52

Software Software Schedule Denver 52

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

Also, as the plans develop, the Estimator is acquiring bid coverage with trade contractors. He or she is reaching out to our vast resources of trade professionals to obtain competitive bids. During Phase III – Construction , your Project Manager and Project Supervisor will mobilize equipment and monitor onsite activity.

Design 62

Design Budgeting Budget Permits 62

Construction Junkie

JULY 29, 2020

BIM 360 Checklist Improvements Highlighted improvements coming the next few weeks include: faster mobile syncing of active checklists and the ability to import checklist templates Tracking Actual Costs Team members will be able to add expense costs manually, which will also be imported directly into your company’s accounting system.

Autodesk 88

Autodesk BIM Bidding Mobility 88

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Since there are so many teams involved in this stage, the problem is rampant in many projects. Whether it’s bidding, estimation, or qualifying subcontractors, there are a few too many cooks in the kitchen. This will reduce risk and improve efficiencies during project planning and execution. Submittals.

Construction 52

Construction Management BIM Project Management 52

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Last year, Procore purchased Honest Buildings , a project management software aimed at owners and developers, before creating Procore for Owners. The company has also acquired ConstructionBI , a data insight app and BIManywhere, a mobile 3D model viewing company which helped them create Procore BIM, in recent years.

ProCore 52

ProCore Estimating Software Software 52