Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. In an industry where large chunks of our budgets are spent on labour and materials, we benefit from every opportunity to decrease our costs, improve our efficiency, and minimise our material waste.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 7 ways to minimise the impacts of construction inflation As inflation continues to affect the construction industry worldwide, we must find ways to counteract it or risk losing our already slim profit margins. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Companies worldwide are investing in digital construction technology, like construction management software , to protect their profit margins. Today, with mobile apps and cloud-based software, construction professionals can collaborate and communicate much more efficiently. to make project changes, track progress, and answer questions.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Technology is transforming the construction industry, but organisations continue to rely on more traditional methods and paper processes, citing reasons like a lack of budget, labour, and awareness.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

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. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

The transportation of modular structures comes with costs and risks. Because modular construction components are prefabricated away from the job site, you have to consider transportation costs and the risk of damage during transport. Learn more: Why Construction Scheduling Software is More Efficient.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Companies that fail to embrace new solutions risk getting left behind in today’s competitive landscape. These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that fail to embrace new solutions risk getting left behind in today’s competitive landscape. These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Inadequate resources: Some teams rely on paper trails, spreadsheets, or email for the submittal process, risking delays when a document is misplaced or lost. This results in poor productivity, confusion, and delays, which can impact the project’s budget and deliverables.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Inadequate resources: Some teams rely on paper trails, spreadsheets, or email for the submittal process, risking delays when a document is misplaced or lost. This results in poor productivity, confusion, and delays, which can impact the project’s budget and deliverables.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

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. Improved safety, fewer risks. Then, book your personalized demo of LetsBuild and see how we can help deliver true value to your clients on time and on budget. Your employees.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Inadequate resources: Some teams rely on paper trails, spreadsheets, or email for the submittal process, risking delays when a document is misplaced or lost. This results in poor productivity, confusion, and delays, which can impact the project’s budget and deliverables. The post What is a submittal in construction?

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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. Not performing adequate risk analysis.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skipping these logs increases your risk of a small issue becoming a massive one because no one documented it. Identify and reduce delays A lack of communication and collaboration is a huge problem in the construction industry, causing projects to go over budget and miss deadlines.

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. This is called predictive maintenance, and it lends the ability to forecast budget dollars with a degree of accuracy. This guarantees that the budget is accurately updated, and it can also pinpoint equipment that has reached the end of its useful life and should be replaced.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2022

“Communicating relevant information with each stakeholder in a timely manner can be a manual and time-consuming process that often leads to data loss and miscommunication, putting us at risk of rework, increased costs and extended timelines,” said Luis Angel Garcia, BIM specialist, SSOE Group. “On About Autodesk . Media Contact. Niyati Desai.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage.

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Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Schedules uploaded from traditional CPM software can be imported to the Autodesk Build project, delivering real-time access to master schedule data in the field to ensure that everyone is on the same page at the same time. Upload schedule data from CPM software such as Primavera P6, ASTA PowerProject, or Microsoft Project into Autodesk Build.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 15, 2021

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. You’ve probably experienced it first-hand — that dreaded feeling when you’ve maxed out the budget three-quarters of the way through a project. Building Software. Building Technology.

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Bidding Profitability Accounting Remodeling 52

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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Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2022

Construction software and hardware skills are in extremely high demand. Led by industry and product experts, these sessions come in multiple formats, including Talks, Panels, Product Demos, and Technical Instruction. With project timelines and budgets being tighter than ever before, GCs must work more efficiently. REGISTER NOW.

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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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Project Management Software Software Management 98

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

How you integrate preconstruction planning into your processes will vary based on the project, but there is one common goal of preconstruction: heading off issues before they cause you to go over budget and miss deadlines. During preconstruction, every stakeholder comes together to discuss the project details—schedule, budget, etc.

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Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

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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Products Documentation Mobility Site 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 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. Improve your task management processes Complicated construction project management tasks lead to cost and budget overruns, avoidable delays, and significant risks to the project’s overall quality.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Mitigate safety risks Construction collaboration is crucial for better safety planning, which can save your company in the long run.

Construction 147

Construction Risk Site Safety 147

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

A detailed cost estimate presents information to owners, architects, and builders about the facility and the project budget throughout the design phase. A top-down estimate facilitates a project manager to obtain a very similar project’s budget, work some financial math magic and get a rational budget for the current project.

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Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

The problem with traditional construction scheduling techniques The secret to projects that are on time and on budget is having an accurate, comprehensive schedule, but how can site managers do that when it’s almost impossible to keep track of every single detail—especially during multi-storey and large projects?

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Plans Zoning Schedule Construction 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2022

You’ve purchased your cost management software and you’re finally ready to get it all set up. This reduces the risk of delays by utilizing a collaborative potential change order (PCO) workflow. Generating reports on budget and forecasts takes time particularly when you need to do it for each project. Revised budget.

Management 98

Management Change Orders Autodesk Budgeting 98

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

Less than one-third of contractors finish their tasks on time and on budget. While it’s impossible to guarantee nothing will go wrong, you can identify potential risks and create contingency plans to mitigate them before they get out of control. What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager?

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Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Normally, soft costs make up around 30% of the overall budget, while hard costs make up closer to 70%. When data is hard to find, decisions may need to be made with less information, and that increases the risk of errors on a project. . A cost estimate may also go over soft costs , such as: Inflation. Inspection fees.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some might consider using software like Zoom or Xero as a big step in the right direction; others are issuing company devices and mandating field apps and others still feel like ‘going paperless’ is a myth. Construction software solutions provide an approach to dramatically mitigate these issues. How to make the paperless move.

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