Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Luckily, lean construction principles offer organizations practical ways to minimize waste and maximize value throughout their projects. The top 5 lean construction benefits.

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Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2022

With Bridge, construction teams now have more control and flexibility when sharing project information with different stakeholders. Autodesk Construction Cloud’s Bridge gives us the flexibility to automatically share relevant information with stakeholders, while still maintaining control over our project data. San Francisco, Calif.,

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The information teams need to visualize the potential risk of schedule delays, and cost overruns – like productivity and budget data – isn’t always avai la ble at their fingertips. As a result, teams can’t truly understand performance putting them at potential risk when in actuality, an issue could have been mitigated. .

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. Some construction companies are unsure of when they purchased a certain piece of equipment, much alone when it was last serviced. This is called predictive maintenance, and it lends the ability to forecast budget dollars with a degree of accuracy. Managing Safety Hazards and Risks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2022

Advancing your career in construction is almost like being inside a “choose your own adventure” story. That being said, most of the career paths in construction today have one thing in common: the need for tech skills. We’ll cut right to the chase: embracing technology is key for construction professionals today. .

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. Consider using cloud-based construction estimating software to reduce your reliance on spreadsheets.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency. This provides a single source of truth to drive your construction engine.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What makes a construction project successful? Building quality, meeting deadlines , and staying on budget are all factors of success. However, because construction sites are complex and no two projects are the same, bottlenecks are a common issue in the industry, resulting in costly delays no matter the project’s size or scale.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Pro Builder

MARCH 15, 2021

If you’re the owner of a small or medium-sized construction company, you probably do your share of fixed-cost basis work. And, while this is something you have to do to stay competitive and win the business, there is an obvious risk: it’s a bit of a guessing game. Call it crowdsourcing for construction. Time for a New Method.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Project delays in construction happen quite frequently, and typically result from poor planning. This is done by linking budget line items to schedule activities. And when all budget line items are forecasted, teams can access a project-level cash flow analysis for better planning, insight, and risk mitigation.

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Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit. This is key for improving construction collaboration between teams.

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Construction Risk Site Safety 147

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

Planning is key for every construction project, no matter the size. As a project manager, you have to attend to every step of the construction process, from design to handover. During preconstruction, every stakeholder comes together to discuss the project details—schedule, budget, etc. Mitigates risk. Prevents delays.

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Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. Implementing lean construction practices comes with many benefits.

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Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no solution for each construction project management challenge. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

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Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Lets Build

DECEMBER 21, 2021

priority, budget, project phase as illustrated here ). By connecting LetsBuild to Dropbox, you can now synchronize your documents, photos and reports between both services and therefore reduce the risk of mistakes. ??. Custom Fields Improvements ??. Architects and on-site teams always struggle to be working with the latest plans.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

There’s a strong trend toward the modular construction approach—in fact, the global market is expected to reach $175 billion by 2025. Is modular construction cheaper than other methods? What advantages do modular construction techniques bring to the table? Modular construction is gaining more attention, and for good reason.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. The cost of each item is established from a database of up to date construction cost information.

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Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time.

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Management Construction Software Software 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. Construction software isn’t new.

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

Less than one-third of contractors finish their tasks on time and on budget. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

For the last several years I have been opening many of my presentations with the statement that “construction is really hard.” If I am speaking to a bunch of seasoned construction managers, they look at me and say “no kidding.” If it’s a bunch of non-construction people, they look at me and say “really…why?” Its unique.

Construction 52

Construction Management Contractors Site 52

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. Construction software isn’t new.

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